Bevan back in the squad. Personally would rather he started and get the job done in 60 mins if we can, a bit like how we managed Field when he came back.

That would be nice. Give him 40-60 mins and hopefully get the game won.

If he’s a full go it’ll be interesting which half he replaces.

Farrimond has been playing on the right and playing a secondary role.

Keighran has been playing the “Smith” role doing the majority of the kicking on the left.

I think Farrimond may drop out, or perhaps to a bench role.

I’d expect him to be used off the bench if he makes the 17.

Unless he is at 100% in training I wouldn’t have him in the 17 and if he is I’d bring him off the bench in the second half to give him less intense exposure to match fitness.

Game is on Sky Sports Action, so should be able to record it.

I'd be surprised if it wasn't Farrimond that French replaces. He's bounced back well from that tough game against Wire but they've still not really given him that responsibility of controlling the side and it was Keighran who seemed to do the bulk of that in this past couple of games. I doubt they'll change that this week and Keighran will do one more game in the halves until Smith is back.

I mean this in a good way but I hope that is the last we see of Farrimond until 2025. That will mean Field, French and Smith have all stayed fit and available and Farrimond can rest up and walk away happy with how the year has gone, ready to come back next year with plenty of confidence.

So if Bevan starts, who replaces him?

Forber on the bench. Replaces Leeming early so he can swap with Bevan after 60?

Straight swap with Farrimond on the bench and no Forber with a makeshift 9 in the last 20?

Peet says he will play, I expect him to come off the bench, probably replacing Forber.

Is that correct 8pm kick off.

Makes sense he plays, if its from the bench then that'll be tricky as I expect it to be a forward battle.