Yeah he potentially could. There's a few options that the club could take.

As a side note on the French situation, I see that Newcastle have just signed Gamble to play HB. That might confirm Ponga staying at 1. Not sure if that will have a knock-on effect for French, or not?

Surely Ponga is a full-back, and that is his best position? Can't see him relinquishing the Newcastle 1 jersey.

I agree, but there was talk however of him moving to 6 and French playing 1.

Not even close. Where is the "C" and the "M" in Luke Gale?

They are his middle initials.

And no D

And no D

Poor old Gale.

Not even a lame duck.

A bit like Warrington