The point was that we were talking about Storton and his second row partner was someone we all know.

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... ommunities Always stood out at academy level but never quite realised the potential his early career suggested. Worth a place in next years squad?

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/rugb ... ommunities Always stood out at academy level but never quite realised the potential his early career suggested. Worth a place in next years squad?

They've also released Mickael Goudemand and I think I'd rather have him

Didn’t realise he was in our academy a few years back.

Personally I’d like us to pick up another forward to bolster the squad but based on Steve Mills’ comments I think we will only move for a player who improves our first team which I don’t think will be the case here.

I remember watching Ruan a lot in academy. He was very good and had a cracking offload and a big lad. I would definitely be up for signing him as I think given some time he could become a very good second row/13.

Not quite broke through but he’d be worth a look at imho.

As far as I recall we offered Ruan a professional contract which he rejected stating that he thought he was worth more, the contract was the same type and size we offered to all our Young players at that time. Therefore I don't see any reason to go chasing him now to come back. Of all the forwards we have lost in recent years, that we may want back, Ruan is low on the list. Goudemand and his partner have just had a child so I think he is wanting to return to France for family reasons, would be a good pick up for Toulouse for next year regardless of which league they are in. Cant see Catalans Dragons resigning him.

Ruan has never lived up to the hype.

Seems more of a Cas/top half of Championship type of signing maybe.

May be Ruan needs to be given a chance to develop in a good coaching environment with Powell?

Yes next year we will find out if Powell is a good coach

Come on! His career speaks for itself.