Whilst I don't agree with him being benched, just to bring Houghton back, you have to accept the coaches decision.

If he isn't willing to put his head down and work, I'd offer to release him and use his quota place to sign a 7, which would ve easier than before with the new rules.

If true….is this his way of thinking of gettyout of here now his best mate Clifford’s gone.

Have always said Hoy has been a disappointment in his time here but under the circumstances he is our best option at 6 with Smith and also adds a bit of pace.
Again with Balmforth my opinion is and has always been Smith doesnt rate him

Crikey

Letting them march up field with ease. Line speed is non existent. That try needs to be a massive wake up call.

Looked a bit nervous at times, but it's all about the win.

Improve discipline, stop offloads and we win comfy.

Super impressed with Staverley and Martin

Also really like what Russel and Bullock bring.

Purple of wobbly moments but we are making good yardage and Russell bringing ball back well .They will tire and hopefully we can stick a few more on them and shut Wells up.The Russell try had Tony smith’s handprints all over it.

Staveley looks really good. Very strong carries and also giving out good offloads.
Russell's carries out of back field are such a big help, and Bullock looking good.

Russell bringing ball out is spot on and gains yardage…Bullock is just a good old fashioned battering ram.Staveley is looking the part and like the look of Smith as well…wants the ball in his hand but he is more of a 7 to me.