My golden rule re. selection and returning players has always been ... unless you are certain that the team will be stronger by making changes ... then you should stick with what you've got.

Mine is keep a winning team but you have a stinker and you're dropped.

TKing scored two and got two assists. I still think he was, well, didn’t look like a decent centre. He didn’t pass to Charnley twice when he should have done and even though he got two assists he did kind of leave Charnley with a lot to do (never drew the defenders to create space for Charnley, just gave it him as early as possible).

But it could end up being a good partnership. TKing has missed a hell of a lot of rugby. Development years at first team level he’ll never get back. But now, there’s no reason why he should play (if fit) with Charnley for years ahead. But he needs to learn quickly to do the right things!

For years we’ve seen Atkins being unable to pass well to his winger and he’s had continuous unstoppable years at centre.

Just watched it! Think they got the numbers wrong on the blind side for try one general team issue, try two King had the centre wrapped up, there was no reason for Charnley to come inside, I wouldn’t blame King for either.

He needs to give Charnley better ball, he obviously got it rammed down his neck at half time. I honestly think King could be great, a better centre for Charnley than Atkins could ever be. We’ll see, how Atkins responds, glad that there’s a challenge going on, they can both step up to the plate.

Wish he would draw defenders in a bit more before he passes to Charnley tho.

However the break he made from the charge-down in 2nd half was classy and classic centre play.

There seems an expectation that players should be the finished article within a short time of selection for the first team. It doesn't allow for player development. Toby King clearly took on the 1st half criticism, if his pass timing wasn't perfect it may have been because he hasn't had the luxury of a Charnley type winger outside him before.

This is true. Who is going to mentor him?

Probably Charnley...”just throw me the chuffing ball”

...and if I can’t get in I’ll throw it back to you so can score!