Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:As everyone else has said, Brown to come in if fit. If he's not then Fash will get a shot. There are other things we could potentially do to shuffle the pack around and compensate for missing Bowden's size. For example, Ma'u having a spell in the middle, Griffin second row, Scott at centre (or Fonua with Faraimo on the wing). But I don't see the value in shuffling everything around just for one injury. Fash isnt likely to have much impact on the game but he's solid enough and will do us a job. Keep the changes to a minimum for now.

Dave K. wrote:Think Brown is out this week, Brett said he would back training on Monday.

I'd give Fash a chance

I'd also bring Faraimo onto the bench for Scott.

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:Yeah Scott on the bench is one I don't really get. I assumed at the time that at some point Griffin would do a spell in the back row to give Ma'u or Savelio a rest, bit obviously it didn't happen like that. Unless Carlos got a little knock and that changed the plans a little bit? Either way I think Faraimo offers plenty more.

bonaire wrote:If Masi and Brown are both injured Fash is all we have

mwindass wrote:Did Cator play a bit of prop against Hudds? Couldve sworn we had Lane, Taylor and Cator on the pitch at the same time.

Maybe that is an option too

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:Yeah they did, I think that's what will happen on Saturday too. My only concern is if we end up with Cator, Lane and Fash on the pitch at the same time we could struggle in the middle.

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:Yeah Scott on the bench is one I don't really get. I assumed at the time that at some point Griffin would do a spell in the back row to give Ma'u or Savelio a rest, bit obviously it didn't happen like that. Unless Carlos got a little knock and that changed the plans a little bit? Either way I think Faraimo offers plenty more.