I would also drop Gale if we had another option but we dont
Lovodua wasted on the bench and played his best rugby at 6 but i also think it helped him having The defence of Mitch with him.
Those two tackled everything and were always first to tackle the opposition receiver on a last tackle kick to their side.
i would also drop Griffin as his lazy attitude and work rate stinks
Dont see the point in moving players around so Shaul to full back and If Carlos is fit then Mitch on the bench.He is big enough and strong enough to cover second row if required.
Balmforth for me should be given another chance to rotate with Houghton but Johnstone will be given the bench spot

The suspense on these Connor scans are unbearable

Agreed, Gale is lucky that McNamara is injured or it would likely be Lovodua and McNamara. I'd even be tempted to just go Lovodua and Hookem as we don't have much to lose and need creativity with Connor likely to be missing which we simply do not get from either Gale or Reynolds. I'd also have Balmforth in the 17 to spell Houghton particularly in the heat as expecting Danny to play in the first 40mins in that heat would pretty much empty his tank completely if not spelled.
Has to be Shaul in at FB rather than play another player out of position.
As you say thought when we had Mitch and Lovodua on together they terrorised the opposition as their line speed in defence was so quick and very rarely missed a tackle if at all.

Agree about Mitch and lovodua. Still think Gale will play. We need to get rotation right Sat. certainly can't flog Houghton for 80 min.

Think we would all like to have a look at Hookem but this coach will play it safe, thats why i think Johnstone will play in front of Balmforth and Gale will play.If he plays Reynolds then he has lost the plot.
The coach should also take a serious look at Griffin because he doesnt deserve to be in this squad but like i have said several times he is too loyal to certain players

Iain Thornley has just done his MCL and is out gor 6 weeks. I'd guess we're looking at a similar time frame for Connor

I think Reynolds and gale will both play. I'm sure I saw on here that joey was having visa problems,I heard today he isn't double jabbed so can't go really hope that's not true as I'd like to see him at 6. I'd also have Mitch at right centre and Carlos at left centre if both fit. Harsh on wynne but would have him on the bench ,fresh legs and speed late on in the game

4/6 weeks

Out For 3 months.

Not to sound dramatic but that's the season done. Too reliant on one player

Yep sadly think I would have to agree.

Shaul in at FB for me this weekend and then look at giving Litten an opportunity during the coming weeks.