He can't be a million Miles away from a return, there was that video he posted on the 14th May of him running up and down the pitch with Andrew Henderson and Kylie Leuluai. That was nearly 2 months ago, i know he won't be match fit and i'm not sure how long it takes to properly strengthen an achilles but if he was running in May he must be a lot fitter and stronger by now

He tweeted today to say he's not ready yet but can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can't see him playing for us again.

I can, if only to give a rest to Austin or even Patton nearer to the playoffs.

More importantly, when is Ratchford likely to return?

I think he has now been out for 7 weeks and the estimate was 12-14 weeks. That would mean he could have either a gentle start with the Saints game (Aug 9) or possibly a later, easier one in the cc final (Aug 24).............. against Saints.

Thats the thing W/O. Wembley will always find you out if not fit... Livett was an example of that last year. The worst he has probably ever played. No was should he have been selected.

if Ratchford isn't 100%...we shouldn't select him at Wembley either and I'm a very big fan... no secret I've said so, soo many times. He's our most talented player...Austin inc or not.