Quote ="BillyRhino"Indeed, and when we turned out at Wembley we were handed our Arris. Similarly, on Saturday we were still competing for the full 80, but were unable to put a score on the board for over an hour of play! Yes, we are still one of the top 4, but we no longer enjoy the feeling, that no matter what,that we could score a try from anywhere on the pitch.'"
but we have still being there to lose those games. It isnt a huge jump from where we are to us winning those games and this season is a fantastic success
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I'm trying to think when was the last time we had a fully fit Ali. That strapping on his leg appears to be a permanent fixture this last couple of years. Likewise Bailey, another guy who needs surgery. Clarkson has done very well this year, and I expect him to develop over the coming seasons. Being put on his ass a couple of times by Prescott will have hurt his pride, and he will no doubt work on his tackling technique.'"
and fewer games this season and next, as well as a longer rest will only be good for them
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24 year old Kiwi Internationals are a bit thin on the ground, but I suspect GH is already looking!'"
they are, but then again a player not quite as good but more consistent, on less money and playing more games would be a better deal for us.
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For me, neither have set the heather on fire this year at centre, and possibly their future is in the back row. I'd like to see that for a couple of games anyhow, as I don't think our pack frightens anybody.'"
it should, it wont be dominated by anyone and if we have Ali and A.N Other offering impact then they should be afraid.
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Hall must have put on 10 kilos this season and has lost that turn of pace that made him and Keith so effective. Smith, for me is also a long way short of last seasons form, and both have a lot of work to do before they trouble defences on a regular basis.'" Yet Hall has scored 23 tries, and made masses of Yards.
Quote Massive surgery? No, but we do need changes. I think we desperately need some muscle in the pack, and a top centre would be very nice. If the youngsters step up, well and good, we could have yet another Disken/McGuire/Sinfield golden period with them..... and that would be great!'"
If we get some more muscle in the forwards Mcguire, Burrow and Sinfield have more room to create, Watkins, Senior and Delany have more space and better ball, Hall and Smith have more chances and we score more tries. There is structure we need to work on within attack but we havent dominated upfront like we have in recent years and thats why we havent looked as good throughout the team.
Hall must have put on 10 kilos this season and has lost that turn of pace that made him and Keith so effective. Smith, for me is also a long way short of last seasons form, and both have a lot of work to do before they trouble defences on a regular basis.'"
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