Well if 1 to 20 are all fit that's a pretty good, if not world beating, team with room for prop and second row rotation and Olpherts to cover the backs.

It is. But once it's out there, I'm kind of thinking why not?

I've not seen much of him passig or kicking but Rohan can do what he likes on last years turnaround.

22 Sam Walters
23 Liam Tindall
24 Luis Roberts
25 James Donaldson
26 Corey Johnson
27 Toby Warren
28 Max Simpson
29 Jack Sinfield

There's nothing official, but going by comments made, previous coaching roles, joint training sessions etc, I assume these are the loan options Bradford can choose from....

I'd be a bit surprised if Roberts went on loan early. If Newman's not fit the plan is Olpherts to get first crack at the centre spot, but there's no guarantee he'll be any good there, and from what Smith has said I don't think he'll want to overplay Simpson.

Has there been any update from the club on the injuries impacting Newman (hamstring) and Fusitua (calf I think)? Haven't seen any comment but may have missed it.