We have Handley to play wing and Connor to play centre then academy prospects to cover those. Not ideal obviously but it's not bad. I'd rather wait and look for an early chance at a lisone or frawley replacement as neither has done enough so far to warrant staying. If Newman breaks down for a long spell we might be in trouble.

I really liked the look of Ned McCormack, so the Sivo injury likely knocks him up the pecking order when there are backs injuries. Max Simpson was also very highly rated and Lumb hasn't disappointed when selected. It gives them three players more of a look in. Sivo was the big X factor / marque signing though and so I would like us to sign an x actor player at some stage this season whether that be a 2nd row or half back etc., simply to give us a push for the back end of the season. Not signing an x factor player certainly weakens us.

Whichever way you look at it and whatever the club decide to do... losing Sivo for the season is a huge huge blow... it really is. His ability would and could have made the difference between a win and a loss at times this coming season.. severely weakens our attack.

[quote="HucknallLoiner":3cax52f6]I can't imagine there's an insurance policy covering professional rugby players when they get injured because so many get injured that the premium would be huge.[/quote:3cax52f6] Plenty of Sports Insurers out there for Professional and Elite Sports, including rugby players .