We've lost if so!

What a disappointment, why name Gale and Eastmond to get fans hopes up! Only joking, thank god it’s finally back!

And if they aren't 100% it's the right call, as much as I don't want to see that halfback pairing there's absolutely no need to risk any player f they aren't fully ready in what is not in any way shape or form a defining game of the season.

Absolutely. Disappointing though it would be it's a long season.

Can you say that again in English?

Gale makes it, no Eastmond or place for King. Looking for a strong start from the pack including mik tet and prior to get the backs some breathing space.

Gale plays Eastmond doesn’t. Liam Sutcliffe plays 6

Pack looks good, but that's poorest backline I've seen us field in a long time.

better than some last year

How long are we missing Hurrell for?

With such a strong pack and gale steering is round I reckon we will be alright, I think the bench looks good personally but not much hope for our back line

I was optimistic until I saw that back line. Tupou and Tanginoa will have a field day running down the flanks

Yeah, with Galey on we have good shout..
Probably start slight favourites......

Am I the only person that doesn’t rate Cameron Smith? Steals a spot in the 17 for me, he’s gash.

I don't think he's that bad but I dont rate him as highly as others do.He does have time on his side and hes a slightly different type of player to the others who are likely to play loose.

I just don’t see what he brings to the side. I remember when he was in the academy and was supposed to be the next big think, but I just don’t see it. Gives the ball away far too much.

Overseas quota player can't even get on the bench. We need to be on the front foot with that back line.

Agar says possibly first 2-3 weeks

As much as I like Koni and his class clown activities, he’s a bit of a liability isn’t he?
It’s all well and good messing about, but no use if he’s not on the park.

Feeling confident of a good win.

Mmm!

I see we've already conceded the obligatory length of field try against the run of play. This would be much harder if we had someone in the backline with pace!

Deja vu?

Edge defence is woeful

More like defence in general!

Hopefully they can fix it up.