You mean like a big game against Leeds when Longy didn't even play

Yup.

That would be ironic, the FC fans have been screaming for their club to get Orford at all costs, you get him, they end up with the player he replaces.

Good call

dont worry la he's all but signed a new deal at hull k.r

If KC stays on for another year, is it a possibility to give Scott Moore the #14 jersey and throw Roby at scrum half? Or is it a foregone conclusion that Eastmond will be at 7 next year?

Smith is getting consistent game time at Celtic so he'll be more than ready for the start of next season.

Eastmond hasn't done nearly enough to be considered first choice to take over.

how is smith's shoulder? Is he out for long? I imagine, like scott moore he will only improve by being on loan and getting regular 1st team games

I actually have no idea how his shoulder is. I didn't watch the game, as i was out, and i'm yet to find out how bad the injury us. I suppose i'll venture to the Celtic board.

Reliably informed that the new number 7 for Saints will not come from within the club but will be brought in to replace him.

He played last weekend and has also played in Australia and UK.
Many will be happy, alot of you won't be however with a challenge cup final appearance to his cv, he does have big game experience.

Shall go mad on here when the news comes through officially.

You are wrong

We wont be bringing in a new number 7

Another person suggesting we're signing Chris Thorman? There must be some reliable tips going around about this, else no one would mention such a ridiculous notion - unless they're trolling, that is.

Sir Mc has said we are promoting from within, thats good enough for me.
We have Smith, Eastmond, Lomax, Wheeler all who could potentially do the job, with Roby and Wilkin who can fill in and do a job for us if needed.

Has Thorman played in a CC Final?


2006 final. sorry

Must be trolling Thornman never played last week-end, he played (well

took part )last tuesday

I hope it's trolling. Thorman would struggle to get past Ellis in our reserves never mind start at 7 in the first team, would be a complete waste of salary cap.

It is trolling. If Thorman was our best alternative, we'd have given Long a 2 year deal.

If thorman was our best alternative,I'd be getting my boots out.

I got told today that saints are on verge of signing a Aussie fullback.

Find it hard to beleive but he has told me few things in past that have been spot on.

Can't see it myself as we got wello. Maybe in 2 years but saints wouldn't be looking to replace wello yet would they?

IMO we have seen the best of Wellens.He has been fantastic FB over the years though.

Would like to see Pryce at FB, he would not get the chance to go missing during the game and would give us a good attacking option.

Wilko at 6

I agree that pryce could well end up being a good saints fullback

But wilkin at 6! No thanks

but pryce doesn't like playing fullback does he?
wasnt that some part of the argument when he was with the bulls?

Don't think he liked playing wing for bulls.

Which meant he was being very nice indeed when he offered to play on the wing against the Quins to give Eastmond a go in the halves. He didn't look comfortable on the wing though, it has to be said.