You don't go from making the most metres in SL to deciding because you've took a few big hits that FB isn't his best postion. If you went to Catalan away last season you will know exactly what i mean, bad under the high ball, gets out jumped, his positional sense is appalling as well.

Indeed we've added some quality and more importantly leadership. With a positive attitude and start to the season we'll be a huge improvement on last season. I think these low expectations from quite a few will do us no harm either.

Is Russell due to be back to full fitness for the start of the season??

Seen a few pics of him in training so I assume so.

Thats would be my team also but I am more of an Atkins fan.

Curious at the idea of Gidley at Stand Off. Hasn't he played most of his rugby at full back?