Terry O'Connor was similarly impressed with Stuart Jones at Wigan and couldn't believe they let him go. At the time he was probably right about Jones; Davies could be anything if he can focus on the job.

Their own academies?

That would be good for the game. Can't see it ever happening, though.

IMHO Its time they scapped the under 20s and revert back to the "A" teams play in championship that way clubs can hold on to players longer.Upgrade Orrell and play there.The "A" teams would then have their own salary cap .A stepping stone to first team rugby.First team squad could play in the "A" team but with a ceiling on wages for when they play "A" team rugby.The benefits of this would be the players getting more experience playing against open age teams put them selves in the shop window like Ben Davies could command a better deal at another club like he has now with Widnes.Some players only mature late so would give them more time to play better rugy.