For me he didn't actually play badly he just missed 3 chances where he was the only one in the position to capitalise. I'm sure he wasn't happy himself but he wasn't outplayed by his opposite number in any way.

In a tight game those missed chances could have cost us the game but fortunately it probably only cost us reaching 50.

How peed off must Tanginoa been after he'd bust a gut running 50 metres and put a try on a plate for MCB?

we only really used 3 subs because gwaze only came on for the last 5 mins

My point exactly. If we had lost a player earlier doors Titus would have been on much earlier.

I pretty much agree but he was lucky it happened in the game it did.

Also if that had happened to Kershaw that would have been that, harsh game at times. What made it so noticeable is we have all seen the lad finish way way way harder chances than those.

Luckily anyone who knows the game knows MCB is usually a quality finisher and personally I’ve not seen him struggle with 50/50 balls.

As you do correctly say it’s going to be hot 90 degrees plus , so get where your coming from but gwaze only came on when we had 3 players gone down with cramp or similar he could have been introduced at any point but wasn’t - he did well but in Catalan we need all the experience we can get - May all be hypothetical if non of the injuried players are fit to return

I really hope you're joking, drunk or been out in the sun a bit too much.
He's been a real asset since he's rejoined us, he's had one iffy game FFS.
Or is it his turn this week to get slated following on from Tyler, Jordy, Pauli etc?

Watched the game back and MCB was solid under all kicks that came his way, rest of his game was 100%. I’m sure he knows and doesn’t need reminding he should have done better with a couple , it didn’t cost us so let’s move on.

Spot on.

Makes me laugh that some stay quiet on a win but you can't shut them up when we lose.

Absolutely nothing to moan about in that performance - especially given where we've been in recent weeks.

Jordan Crowther was outstanding - and Randall, Miller and Hampshire caused them nightmares all night. PP was like a different player - and great to see Bill looking fit and able on his return. I have no real issue with MCB - not all of those so-called 'bombed' tries were simple efforts - and the fact that he was there in support to begin with is what matters; on a different night, he'd have scored them all.

Lovely stuff - we looked full of confidence in the second half so hopefully, we take that forward.

Sorry Bren but I can't go with that, not least because MCB looked utterly distraught with himself at the end, I just don't agree in denying the obvious, he knew, we knew.

However the last thing I'd do is drop him or even remind him of it (yes I'm aware that's what is happening here but who take us lot seriously), its done, it happens to us all and above all dropping a couple of b*llocks isn't the issue, how he responds is what matters. In that regard I see a hatrick on its way

I'm not at all surprised he looked distraught - he's a winger and a class finisher, and he'll want to score from every opportunity; my point is that as a spectator, they weren't straightforward, so whilst he can be as hard on himself as he wants to, we don't need to follow suit. They put themselves in the right place at the right time and sometimes it comes off - sometimes it doesn't. That's sport!

I hope you're right and that he does exactly the same thing next week - but has a bit more luck.

He will, I'm confident that all players are only that unlucky at their relevant skill sets once in their career

I'm still elated we thrashed Hudds and if everything had come off the score would have been more emphatic.
MCB will get over his mishaps, which incidentally, happens to all class players from time to time, and for me his name is one of the first on the teamsheet.
The bloke is class and gets my full support.

My opinion and did I say he hadn’t been an asset , mcb handling has always been his week point - and having seen every game he’s played this season totally stand by what I said - you clearly haven’t been to all the games or are short sighted - also not quite sure why you want to bring crowther into it as I actually complimented him on his game

Really and guess your apply with phonetically calling some one names that breach the language rules

I may have missed it, but any news on Brough?

In [imy[/i opinion - and many other posters too looking at their posts, they would disagree.
Also, I have been to all the games he has played in and I'd rather have him in the team playing wing or centre than anybody else.
Your other comment that MCB should be dropped is absolutely ridiculous.
As for bringing Jordy or any other player for that matter, the point I was [itrying[/i to make which you [iobviously[/i didnt get or chose to ignore, was that it seemed like it was MCB's turn to get slated this week.
Hope that clears it up for you.

Nope obviously didn’t get it cos I just read what you wrote. Re rather having him in team than anyone else - wow are you his dad - ? am with Chester on this think tupou Lyme Johnson and probably bjb are in front of him

For what it is worth:
As we were leaving the ground on Friday night somebody asked how he was and he replied
"Just a bit of a twinge. More a precaution really" He appeared pretty cheerful and made light of his "twinge"

Er, you mean (Tom) Johnstone I take it?
It may have escaped your attention, but unfortunately he's [icurrently[/i out injured......
....For the rest of the season...................

I don't see the connection but as you asked, no I'm not happy about it. You only had to click report rather than quote so everyone saw it again.

So just for reference, I've let some go but anyone who tries to get around the swear filter will be risking losing their right to post for a while.