i would hope that they would use Lyne (maybe Tuffour, i suppose he should be given a shot at least) over Hall. Lyne had a dodgy game at Salford but that's the only chance he's had. if Yeaman steps up and has a strong game then i don't see why Lyne shouldn't have a decent one as well.

damn shame about Calderwood being out for longer though. aside from him becoming more injury prone, he's been fantastic for us in defence and attack. i think if Whiting was his centre instead of Hall we would have got more tries from that wing. Calderwood liked to tap the ball back from the air which Hall was a bit timid to pick up at times.

Is his defence getting better ?

His technique definately is. Not sure the mental side of defending like reading the play and sticking to his man rather than ball watching is. He seems to tackle more with his shoulder now though rather than waving arms.

The biggest problem is when he just jumps out of the line , his reading of the game is a weakness and something that is hard to teach

Spot on Dave.

He is a sort of tackle pet at present on the training paddock, getting better by the day too but is still young and he will learn (kung fu)