Interview with Jake Trueman in The Mirror. I was hoping we'd see him by Easter but it sounds like he'll be out a bit longer than that.



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Its disappointing but the previous physio team did try to bring players back too early after injury and we suffered with repeat injuries.Tuimavave was a prime example.
I said previously we should be looking at our conditioning and physios and was criticised by many on here so i am pleased we now have a much more cautious approach from this new regime

Lets hope the new regime brings results off the pitch as well as on. We can cope with a couple out but not half the first choice XVII.

We have options until Trueman can play. McNamara to the halves or play Hoy there and Shaul at full back.

Shaul to full back wouldnt surprise me as he is really putting a shift in in training and will start the season in top condition.
That said from a personal point of view i would like Smith to play Hoy at full back whilst Trueman is missing but a lot will depend on how he sees McNamara.
I guess we will learn more how Smith sees it after the pre season games

Disappointed he's out for so long still. Big chance for McNamara

Will Savelio miss the start too?

Disappointing, was hoping for sooner.

I'd definitely keep Hoy at fullback and I think Smith will, so between McNamara and Lovodua at 6, hopefully McNamara can show his potential in the first team like he has at other levels.

As others have said it’s disappointing Trueman will still be missing for a while yet however it’s better to have back only when fully fit rather than risk set backs caused by pushing him too soon.

I would hope that Smith goes with Hoy at FB from the start with McNamara in the halves. For me before Ben suffered his injury setback he was our best half by some margin and alongside Clifford I think he would be a good foil. Think the influence of Smith will also improve him too.

cant see why most are surprised he will be missing the first couple of months, when we announced the signing, his return date was late spring time irrc!

Perhaps some thought that JakeConnor may have forgotten to take his “magic boot” but there again, he must have taken it with him, considering he’s supposed to be ready for round one?

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From a recent Connor interview:

"People who know me know I've not always been as professional as others but I've got better each year and I think I'll do the same this year. My knee has been battered for four or five years, I've played with a biscuit knee basically. To get that fixed, not have a problem with that, I'm sure I'll have the best year to date."

Hopefully his knee problems are behind him, but that quote doesn't fill you with much confidence.

On Trueman, I was hoping he'd just miss the opening few rounds and be good to go. Maybe the new S&C team are taking the a more cautious approach.

Well it's just a few weeks since it was suggested he could make the start of the season.

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Isn't Lovodua still in the rehab group ? Suspect we will be short of more than just Jake for the opener.

Fully support the new approach, you win nothing early doors - hopefully only field FULLY fit players this year. We have the size of squad to not need to be playing players who aren't 100%.

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Really hoping Mcnamara gets the nod to start at 6 against Cas. Hopefully the days of putting square pegs in round holes are over.

Seems the obvious choice and was going ok before his back injury last year.

Keep Hoy at 1 too

Paul Cooke quote:

I thought that Conner chose to leave

Hoy was originally a 6 so can play either

Agree, think McNamara outplayed the other halves and was doing well up until his back injury. Though if Shaul has got back to something like his 2016/17 days then he’s also at option at FB with Hoy moving to halves. Time will tell but nice we have options.

It’s not that long ago that members on here were stating that Shaull isn’t a modern day pivot because he can’t create or pass. If he has a role in the team, I think it would be on the wing.

Disappointing to see our new signing retweeting anti-vaccination rubbish.

Nothing new. He was at it while at Cas. Not that that's an excuse

Any player from any team in every sport spouting that should be shunned by fans and team mates alike. Our younger generation look up to their heroes
and could be impressed by this stupidity.

No, he shouldn't be "shunned", but someone might want to have a quiet word with him.

Don’t disagree if we were short on the wing and had both halves fit to go. Think McNamara should get the chance in the halves to leave Hoy at FB or even Lovodua in the halves before putting Shaul at FB to okay Hoy in the halves. My point was it’s a good we at least have options.

Agreed, think Smith for one should pull him to one side and tell him to stop peddling that sort of rubbish