For me the fact that we have a young player trained and ready to slot in in the halves knowing the calls and structures is, in itself, miles ahead of last year. Good effort by Nicklas today.

Don't think he looked out of his depth at all. Yes he was targeted defensively just like any smallish HB would be but his defence will improve. Apart from a nervy couple of early passes he looked comfortable with ball in hand to me.

Think he went ok. Nothing special but wasn't poor. He was at fault for Waterhouse breaking the line twice. Would have liked him to use the options or take the ball to line instead of a inside ball all the time though but that will come with time in SL obviosuly.

Bit harsh imo, especially trying to pin two tries on him after two of the most bonehead plays (knocking on on our own line and Westerman knock on) we will see all season that gifted wire possession.

Of the two scrum halves on display today, I thought Nicklas had a better all round game than Myler.

I thought he had a couple of dodgy moments in the 1st half defensively but thought none of them on the right side looked comfortable 1st half, Sharp, Martin & Westerman too. I thought 2nd half he was a lot better and this game will have given him a load of confidence for the rest of the season.

It's a massive step up for these young kids especially in the position he plays so well done to him.

Thought Nicko had a real solid game. Had some nice touches and chased the kicks well, looked nervous at times but understandable. Like has been said, the fact that we played him in our first game of the season is a plus in itself. A welcomed change from Washbrook/Lee/Hall/A.N.Other makeshift half back.

Thought he was comfortably our worst player today but nothing to be worried about, there'll be easier chances for him to impress in the future.

The fact is Wire ran right through him to score twice, not harsh just fact! Errors were displayed by a good few players today which is understandable due to the conditions etc...

I am not having a go at Nicklas I am giving my opinion which I do not consider detrimental to him, he started and was not fully confident, made a couple of errors then looked comfortable in the last 20 mins...Hopefully he will gain in confidence and improve various aspects of his game the more time he gets playing at this level, and like I said in my original post, well done to the kid.

Wow. Interesting to see you haven't expressed who was comfortably our best player.

Did what would be expected of him and as the OP says didn't look out of his depth. Promising.

Didn't think anyone was comfortably our best player. Tickle stood out (think he got motm?)

Think that's a fairer assessment. Out of his depth is overly harsh, he did have a shaky start and grew into the game, but still had a few misses in defence.

If anybody should be getting blamed today it should be Westerman who was pathetic all game and not this young lad.

its encouraging for the other young players too, they now know that if they play well they will get their chance - crooks, green, etc. last year agar would have sooner played moa at scrum half than a youngster

Thought he had a steady game couple of missed tackles in the first half when our right side looked weak (again). Came much more into the game second half and found the floor with kicks.
Lets give Peter Gentle some credit for giving him a start, must be a massive boost of confidence

This is the problem with our young players they get a chance then get blamed for everything that goes wrong. If you give youth a chance they will make errors part and parcel I'm afraid but as long as they learn from them I don't see an issue. Just got to get off their backs. If Theese players had been given chances last season we would be in a far grater position than we are now.

Well said bud.

"Pathetic"? Really?

Every team needs a scapegoat, surprised at Westerman being the early contender though

I've noticed a trend on here for a while now about him. Started off with Horney (again), but I think it might be Westy's turn.

Big shout for DN yesterday. After cruel luck of injuries and felt he did everything asked of him yesterday. Thing about likes of Saints and Leeds they trust their youngsters and yes they will make mistakes but back them to perform and trust their talent. To knock DN for his performance yesterday is laughable. Well done Danny.

Fairly avergae performance. He did ok but nothing more, got targetted in defence a few times. Played it all fairly safe with ball in hand but I didn't expect too much if I am being honest.

Nicklas will be better for the experiance. Careers have to start somewhere and it was a tough game for him against top quality opposition.

His second half was better (wether Gentle had a word i don't know) few nice little kick and chase.

On Waterhouse beating him twice in defence just remember Waterhouse is a Oz international and SOO player against DN on debut

I though Nicklas played very well. It's refreshing to have a coach who'll give these young lads a chance. Last year, we'd probably have seen Washy at 7.

Defensively I thought Danny did very well. Wire consistently lined up Waterhouse/Atkins up against him who are alot bigger than he is, and at times Tickle wasn't there to help after being drawn into the middle.

Some good little kicks and wasn't afraid to boss the more senior players about too.