I'd guess so.

I'd give Nicklas a at 6 and if it's going wrong shift Turner there. He might struggle with the creative side but I'm sure he will love the physical side, very strong defender for a half back.

Tansey
Whiting
Hall
Turner
Briscoe

Nicklas
Horne

Dowes
Houghton
Yak
Manu
Burnett
Washbrook

Moa
Lauaki
Cunningham
McShane

I highly doubt Yeaman and O'Meley are close to full fitness but they will want to play and may well twist Agar's arm. However the side above is what I'd go with, use Lauaki as a prop.

O'Meley has put his hand up to play strapped up if necessary!

i wish his dedication would rub off on some of our other injured ''players''

1.tansey
2.whiting
3.turner
4.hall
5.briscoe
6.horne
7.nicklas
8.cusack
9.houghton
10.dowes
11.manu
12.burnett
13.wahbrook
subs
14.moa
15.lauaki
16.cunningham
17.mcshane

We've a week till Murrayfield then a week off, so as long as he doesn't do himself too much damage that might not be a bad thing

Forget Yeamo. What about playing Manu in the centres? Could play inside Briscoe, leaving Turner and Hall on the other side. This would free up Whiting to play 6 alongside Horne and give Wasbrook a go at 13. We can cover second row with Burnett and Lauki.

2 of the 4 props on the bench along with McShane plus one wild card. If O'Meley not fit then both the kids named.

Folk may argue, that's a lot of changes but surely we need a lot of changes!

I see your point, but Manu's been our best forward, and arguably our best player, of the last few weeks. Why move him?

A great gesture from him, but actions like this so often end up a disaster.

lets hope Ogre doesn't get injured but full credit putting himself on the line for us anyone any idea whats wrong with fitz ?

mmm,no mention on either the club site or hdm site as to whats up with him

You mean he actually picks

I've heard that he makes the players stand in a circle around him, and then he spins around with his arm out pointing, and whoever he stops on is in the side.

Im no physio but how the hell do you strap up a broken rib

We shouldn't need O'Meley or Yeaman for this game IMO, wakey are in a worse state than us (although not through injury).
Keep Obst quiet and I think we'll have enough.

1. Tansey
2. Turner
3. Whiting
4. Hall
5. Briscoe
6. Horne
7. Nicklas
8. Dowes
9. McShane
10. Cusack
11. Manu
12. Burnett
13. Washbrook

Houghton
Cunningham
Lauaki (prop)
Moa

Horne will take first receiver.

That's how I'd go.

Indeed

Nicklas is a talented stand off and a good goal kicker - that could be part of the reasoning for giving him a runout.

My team:

1. Whiting
2. Turner
3. Yeaman
4. Hall
5. Briscoe
6. Horne
7. Tansey
8. O'Meley
9. McShane
10. Cusack
11. Manu
12. Burnett
13. Washbrook

Houghton
Lauaki
Moa
Dowes

Seems like a good team to me.......
But Turner doesn't like playing on the wing...WHAAA!

All Horne knows what to do is give it to Manu and hope he can make something happen.

Horne = Mr Predictable.

He has more to his game than that. It all depends who is played alongside him on how he will play though.

He has a decent running game but is far too inconsistant for me. We need someone like Rangi Chase.

Has nicklas ever played 7?

I've only named him at 7 as he would be Long's replacement in the team. I would be expecting Horne to stand at first receiver and take on the "7" role.
Nicklas is in there for his kicking game.
It's what i would do anyway.

In the under 20's he plays 6 with Williams at 7.