Yup. Just got ourselves back into the game again so it really was a killer.

both wingers had shockers, still think sharp is left exposed at times although hodgsons last try he should have done better

I think you are being harsh mate.Family comes before a game of rugby.According to Eddie on the tele,his mrs had complications during the birth,so Whiting`s mind would not have been focused on the game anyway.

briscoe was poor today also but threads about him being poor dont keep cropping up like they do about sharp....briscoe is pretty consistant where as sharp is awful on to many occasions...

Dont really see why they are being compared!!?

correct mate,he was in the team to play,but like you say there is more important things in life then a game of rugby.

Fair enough. If all was well and smooth I'm sure Whiting would have had his hand up. I love the guy, but did think it was a bit strange. Was at the match, so didn't have Hemming's insight.

If phelps is injured then he'll probably play in the derby

The other under-performers have the ability to bounce back....Sharp has the ability to ball$ up again and again.

I have slagged Goldenballs off on here today and before.That wasnt his only mistake Paul...he was out of posistion for the opening 2 trys.

Just heard agar's interview and he said something along the lines of "without saying too much, it's important Richard is with his wife right now".

Hope everything is OK

Oh dear. Feel really bad, now.

Eddie alluded to there being 'complications' with the birth as well. Really hope things turn out well.

Yeah i also was told at the game today that there has been complications! Matters alot more than a rugby game.

Hope everythings ok...

To the people complaining about Sharp being out of position, surely that is down to the players inside him too?

You can't be left in a 3 on 1 position without the other 2 inside him been at fault either, surely?

just heard his wife and son are now at home,good news for the family,congratulations to them all,guess he pulled out as his mind wouldnt of been on the game.

Glad to hear it

Good news wolfie, thanks for posting the update.

Excellent news. Hope mum and baby (and of course Dad) are doing well.

speaking of new dads - has anyone noticed the bags under Bill Arthurs' eyes lately ? he looks knackered !

Good to hear.

Good news about whiting, missed him today, has he been on the bench, it could have been a differnet story IMO.

Next week he has to be on the wing, unless Phelps is injured, then either Sharp stays or we bring in Lyne?

I wouldn't bring in Lyne tbh.

Sharps just a bit indecisive, took a good bomb all credit to him.

Neither would I, just an option.

Sharp offers much more going foward.

If Phelps is fit then I would expect Sharp will be dropped.

Phelps
Whiting
Gleeson
Yeaman
Briscoe
Horne
Long
Moa
Houghton
O Meley
Manu
Tickle
Fitz

Obst
Radford
Dowes
Westerman/Lauaki

I'd go with that.

Westerman and Lauaki need a rocket up their s.