It sounds like from Seibs tonight, Talau is still at least 2 weeks away. When he is back, he's going to be well and truly short of a gallop. I don't mind the idea of moving Koula to FB but I can't see Seibs moving Lehi.I said awhile back…..Bully to partner Olakau’atu in the back row. Brbo offers zero to the team in the 2nd row. DCE & Olakau’atu are immense together. Brooks & Brbo are not. Brooks needs Bully to run off him. Move Brbo to the bench, Jrbo to the front row rotation.
Considering injuries to Trbo, Paseka & Aloiai I’d go….
Koula
Saab (if ankle is ok)
Garrick
Talau (due back)
Lehi
Brooks
DCE
Jrbo
Simpkin
TKO
Olakau’atu
Bully
Navale
Res: Brbo, Brown, Sipley, Patolo
I'm conflicted about Burbo but Bully is certainly pushing for a starting spot. Not sure how that would work.
Jake's value is his defence and well, coz he's Jake. But I worry about how ineffective he looks when he plays like an 8. He's just so slow.
I don't know. The fact we still seem to be asking the questions about our pack, is a concern.