Big George was feted on here as being a creative ball player forward....the next Arthur Beetson according to some, so I think he is just as prone to pushing passes as Cuthbo. Also if the conditions are boggy he really will be a hapless water buffalo in the swamp, come defence time. I don't see what Cuthbo has done wrong to not be given first crack, Rose doesn't offer that much more IMO. The loss of Kite is a big blow and leaves us a bit light in the forwards no doubt, but Hall can play up front no worries. I can't see JWH getting a run barring 2 or 3 injuries in the warm up game. He is going along for experience only I reckon, and might get a run against Harlequins. Bailey is on bench for utility value. Rodney is open for discussion, but I think he'll get the nod.
Of course this is assuming that Des sticks with Killer at 5/8, which means that Neumann will play...........which seems to have been his preference in the past. Maybe he will surprise and start Bailey at 5/8 and bench Neumann