Keep happy clapping until the end. 

Douglas has played several games this season already. Do we see Sambou as being able to fill this role? We've obviously got Eckersley, but he's played most weeks due to injuries, so I don't think we can just have one outside back reserve.

Vaughn can play centre and French can play 1 too with Farrimond in the halves so plenty of options including Sambou too. 

Faz needs to go, the end

As part of a genuine rotation, which we have not had this year due to losing Isa late, I think there is a place for Faz in 2026. 


He can’t be relied on to play full games week in week out but for 40-60 minutes each week he will still have great value in my opinion both on and off the field.


It’s no coincidence he has had 2 weeks off and has his best game of the year against Wire.

If we can find a "good to go" 2nd row that allows Farrell to take on the role Isa was down for this year that would be perfect