Well I prefer Lang to Smith at 10 at the moment, so we just need a third choice.

Who came on, on Sunday to make Lasike go to flanker?

White came off, Cheeseman went on at 12 and Laskie went to flanker

Certainly think we need an experienced, top Prem-level hooker (especially if RB doesn't make it back), same at lock (maybe two).  Dombrant looks the goods, but I'm less sure we need Wallace, Luamanu (unless as suggested, he can find more fitness) and Clifford needs to fulfil some potential.

I'd say we need another very decent 9 - and an International class 10.  Ok at centre and wing, but might have an eye on a good replacement for Brown in a year or two's time - hopefully Morris can make a good fist of it.

A number of us separately spoke to Rob B a few weeks back and he said he was targetting to be back in December. He certainly looked in great shape but said he naturally expected to take time to get really match fit. I really hope he gets back to the form of a few years back because that would be a great boost to our froint row resources. Luamanu is an odd one - I think I am right in saying he played every first team game for us last season due to our injury crisis and for that alone I would give him a chance. He has hardly played this year I think. I remember his original 'best bits' video showed him as an explosive runner in open play and we have rarely seen that. If Gussie has him focussed on fitness maybe he is waiting to relaunch him when the inevitable injuries kick in for others. Lukey Wallace must be injured because despite his drop in form since that terrible injury last season I'm sure he would have featured on Sunday otherwise.

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Certainly think we need an experienced, top Prem-level hooker (especially if RB doesn't make it back), same at lock (maybe two).  Dombrant looks the goods, but I'm less sure we need Wallace, Luamanu (unless as suggested, he can find more fitness) and Clifford needs to fulfil some potential.

I'd say we need another very decent 9 - and an International class 10.  Ok at centre and wing, but might have an eye on a good replacement for Brown in a year or two's time - hopefully Morris can make a good fist of it.

Think Elia is well on his way -- but it'll take a season or two so agreed a grizzled old pro for a couple of seasons is much needed at 2.

9 is interesting, assume DC will be off post World Cup to earn his final cash in France, Waters looks like a great prospect. Lewis is a nightmare and has to go. Mulchrone however has been quite impressive when he's been on this season.

Elia is I think a very good player already (Samoan international - not too shabby). I think people forget how young he is; if he can avoid injuries and maintain form, he could be around for a long time. Interesting to hear the commentators on Sunday saying that he played under-20s for Samoa at number 8.

I think Earle will move to FB eventually he played there a couple of times for Sarries

Re scrum-half, I'd like to keep Danny but couldn't blame him if he wants to try something else after the RWC, same for Mike and Chris.  Despite that, while Waters, Saunders and Mulchrone are promising, we probably don't need all 3 (and would struggle to give them the games they'd want anyway). 

I'm fairly gobsmacked that some people want to get rid of Wallace.