In fairness one Swallow dosent make a summer. Doing that level of performance over the next 3-4 games will be the decisive factor
Agreed. I've been making the case for Tizard, but largely because I've felt that Young is too lightweight. My perception has been that we've struggled to muscle up if both Lewies and Symons aren't starting.
Tizard had a fine game yesterday but it was a loose game and Saints didn't but any real pressure on our set piece, particularly maul defence which has been an achilles heel of ours. It'll be interesting to see how Tizard gets on against some of the tougher and more wiley packs in the league.
Still, we saw enough yesterday to suggest that Gustard should have no fear playing him. I'm sure he'll get more minutes as he's integrated into the first team over the course of the season.