Quote: imwakefieldtillidie "Looks like we're well on the way with recruitment for next season. This is how I have us looking for next season, with a few of the rumours thrown in.
Full Back - Jowitt
Wing - Walsmley (Johnstone, Matty Russell)
Centre - Pratt (Cam Scott)
Halves - Lino, Lawford (Oliver Russell)
Props/Loose - Atoni, Uele, Vagana, McMeeken, Rodwell, Cozza, Bain
Hooker - Smith (Doyle)
Second Row - Boothroyd (Storton, Griffin)
Then there's Isaac Shaw, Noah Booth and Joe Law in or around the squad but I'm not sure where we're at in terms of contacts.
We need some full back cover and a quality centre in my opinion, and Hardaker would provide both but whether we'd want him or not is a different matter. I'd like another half but looks unlikely with Lino still having two years left. Pack doesn't look two far off, maybe another prop/second row and a decent hooker to go with Doyle and Smith.'"
Boothroyd I don’t think will be here as over quota. I’m not sure Griffin will be either.
For the full back and half cover I’d look no further than Hampshire. Offers cover wing too so would really drive competition for places as he’s improved as a half from watching his recent Wigan games.
I think Hood looks fitter and better this year and if there’s a lack of good 9s available I think another year would be okay while we look or Doyle/Smith progress further.
That list needs a lot of quality and cover adding. I’m really looking forward to seeing who we sign. I’d be happy with Storton as I rate him. Would be happy to see Mckmeeken and Storton in our second row next season.
Think the props will be Rodwell, Atoni, Uele and Vagana with Bain/Cozza rotating at 13. Still think we need a prop or two to replace Bowden and maybe Shaw if they’re going.
