Crossley, Kirk, England, Nzoungou, Barlow is a set of 5 props that arguably has better quality than the 6 we started last year with:
Crossley, Kirk, Green, Bustin, Peltier, Magrin
I wouldn’t bother signing a sixth and would use the two reserve props as backup as well as dual reg (if we go for such an arrangement).
This is a big powerful set of forwards that will suit the narrow Dewsbury pitch perfectly. A good blend of youth and experience too and some players with a point to prove.
I’d really like to see us bring in one real quality second rower. Am I right in thinking that at the moment we only really have Connor Farrell, Adam Rooks, Evan Hodgson and maybe Sam Hallas (more a loose forward if Kear decides not to use him as hooker?)