PopTart wrote:
I don't see Arona as a prop. We've clearly missed him at 13. He needs to play there.
Props for me are
Fifita
Kopczak
King
With Gwaze developing.
I'd happily add Tangata and Green.
I agree Arona is best at 13, however, we have to have some utility in the squad and he can play well at prop as can Tangonoa. I'd love is to have six specialist props but, one we don't have the budget and two there simply aren't enough British players out there to make up the numbers.
I hope Arona doesn't have to play much at prop but for the reasons I've given he has to be considered as one. So I do include him in the list but hopefully, with the addition of one or two more, he won't be used as such.
Truth is, now more than ever injuries are a huge factor in how a team performs in a season, hopefully, the reinstatement of the reserve competition will help get younger/fringe players up to speed more quickly and better still perhaps the trialist, especially those from RU may make a return, you never know we may unearth a gem.