Nip and tuck right up until kick off I thought.


Tackle one to Okunbor. Tackle two to Tafua, Tackle 3 to 5 ineffectual forward drives. And repeat. I thought that was really dreadful and a weird lack of any creative intent. 

We looked tired and lethargic from minute 1 whereas Toulouse looked hungry and bang up for it. Not making excuses but while we were having a battle royal on the Batley slope,  Toulouse had the week off to fully focus on this fixture. Even then we had some opportunities in the first half that we failed to execute.


The response will be important. 

Lots of injuries by the sound of things. But, while those are disruptive, doesn’t cover the basic failings listed above. Although key one for me as attitude/urgency

I remember the last time we won SL the Team started the season poorly but Nobby got them going by mid July, while a disappointing loss, it's a wake up for the Players, Nobby always said we would lose games and this could have been one he pencilled in but probably not the performance, it looks like the 2nd half is the big problem and the need to get consistent performances in the 2nd 40 minutes. No need to worry yet!

Sounding like a costly game. Holmes, Taufua and Okunbor all picking up injuries during the game.