So according to you York were sub standard opposition proves to me either you nothing about RL or don't attend matches, or Halafifi some how wronged you

I was referring to Keighley & West Wales.

I saw the York game via the stream. He was OK, nothing more. And that was largely because he's a nippy player going against a few fat lads in York's pack. Just because he's found his level against C1 sides doesn't mean he deserves a place over 2 better hookers.

He hasn't "wronged me" at all. I don't know the kid. People who do know him say he's a right nice lad, and I'm sure he is. But that doesn't make him a good RL player, and I don't rate him. I do rate Hallas & Flanagan.

Edit: Actually let me correct that. 3 better hookers. Because I think Reiss Butterworth is better than him too. And Butterworth's very promising development could potentially be stifled by picking Halafihi ahead of him.

Kear seems to rate as did Toovey last year, I'd trust these guys judgement over yours

No doubt. But that doesn't stop me having my own thoughts from what I see. I'm not going to be a sheep who has an opinion just because it's our coach's opinion. It's like those people who say someone played well based on radio commentary, when really they're just repeating the commentator's opinion and not forming their own.

I would counter what you say though and say the fact Kear signed Flanagan despite having Hallas, Halafihi & Butterworth already, suggests he isn't as confident in Vila as you suggest he is. As well as him not including him in the 19 for this week.

All 3 of those players are relatively inexperienced, despite their strengths at different parts of the game. I sometimes think Halafihi's utility value counts against him. Flanagan is older, more experienced and obviously JK wants an experienced head in such a crucial position.