I'll start by saying that this isn't a knock at Farrimond. He's a young kid - the future is his & he looks to be a special talent. 

That being said, for what we need for this season - his injury might be a bit of a blessing in disguise for the side.  If we can get Miski and Marshall back, then that side last night - with Keighran at 6 and Eckersley at centre, looked balanced and capable. 


Get one, or two of the wingers back, keep the rest the same and I can see us building confidence.  


Then Bev and Walters return for another boost. 

Thompson has been in and out of the side recently as well. I wonder if he's not 100% and keeps getting niggles. Along with the rest, he hasn't been quite himself since he came back from a longer period out.