Round 1 team

[ism22]

Right so an origin utility is not a real hooker? Noting, the alternative is an injured Kiwi international hooker and in 2026 another rep hooker is incoming. We ALSO made a play for Hunt.

Like... how many rep-grade 9's do you need on your books?

PS - ignoring the fact that Walker's a solid conversion kicker, I believe that Townsend (and Sandon) can kick conversions. Maybe Mark N can too?

[BTRD]

A utility is not a hooker. A utility is a utility.

Always support the mighty R W and B.

[Headless Chook]

A utility is not a hooker. A utility is a utility.

Always support the mighty R W and B.

Jahrome Hughes was a utility at one stage of his career. Just because you start as one thing doesn't mean your game can't evolve and the best thing about the situation is that Watson would not have been training as a utility but as a 9 for the whole pre-season.

[BTRD]

Jahrome Hughes was a utility at one stage of his career. Just because you start as one thing doesn't mean your game can't evolve and the best thing about the situation is that Watson would not have been training as a utility but as a 9 for the whole pre-season.

Point taken Headless.

[King Salvo]

Watson will nail it as dummy half and Moriarty as back up if given the chance.

As for goal kicking Townsend and Sandon Smith will do the job - Billy Smith can kick as well

[Mickie Lane]

I think Billy Smith & Nawaqanitawase will be the centre pairing for rd 1 if both are fit.