Raleigh

Anyone know how far away he is from a return to the first team? Also would he struggle to get back in the side given how they have been playing, although I guess he would just be a straight swap for Aspy on the bench to start wth.

Is his position in the team threatened by the arrivals next season of Fa'aologo and Gilmour? I've been a big fan of Andy's these past couple of years but it looks like the coach may have other ideas.

I think you are right, he will probably replace Aspy on the bench at this moment in time. We have signed players in his position, but it is up to Andy to prove he is good enough to hold down a first time spot. He has proved it in the past and I'd be confident he can continue to do it in the future. Competition for places is great and we currently have it and it looks like it will be even tougher next season.

Andy won't struggle to get a place as he has been so consistent and getting player of the year last season says it all.
From what Eclair sqaid probo 2-3 weeks and the fella should be back with a vengence!!!!!!

I think things for the team are much harder since Nathan and his new regime arrived. There's much more competition for first team spots and I think Andy will have to make more of an effort than last season to keep that spot. As we're getting stronger as a team and higher up in league, and with two world class players on their way it will be harder for him and it's just been a shame he's been injured so much so hasn't had the chance to really prove himself this season.
I am a big Andy fan, so would love to see him do well.

Depending on the rumours and if the players leave who are said to be leaving, there is a rumour Andy would be moved up to the prop forward position?

Suppose it all ties in with us signing 2 second rowers (1 poss center/2nd row) and the players that are rumoured to be on their way.

Don't know if there is any truth in it all though.

As he matures I think prop will be his position. I can see him in the Peacock type of role. A prop who does a lot of minutes and therefore a lot of work.

Andy won't be running next week, the injury is still causing a problem and rest has been recommended. He's gutted.

Eclair wrote:

Andy won't be running next week, the injury is still causing a problem and rest has been recommended. He's gutted.

Gutted for him. Lets hope the lads can do it without him and then he can battle for a spot for the final.

Best wishes for him to be ready for the Bradford game.

Eclair wrote:

Andy won't be running next week, the injury is still causing a problem and rest has been recommended. He's gutted.