We've made ground with the ball, and we've created some try-scoring opportunities. We've been unlucky that in two of those opportunities our final pass has led to a Leeds try. If those two passes stick that's an 18-22 point swing.



The defence has been extremely worrying, though. We're wilting on the edges every time we're challenged. Dreadful, and puts the WCC match in a different context.

Could be in for a smashing here. Only hope is that Leeds decide not to bother in the second half.



Not going to claim it's down to certain individuals, but I'll bet Wilkin, Flanagan and Jones won't enjoy looking at the stats. But apart from Roby and Amor, nobody is going to want to watch this again afterwards.

I disagree. Yes, our poor handling has put us under pressure. But that doesn't mean that you have to fold immediately. In that second Handley try there were three separate poor defensive reads in one play.

Just been said at half time Thompson should have taken the penalty. Exactly what I mean by lack of professionalism. He left a 20 gap and 6 points go rather than cover his own mistake and just give away some yards.

Yes there are defensive frailties. But they get exposed more with the more ball and good ball that the other side has. We can help limit poor defensive reads by keep hold of the ball more and controlling the game more.

I wouldn't disagree with that.

And thats why Walsh should have been on after 20 mins

So remind me why Walsh stayed on the bench for the first half?

This is much better. Burns is making some panicky plays, though. We've got plenty of time to get the kick away and build pressure.

No need to panic but we look so much better with Walsh on

Walsh is creating loads of space. But it's been so long since we had an attacking backs game that we just don't have any runners coming into the gaps. It could take a few games to relearn how to play an attacking game.



Glad they've found some fight and some pride.

Notice the sly lot havent mentioned Sinfield's pass being about a yard forward. No replays from that angle either