Ahh but two hookers are better than one in the present climate and Brian will know that.

Better coach than his smug brother will ever be.

Lynne and tim Smith are bloodly garbage

Amazing improvement in such a short time. I thought when Bosc went off it might swing Wakey's way but then the penalty that gave them 2 points looked harsh. Not sure about the fitness but they looked miles more confident. Was impressed by how they showed a bit of patience and built pressure until that is Mcshane took the wrong option.

Did anyone notice the HT hooter went at 38mins 50secs ?

And FT at 79mins 42secs.

The Sky clock is not official in the French games something to do with it been sourced from French TV.

Cheers

Could easily have been 14-24 to us at 70 mins.

Molloy and Kavanagh played really well when they don't normally get praise.
Godinet was good. Don't understand those having a go at Miller I thought he was very good. Certainly one of the better players.
Arundel weak in centre but tried hard.
Smith tackled more than usual too.

Very good all round effort. Smith and players making great strides forward. I look forward to the win that is coming.

Simon and Annakin were highlights in what was a very good display by all the forwards. Miller was great in attack although still weak defensively. I think Arundel and Lyne played quite well today in terms of there potential. All round it was a good performance. I actually enjoyed watching my side get stuck in and compete for once.

Does time work differently on French TV?

40 mins is 40 mins.

A very creditable performance....

Thanks but still a long way to go.

There was a letter in league express recently about this, said something along the lines that the Catalan clock doesn't take any notice of the ref's signals for time off/time on.

Seems our coach doesn't agree with all the Tim Smith bashers. From his press conference....

"I thought Tim Smith was quite outstanding again today for us, he was probably the best player for us last week along with Mika Simon. Today I thought they put in very good performances.

I think the thing supporters miss is how much he guides the team and how much he has stepped up in defence.
His kicking was much better too though they shared that out a bit which was good.

it could also be a case that he needs him to perform and bulls him up a bit.

Absolutely, Smith is capable just needs managing back to form.

Must say, Tim's tackling has improved recently. Put in some crucial stops yesterday.

Dissagree bout miller thought he was poor again never looked like creating in attack and his defence was shocking the attempt on pelessier of the game changing try was embarrasing.

That Pellisier try was as a result of a large hole in the defensive line near the ruck from a quick play the ball which the forwards should have covered but due to fatigue didn't. Still think fitness may be an issue due to fading badly in last 10 minutes and the score unrepresentative of the game played but no lack of effort/desire. It'll take several weeks no doubt to get to the level of fitness BS demands.

Miller's runs on occasion from fullback were quite impressive. Agree though defensively he goes too high too often (twice in the game yesterday involving two tries) and is not the biggest player so should be taking them around the legs. If they offload and score then so be it but he has at least then tackled the opponent and could not then be criticised.

It was a basic 'Cut play' in behind the ruck, the marker did his job and blocked the acting half back then slid out toward the runner to tie in with the 'A' defender. Unfortunately, the 'A' defender hadn't moved up at all and the hole was huge. The 'A' was McShane, probably gassed from a big effort throughout the match and we know he's not an 80minute hooker which is why we've signed Howarth and Sio.

All in all though we've progressed and look much better which is probably a bit sickening if you're a Leigh fan!

I think a lot of teams would have faded in the last few minutes. It was hot watching in the shade so it must have been nearly unbearable on the pitch

The thing is Miller looks worse because he goes in for the tackle and sometimes gets bounced.
Mathers, Sammut, Hall and sometimes Owen would have dodged the tackle.
Result is the same but I prefer Miller's attitude

That's bang on Hall would be lagging across the field with no intention of making the tackle. At least you get some kind of effort from Miller

Now I think the lad is probably taking a bit of unfair stick, and I can see why he has been put at full back given the balance of the squad, but that is a pee poor rose tinted view on his ability in that position imo. He's never been a full back he's poor under the high ball and can't tackle. Those 2 attributes are all a Wakey full back needs

He's been pretty good under the high ball IMHO.