Views from the Sieve

So what would you do next week?

Normally I'm of the view that you'd keep the same team to allow momentum to build. I think with the players we have though, some will need that rest before 3 games in quick succession.

I think I'd play this:

Cousins
Donnelan, Robson, Doe, Widdowson
Boucaud, Robinson
JMD, Howell, Howells
Romain

Gives Robinson, Romain, Howell and Howells a much needed start whilst resting Whitely, Benson, Guttridge and Williams.

Cousins/Justham
Ling Staunton Donnellan Widdowson
Robinson Hyde
Howells Howell Raymond
Romain

Bit of a hodge-podge of players but I would basically try to rest as many as possible. Recall a few of the loanees and get them playing if that's allowed. If possible I'd try to rest Widdowson too, and only give Robinson 45 to ease him in. Any news on Pennell's injury I thought he'd be back by now?