Think the fact that Sandon can play both halves and hooker makes him the perfect 14 and unfortunately for Graham he had a bit of a bludger last week and Sandon had a blinder so its as simple as that too. This will be a close game and a good one for the neutrals! Cant believe Graeme won’t be on the bench. Gives us something every time he comes on. But, on paper, full strength I guess.
Agree on the last few games Graham hasn’t been great, so Sandon deserves the 14. But my concern for Sandon, is he a good dummy half? The limited games he has played there can’t say he was great. No doubt he’s great in the halves.
One game I can definitely remember. That’s it? Maybe just needs more game time in that role.
But young Hagan is on his way through and is a specialist hooker and a good one at that.
He will eventually take Grahams place I’d imagine
True true - but could mean Phoenix plays 80 at hooker because how good is Sandon at 9? And how else does he get on the pitch. Hopefully we don’t lose a half.