Sorry, 2019.

It was a different game back then though. Opposition wingers generally weren't as tall, and the kick to the corner wasn't as prominent.

At least a fullback on the wing should be comfortable under the high ball. I am all for rewarding players who have done well as a way of encouraging them to work hard. There is no need to rush Manfredi back whilst Morgan is performing well.

John Kear spotted it at Wembley in 1998!!

Phew

Wouldn't rule out Manfredi playing again this season, makes a nice incentive for him and with our injuries on the wing, there's a fair chance that we'll need him.



All that said, there isn't a cat in hell's chance that'd let him play any part in the Saints game, even if it means playing someone else out of position.



We'll have several games after that which are almost dead rubbers. If he's genuinely ready, play him in those.

I agree with this. Especially considering that Escare has a fair amount of experience on the wing. And Mullen, although he didn’t possess the explosiveness of Marshall or Burgess, looked assured and solid when he played on the wing earlier in the year.

Well he got through the 80 and looked pretty good I thought. One try, one try assist and some powerful runs.

Another step on the road to a first team comeback. I’d start Escare at Saints and give Manfredi a place on the bench. We can use Escare to spell Tommy/Powell then and get Manfredi a decent spell.

If he is fit get him on the wing against Saints. Why are we waiting? If he is doing the same training as everyone else he should be judged on his merits. Waiting and waiting isnt going to help him. Ask the medical experts if hes ready get him in. He is in a different league to Escare and Wane has hinted for a couple of weeks he would use him at Saints

I’d agree, as we won’t be seeing Burgess or Marshall again this year, as long as the medics say he is good to go the sooner we get him in the better chance he will be match fit and ready to go for the semis.

It's a shame we've lost two left-wingers now and are left with two right-wingers. I imagine it would be Tom Davies who moves to the left if Manfredi plays?