I was pleased to see both players get through the game yesterday (hopefully) Saying that, they were a [ilittle[/i off the pace, which is understandable for as they say, there is NO substitute for match intensity, and this is where I feel they will improve.

I think Long and Horne did definitely add something that we've been missing. I've never been a big fan of Horne as a 6 as he doesn't seem that creative but I'd chose him over Washbrooke any day. The main problem is obviously lack of time playing together but I'd personally want a more creative 6 for next year.

What a load of crap.

4 to 5 months ?

Dont agree both Horne and Long must have been totally knackered after the game it's one thing to train but another to play, anyone that has played will back me on that but hats off they stood up and did well.



We actually looked like we could score some tries last night and with that game under there belts they will be better next week also thought Berrigan/Briscoe combo looked solid as well.

I agree. He did ok but to say he made a huge difference would be totally blinkered. He made some poor, poor choices with the ball in hand. I can think of at least 2 occasions when the ball went to ground due to his passes then there was his kick out on the full which should have gone across the ground.

After being in Hospital for a week and only getting out thursday...that is just the post to make me smile....what a utter load of bolloxs.

Let's put it into context, the Halves didn't play that well but considering the time they've played /trained together there is an excuse of sorts.

it wasnt longy and hornes best games yesterday but what a diffence a propper scrum half makes, even tho we were a man down all game we still shifted the ball out wide and played some good rugby. lets just give long and horne some time to gel together theyve played 4-5 games.

We need to sign a young half back to cover Long and Horne definitely...and Horne has a lot to prove if he is to retain his high salary after next season (the salary cap means we can't carry passengers)



but at the same time all of our 'marquee' players played well yesterday IMO



we will probably need to spell Fitzgibbon next season, but if we can get 40/60mins of that kind of performance from him every week then he will be a massive asset. His workrate was phenomenal yesterday.

Horne will not be at FC after 2011, I doubt he'll be playing the game.

why did horney himself tell you that, or are you going to let him know