Quote scoot="scoot"If both fit, you would have to play the man in form, Evalds and I would have Locke on the bench.
With Hood and TWO forwards on the bench, to run the Catalan forwards around'"
It's tough on the forwards when you include a back on the bench. One less interchange, and up against a strong physical pack like Catalans would, imo, put us on the back foot after twenty minutes. I think it's a valid call where your pack is expected to be dominant and the team are expected to attack for much longer minutes than defend. I can't see that happening in France.
So, for me, one will have to drop out. Personally, I think Locke will miss this one and get another week to make sure. The following matches after France are much more important, and to give Locke that extra time could be crucial.