morrisseyisawire wrote:
The issue with Akauola was he didn't play anything like enough minutes, and when he was on the field he gave away plenty of penalties.
Whether stamina was the issue, or he was injured or just not interested I neither know nor care. Similarly, I don't care whether he is fitter now or just doesn't fancy another four months at Rochdale - if he's now capable of decent minutes and making the kind of impact his physique suggests then the slate is clean and he could yet become a potent addition to the 17.
I've only seen Akauola once this year and that was in Atkins' testimonial game. Even in that though he looked much more fired up than in 18. I'd like to see him start on the bench today and I'd give Davies another start over Currie, who I think would benefit from another week's rest.
