As title says. We cannot afford to not have an outside back in our interchange. If French plays with his dodgy hamstring we should have Smith in the 17 probably at expense of Matagi. If French doesn't play then Hoffman on the bench.
We can't rely on Mau being sent out to centres if a back gets injured.
Matagi wasn't put on until 2nd half last night. Scott only received about 30 minutes all up.
Lets hope referee Smith has an off day next Saturday evening.
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