I think Galvin plays in 14. I am deeply concerned about him physically, despite his age, but I was taken aback with his poise on the weekend. I think he is every chance of a spot.
This goes directly against my stance several weeks ago saying he is no chance. I'll concede that. As much as it is impressive for him to put his best foot forward at this stage of his fledgling career, it's equally as much an indictment on the makeup of the squad and the complete lack of depth and experience across the 30.
This is highlighted by the fact that not one, but two, development players are (at least) in the discussion for starting spots, even if they're not favourites for Round 2, in Faataape and Lobb.
Add to that, we have (in the Top 30) -
Doueihi - injured
Naden - without a preseason game
Saukuru (yet to debut) - injured/unsighted
Latu (yet to debut) - returning from injury/ without a game
Alaimalo (yet to debut) - No league experience
Faagutu (yet to debut) - barely sighted/ not ready
Tumeth - unsighted/ without a game
Matamua- unsighted/ without a game
Miller (yet to debut)- unsighted/ not ready
Laulili'i - barely sighted / not ready
Sukkar (yet to debut) - jury's out on readiness.
That is 11 players out of the Top 30 who are either injured, underprepared or not ready.
A HUGE concern. Moreso than I realised...