We looked tired and lethargic from minute 1 whereas Toulouse looked hungry and bang up for it. Not making excuses but while we were having a battle royal on the Batley slope,  Toulouse had the week off to fully focus on this fixture. Even then we had some opportunities in the first half that we failed to execute.


The response will be important. 

Lots of injuries by the sound of things. But, while those are disruptive, doesn’t cover the basic failings listed above. Although key one for me as attitude/urgency

I remember the last time we won SL the Team started the season poorly but Nobby got them going by mid July, while a disappointing loss, it's a wake up for the Players, Nobby always said we would lose games and this could have been one he pencilled in but probably not the performance, it looks like the 2nd half is the big problem and the need to get consistent performances in the 2nd 40 minutes. No need to worry yet!

Sounding like a costly game. Holmes, Taufua and Okunbor all picking up injuries during the game.

Went up to Odsal to watch, wish we hadn't bothered - dire. Toulouse were far stronger in attack and defence, we looked half a yard behind in everything we did.

This season the title is wide open and I can't see any side running away with it like Wakefield last season.


Not sure on Meadows either, what exactly does he bring to the side? I prefer Lilley based on what I have seen so far. Holmes missing for any length of time will be a huge loss.