In this episode we talk about the arrival Siva Naulago who joins from rugby league club Hull FC. Is he a bit of a gamble or shrewd move from Pat Lam? We also talk about three academy players stepping up to senior contracts and the new intake of players to the Integrated Academy and the new Academy Scholars programme.

We also discuss Steve Lansdown's letter in support of the salary cap and marquee players, and calls for ringfencing  to be implemented as soon as possible.

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