Steel have absolutely improved since Round 1. Even without Saunders. Fifita is no where the player she was when she took the time off, perhaps she would have been better next tier down for a season and another defender found, but I know there is a shortage. Spending the competition season making your way back to Premiership level isnt the way to go. I can’t work out why Lawson doesn’t get more game time.
Christie is good, still learning her trade but she had plenty of game time last season.