Carlo will be a big miss but there is some good news in that the enigmatic Mr Cholmondeley is returning to the club after his sojourn to Otley.
A fit Chummer would be a big bonus and the coaches are hoping he has a good pre-season to get himself match fit and below the 20-stone mark. So if you see him the pub don't buy him a pint ... or a pie.
s ever its front row cover which is all important. Anth Carr was last year's big bonus in that department and he will play an even bigger role this season alongside the ever dependable Brett Cullinane.