Gareth was always a fantastic junior, who was, imo, fast tracked too soon into the first team as a prop. He was, and is, a big mobile lad, who has had a shocking time with injuries. He was supposed to spend this season on loan at Widnes, but that deal broke down somehow. Another operation has seen him miss more of this season, although he was never likely to play for anyone but the U20s. People make a lot of the after effects of the Burgess hit (and it was indeed a massive shot), but that coincided with his long bout of injuries and operations. He has had 7 or 8 big operations over the past few years, and has broken down a number of times in rehab. If he can regain fitness, which is a real doubt in my mind, he might go on to regain form and confidence. If this happens, then hopefully he can get a promising career back on track. I, for one, wish him all the best.

Wasn't it Moi Moi he smashed?

Obviously, as an underdeveloped 18 year old prop, there wouldn't be many older, stronger more experienced forwards that he could smash. He's still only 21, I believe. If he can regain full fitness, his physical transition from a strong boy into a strong man, will big a huge plus for him and his career.

Yes it was.

Wiki just really loves talking about it.

I still reckon it was a highshot from burgess, arm in face.