Boyd needs to get out of the spine.
Even if he did have a decent game last night, he has no kicking game to speak of, no running game left and although he can pass, the opposition will always know it will most likely be the option he takes, which will blunt that attribute.
As solid as his defense in the line is, it just isn't what you need from a half, especially when you need creativity against the tougher opposition.
If he's just going to be a link man, just put him in the centres and let him feed Oatesy.