I wouldn't exactly call the 2 sides I watched yesterday "good teams" infact I'd call them very poor teams, there wasn't one bit of good rugby between them. If we're to stand a chance of beating you lot on Monday then our performance has to be a good 80% better than anything we've produced so far this season (that's obviously if Halifax turn up and play well). I can't see us beating Halifax. I'd say from what I've seen so far we're in for a season where Widnes, Whitehaven, Barrow and Leigh are going to pick up points off each other and lose the odd game against the rest while Halifax just walk away with it.

Don't forget though mate that we never seem to perform up there. We've got to overcome a mental barrier aswell as a physical one

I expect us to struggle big time in Whitehaven as ever and am expecting us to lose to be fair by 6-10 Points. Whitehaven have a great team spirit and make the Rec a fortress. I respect Haven a lot and they often show you do not need a big budget to compete with the Cas, Salfords, Widnes teams of the past and present. I hope the financial problems are not too major for them and that it does not stop them from being a tough team to beat. The more competitive (Both on and off the field)the League is the better for us all.

From: Whitehaven

To: Barrow-in-Furness

Total Distance: 52.39 mile(s) (84.31km), about: 1 hour(s) 39 minute(s)