Huge task to defend our trophy.

Irs never easy to defend any trophies, there to be shot at.

See these off no problem though!

Ah bring it on. If we can beat Saints it gets rid of a main contender early. If we lose then we can focus on the league without distraction.

I’m not holding out expectations of silverware this year. I just want us to build a platform for a real push in 2022. For me our side needs to be a little better yet before we go into a season with real confidence.

Mid-table with some real development time on the youngsters, plus some decisions made on out-of-contract players and a couple of high-quality signings - I’d take that.

Don't think either set of fans will be complaining. From our perspective we could either give it a proper go or rest a few and give some younger players a crack depending on circumstance.

Thought we had RFL in the pocket, and could pick our opponents...?

You don't rest players for CC especially when we are the holders.

It is but Saints wouldn't have picked Leeds so let's go have a real crack at it.

Bad draw thats for sure.

A billy big balls going out for certain.

You mean Saints def going out then

What's the matter, Ploinerhino? So many of your posts betray a contempt towards the club and the players. I'm sure your views are honestly held but sometimes I can't help wonder if you aren't a Cas fan in disguise. I know everything isn't rosy, but if team ran out with your level of negativity they'd ship fifty every week.

seems to be predicting a leeds win

Realistically we should be too undercooked for this one. Having said that if we can get our first choice pack out then we shouldn’t be pushovers. I have nightmares of Regan Grace doing the same thing to us Johnstone did.

We'll beat them

As sad as it is to say, with the late start to the season making the games so compacted this year, we could do without the extra Challenge Cup. How many times will we have to double up and play 2 games in a week? If we lose to Saints and go out in the 1st round it may be a blessing in disguise.

That’s a good point.
We were shot to bits at the end of last season because of the CC.
No disaster if we lose.
We can focus on top 4.