We could also see the return of a certain Mr Kirke according to McDermott on the Rhinos site:
Head Coach Brian McDermott said, "Jamie is working hard with our Head Physio Andy Barker and we are doing everything possible to make sure he is back to full fitness for the weekend. At this stage he is touch and go but we will monitor how he progresses during the course of the week."

McDermott also confirmed that Ian Kirke should be available for selection this week after missing last Friday's game with a knee injury.

Yes but how many tackles did he make?

Drop McShane for me - he was dreadful on friday night (and rightly so, got taken off).

Keep burrow at hooker as he offers more, and then we can put another forward on the bench. We'll need it against the Pies.

Moore or Kirke in for McShane

Although if we have a real hooker on the pitch we wouldn't need an extra forward on the bench.

McShane looked better last year when he had a decent run. I'd start him against Wigan and either play Burrow at 7, or bench. Burrow is a great tackler out in his usual defensive position, I don't know where he defended against KR, but hooker usually defends tight around the ruck area and takes a lot of punishment. Not the best for Rob.

If those doubting Watkins defence for the HKR tries watch the highlihts on the website they'll see he wasn't at fault at all.
The 2 Horne ones were firstly Sinfield(1st marker) and Smith whilst Hornes 2nd again was Smith(1st marker0 and Sinfield with Delaney.
The Welham try he went between Sinfield and Smith and like i posted eslewhere i don't think Hodgson got the ball down legally for his try but it was in the corner where Smith defends but in faiirness to him the right edge failed to slide quickly enough as a unit.

Quote Juan Cornetto="Juan Cornetto"Yes but how many tackles did he make?'" For one week only - www.engagesuperleague.co.uk/stat ... 2011&hp2=6 Quote Juan Cornetto="DHM"I don't know where he defended against KR, but hooker usually defends tight around the ruck area and takes a lot of punishment. Not the best for Rob.'" Burrow defended wide on the left as per usual.

Quote Juan Cornetto="Juan Cornetto"Yes but how many tackles did he make?'" For one week only - www.engagesuperleague.co.uk/stat ... 2011&hp2=6 Quote Juan Cornetto="DHM"I don't know where he defended against KR, but hooker usually defends tight around the ruck area and takes a lot of punishment. Not the best for Rob.'" Burrow defended wide on the left as per usual.

TVOC I see what yer saying re-kylie i actually thought Moore was unlucky not to get the bench spot before him for the HKR match.
Also if the Coach's statement pre-season with regards to rotation is gonna be followed up (although granted early) then Moore should come in and replace Kylie imo.

Cheers. How did we fill the hole in midfield? Given the number of tackles that Buderus or Diskin would make (notice I mentioned to avoid the usual).

I agree McShane was dreadful, droping him is not a serious option, as Burrows won't last a full 80 at hooker.

Liam Farrell has been called to the panel for a grade B challenge, and could get 1-2 match ban. He also received a warning for a different tackle.

Good stats but they don't tell the whole story. It seemed to me that both Leuluai and Hauraki ran really strong at the start of their stints. After a sustained period of struggle against HKR's pack,the whole team seemed to lift a little when they came on.

He is a pie, so he will not receive a suspension.