Delaney played prop for a few minutes on Friday

Given there will be celebrations this week no doubt, I think a few may get rested. A few should get rested anyway even if we hadn't played the WCC.

I'd put Smith in for Webb
Hood in for McGuire
Pitts in for JJB
Moore in for Bailey

and also rest one of Peacock & Sinfield (singleton, Hauraki)

I would go;

Webb
Jones-Bishop
Watkins
Hardaker
Smith
McGuire
Burrow
Griffin
McShane
Leuluai
Clarkson
Delaney
Ablett

Kirke
Moore
Hauraki
Hood

I think you will find Kirke in the 17 this week.
For me I would rest Webb or Burrow, Peacock and Kylie possibly Delaney.

How many fans do you think you will bring to widnes on sunday?

I doubt that Hood will get a look in. He's only just returned from an injury that they thought would be much longer, and only played the one reserve game.

The forwards should be where all the changing is required. All put in mammoth efforts on Friday and really are deserving of a week off, whether they like it or not. We almost have a reserve squad in forwards capable of replacing all anyway. But definates to rest for me are, Peacock, Bailey, JJB, Ablett.

I'd rest Leuluai instead of Ablett but agree with the rest. Maybe Sinfield too but I doubt that will happen. That may leave us a bit light in the forwards though. I'd go with:

Webb
BJB
Watkins
Hardaker
Hall
McGuire
Burrow
Griffin
McShane
Moore
Ablett
Clarkson
Sinfield

Bench: Hauraki, Delaney, Kirke and Singleton.

We have to be careful not to rest too many and lose momentum. I would consider resting one of Delaney or JP or Ablett (listed in order of WCC work rate) perhaps one of Burrow or Sinfield. Some of these could have a half rest on the bench. Moore, Kirke and Hauraki should be given some extended game time.

Play the strongest side available for an away fixture. If it was at at HQ then maybe rest a couple, but even then there is the WCC hangover to consider, so strongest side would be my choice.

is it not this week

i hope so because i plan to be there

if keith is right could we pick 17 from the crowd to play?

I wonder if JP will be rested since he's off to London this week to see the Queen, Her Madge not the rock opera?
I'd like to see Moore, Kirke & Hauraki in the squad instead of JP, JJB & RB (Bailey not Burrow).
Re the rest not sure, Webb looked as if he was limping so bring in Smith for him either on the wing or at FB, otherwise don't tinker too much would be my thoughts since we can't afford to take Widnes lightly.
They will produce a performance sometime you'd imagine & what better time than against the SL champs & WCC holders?

Webb, Sinfield and Peacock could feasibly be rested, with JJB out and Bailey's concussion status unknown:

Webb/Smith

BJB
Watkins
Hardaker
Hall

McGuire
Burrow

Griffin
McShane
Leuluai
Delaney
Ablett
Sinfield/Clarkson

Hood
Peacock/Moore
Bailey/Kirke
Hauraki

Should still be plenty strong enough, with those coming in playing to impress.