It's only to the south of France. Maybe not equal to a coach trip to Widnes or Warrington but probably equal to one to London or Bridgend.

Is Westwood banned for the Wolves game against us as well as the cup semi?

Yes

Ironically back for wire vs Castleford game

In terms of how fit you are to be able to play a game of rugby five days later, it makes absolutely no difference.

These are professional athletes, it's not like they're jumping off the plane and then being expected to do a full day's graft in a job the day after.

To be hoped the players don't have the same "looking for an excuse" attitude.

We don't play Catalans until the 5th week, if the gap between them and 4th spot remains at 8 points or increases by that time then they'll have nothing to play for which could see them going through the motions. Certainly seems better than having to go there first week like Saints are having to do, gives them very little time to plan the trip over especially when all thoughts will be on this Friday's game.

I like the order of our fixtures. Get the home ground advantage we earned 3 of the first 4 weeks and our most winnable away game, gives us a good chance of opening a gap if we win our home games against our nearest rivals. Catalans could have nothing to play for by then, so might Castleford. However the one game I wouldn't have wanted for the final week IF we need to win it to get 1st place was the away trip to 4th spot chasing Hudds. We might've had some success over them now but their ground is still one of our toughest places to visit.

Wire 1st up is a tough ask, they can't afford many slip-ups in their battle to get into the top 4. so winning their 1st Super 8 game is probably a must win. they'll be fancying 3/3 against Leeds.

I agree this will be a tough one, however they are the most likely of the semi finalists to have the Wembley hang over/blues to cope with

Old Feller wrote

No

If as expected Warrington get to Wembley

Keeping a fit and fresh squad is going to be important in finishing in 1st place. The rewards of top spot are finally being rewarded this year with prize money (£100k same as Wembley win I think) plus a place in next years WCC.

If we win the double (or treble!) do we get 2 (or 3) goes in the WCC?