It will be all about the first 30 minutes this game. Let's see what happens in that. If we stand back and let them play, they will come out flying. I doubt we will see the sort of finish we saw at Headingley. The game will be won and lost in that first 30 minutes.

Don’t let the facts get in the way of an anti player rant though

"Sorry, I've changed my mind Kev"?

"Playing Bradford again this time next year" !

Who is the goal kicker?

Not that I am saying go with that team, but Smith is the best goal kicker we have, so I would assume him.

shurrup. Powell looked relaxed Keving looked worried

Both Hurrel and Walker with hamstring injuries, worst thing to rush them back they just keep going again if not allowed to heal, we cannot risk both in such an important game, and end up losing two subs. surely Golding has to be given a go. we need 17 fully fit player in the starting squad not risks.

Walker is fit. I spoke to him at the game last week. Said he could have played last week, but they didn't want to risk too early.

that's fair enough Hurrell was put back in too early and it went again. know all about hamstrings and muscle pulls always best to be over cautious.

Golding for me too - gives 100%

If you cant get up for this one you have a very long season ahead.

We'll be up for it.

How long for is the real question.

Or whether it will make any difference to the performance/result.

Anti player rant? Throwaway comment more like though I apologise if it touched a nerve.
And Gotcha's correct - I was a year out in my comparison with Tomkins who was indeed 20 when he debuted for England and won a dream team nomination.