I'd have that 17 too but with McDermott's brilliant plan ( god did I say that?

) of starting with Clarkson at DH and Sutcliffe off the bench.

I would like to see Ward at LF some part of game also.....

Apparently Hall will be rested for the Wigan game with BJB coming in. I'd imagine Ward may come in for another forward for similar reasons.

Either way. Both teams will have strong line ups. And should be a fantastic advert for the sport.

I would generally agree with this. Cas currently have the best attack in the league, Leeds are second only by 8 points, but you get the point. It might not be a 'top of the table' clash but it's the best attack vs the best defence. Should be a cracker.

I'd not totally disagree. We still throw silly balls. Have poor last tackle options that cost us against Saints.

I think to say we were out on our feet Sunday is a massive overreaction though. We brought Mariano off the bench (having 2 of our forwards missing already) and he was knocked straight out so we were a sub short, and got back from 28-16 down to have the chance to win the game with 5 minutes to go.

So far this year. Lynch, Huby and Millington have been getting us in the good positions to attack from. And we have dangerous backs, obviously Carney and Shenton our main output.

I'd suggest winning the forward battle will dictate who wins the game.

Hall was injured against Wigan.

I think he would be a huge loss for this particular game. As I said earlier, yardage will be the key in this one.

Hall took a few knocks against Wigan and got a fair bit of treatment. Makes sense to keep him fresh with BJB kicking his heels.

If Hall's got some wear and tear, then give him a week off. It's a long turnaround until the next game to get himself sorted.

Otherwise, I'd be tempted to go same again. Clarkson's defence up the middle will be needed early doors, and Sinfield can always slide into dummy half later in the game.

If we go with BJB for Hall then I'd rather we keep Briscoe on the right vs Carney and not switch him over to the left like last time.

Very short turnaround for Castleford (Sunday game followed by a Thursday game). I'd therefore expect Leeds to take full advantage in the 2nd half and win with plenty to spare.

that is the big factor 4 day turn around we rested a couple Sunday but for big game must to short of turn around. The best clash of the night Shenton vs Watkins that will be cracking match up Shenton on fire at the moment and Watkins is very good prospect who finally realising how good he is so looking forward to that clash.

I think it'll be close. I've a sneaky feeling that Leeds' intensity and focus will drop a notch or two following Wigan and Saints back-to-back. And Cas aren't the wisest choice of team with which to take liberties.