Very real chance of SF berth and a nice cash injection.

Much rather play the reserves vs Barrow if they get through excellent then play them again for match experience.

1895 isn't something we should concern ourselves I don't think. League much more important especially if we have to play midweek

It’s merely to cover over the cracks by trying make Wembley look a bit less empty on cup final day.

Think we should bail on the 1895 cup.... It's s truly e concept.

I don't have a problem with their being a lower league cup competition. They do it in Soccer and I can imagine its a wonderful experience to get to Wembley and enjoy a cup-final when you support a "smaller" side.

I'm not convinced that the top half of the championship gain much from participating though, and for next year I'd take the lead of those teams that turned it down (I'm surprised the RFL allowed anyone to choose what comps they play in to be honest).

Didnt Toulouse/Toronto decline to enter the Comp something to do with their RFL Membership cant remember the exact wording

I thought Widnes opted out as well.

I'm just confused as to why they didn't begin the competition earlier such that any unforseen circumstances such as Bradford humiliating Leeds can be accounted for in the fixture scheduling in more convenient, or at the very least, provide more time for clubs to plan their playing resources accordingly.