Comment on the Challenge Cup final, before, during and after the match.

Ill be making my way to Devon for a weeks rest, sun, sand and a few beers enjoy the game

If Catalans perform like they did in the SF I think they’ll win but not sure about their lineup the last two weeks. On the one hand yes you do rest players but momentum which they had leading into the SF has been lost a bit now ahead of the final.

I suspect every non Dire fan will be cheering for Catalan.

Oh how I will laugh if the Dragons pull off a win.

And it looks like the attendance will be the worst ever for a Challenge Cup final in a game which involves Warrington.

Just hope it’s a very good game for the neutral supporter, not too bothered who wins the game.
It does look as though the Catalans are slightly undercooked by showing very little interest on the super 8,s in resting too many players.
They obviously will want to stop Warrington playing there open game as they did with the Saints but I,m not sure if lightening strikes twice.

We should all be sweating on the fitness (ankle) of Antoine Gigot, the mesmerising Catalans full back. Without him Catalans lose a lot of attacking strike power and the game will be less exciting.

This is a tough game to call. Warrington are favourites but if Catalans play like they did in the semi they will lift the cup and create French rugby league history. Catalans rested several players in their last two fixtures.

We?

Depends who you're cheering for

I just hope that the referee has a good game such that there's no controversy over the final result....oh and I hope that Warrington have the game sown up by 3/4 time so that I can enjoy my beer.

Warrington has two danger me: Stefan Ratchford and Darryl Clark. If Catalans can bottle up those two, and Antoine Gigot is fit, then Catalans should win.

Nothing funny if Catalans win. They are a good side, playing against another good side. And, of course, neutrals will support the French team, they are good for the game. Meanwhile, Warrington supporters will do what they are supposed to do, support Warrington.

Quite straightforward, really.

I can't really argue with any of that Jonno, every neutral will probably back Catalans, if they win I'm sure that you'll be laughing like a drain and yes there's a good chance that this year's attendance will probably be the worst ever for a Challenge Cup Final that involves Warrington as it's safe to say that there's usually more at our finals.

How's things with you otherwise?

Wire's pack will have to make a stand against what's likely to be a pretty full on onslaught. Westwood'll be in his element, I'll be interested to see whether Hill fronts up to Catalans and not the ref.

Warrington -4.