You could leave Evalds out (though I agree, I'd prefer to see him in the side every week). If Locke pulls up again, you could drop BJB back to fullback and push Paterson in to the centres and MCB out to the wing. We wouldn't need to carry an extra back on the bench in that case.......

But if you leave Fages out where is your interchange hooker?

Nope i'd take the gamble and leave out Evalds, Not sure who else...... could be anyone. Fages off the bench could be a game changer as well!

I hope Locke is really 100% fit, if so then I`m sure we all agree he has to be in the team. But he had this groin problem last year and seemingly still has it will he be plagued all year ?
Happy that Niall is a very able back up, just nervous about Locke starting and breaking down within 20 mins and us having to rejig the backline to cover.

Will be good seeing Locke IF he's fully fit, it all smacks a little of getting the big name import out on the pitch and use his name.

If we're going with a utility player surely Walton should get the nod for his ability in the centres and back row.

If Locke is fit then he should play.
If ANY doubt he should not play & ensure that he is available against Hull & hopefully the remainder of the season.

Evalds should be starting tonight, he has a game under his belt where as Locke won't be up to full match fitness and the young lad deserves it.

You can't leave out a fit Kevin Locke. If you went by that logic when would Locke get back in the team? Evalds time for the #1 shirt will come, in the mean time he will have to play understudy to one of the best full backs in the world. I'm

This

Although I might play Evalds instead of Johnson. Harsh on Johnson but someone's gotta miss out

It seems strange how Locke was omitted from the squad on Tues, yet is apparently 100% fit by Weds afternoon. If he was fully fit surely he would've been in the original squad list.

Although if he scores the winning try tonight I'm sure no one will be complaining.

Correct.
If he's genuinely fit,he plays and Evalds misses out.
If we're worried about him breaking down,he shouldn't be in the team for any game,let alone Saints.
For me,Evalds is either full back,or misses out.
We can't afford a bench spot for cover.