im not so sure about Clarke.... it would appear he has nailed down the 2nd hooker spot at present... But when wood and westood are back I would imagine grix goes to 13, with bridge moving back into the centres.

It's harsh on Riley, especially after he has been playing so well... No room for sentiment though.

Hodgson
King
Atkins
Bridge
Monaghan
Briers
Myler
Morley
Monaghan
Carvell
Anderson
Westwood
Grix

presuming no backs on the bench then its probably a case of picking 4 from these

Solomona
Wood
Cooper
Harrison
Clarke
Higham

Nice problems to have

Wouldn't bring Westwood back unless he's 100%

Some absolute tool in the South Stand tonight down near the West stand "Simon Grix, i can't stand him, he's fuc***g sh*t" I had to move away. Obviously not got a clue about rugby and calls himself a Wire. This is the longest we have had Grix in the team and he's been fantastic. If he could kick the ball we would have a world beater on our hands.

Very Very early days injury wise but I think Brett picked up an ankle injury, don't know how bad but should we give him an extra week and keep him for the final??

Riley
King
Atkins
Bridge
Monaghan
Briers
Myler
Morley
Monaghan
Carvell
Anderson
Westwood
Grix

Solomona
Wood
Harrison
Clarke

Really hurt leaving Coops out of the 17, but we need a rotation for Monas M.

Agree with those saying Grix is quality, I thought we'd really miss a hard tackling, dynamic 2nd row with Benny out but as it is Grix has really stepped up to the mark.

As for next week it'd be madness to not have a replacement hooker on the bench, so Clarke will be there. It'd be tough on Riely to leave him out, I like that he brings so much more pace into our back line and him and Ryan are a fantastic partnership that really causes trouble. Still, in TS we trust.