I love Evans but don't think he had a great game last night. If Wigan had better half-backs they'd have sent more high kicks his way.

I think Evans would have been up to it he has an amazing talent and will be a world class centre or fullback in his time he is still learning but was and is still head and shoulders against his opposite number last nite

He didn't do anything wrong from what I saw and looked assured in defence.
The 'chances' he got out wide were difficult and on a least 2 occasions the pass was too high forcing him to reach up and almost come to a standstill before trying to get to the line.

Che's plan seemed to be to attack on the right with Blythe and Joel - and it worked a treat - execution of the first and second tries was spot on.

Really? For me, he didn't do anything wrong and was unlucky with his try attempt. Another solid and assured game by a player who will be a star in the future, that's for sure.

Personally I'd have Blythe in above Atkins as on thus seasons form he has offered more, then have Joel and King on the wings.

I would like to see king and Joel play together on the same side of the pitch king at ctr Atkins and Evans on the other side Bridge to play along side Riley in the reserves !

Yes drop Bridge, he is clearly awful.




(shakes head in disbelief)

If you'd have told me after the perfomance in Cardiff, that with King, Atkins and Anderson out, we'd put together a run of wins including beating Saints, Leeds and Wigan, and Matty Blythe would be playing a blinder, I'd of accused you of drinking antifreeze.

Great 'problem' to have in so much as demonstrating we have quality cover across a number of positions.

No one has said he is awful but he isn't as good a ctr as king or Atkins or Blythe and he isn't a winger or full back or halfback so the only thing left is as a replacement so would have to play reserve grade until one of our centres has an injury !
Bridge has good footwork good upperbody strength his passing is suspect as is his defence good squad player nothing more IMO

Never in a month of Sundays is Atkins a better option in the centres than Chris Bridge. Bridge has turn into a marvelous centre, the perfect centre infact. Not sure how you've come to the conclusion that he can't pass.

King and Bridge would be my starting centres. With Monaghan and Atkins on the wings.

It s a great position for Mr Smith to be in to have so many excellent options.
The only downside is if he decides to bring Ryan and Matt back into the team as soon as they are fit , what does he say to Matty B or Rhys.
They have played superb and done what was asked of them by taking their chances when they came available.

Headache tablets and sleepless nights for Mr Smith I think.

I could see Atkins or Bridge going to 13 and Harrison back to prop