The reason it wasn't is because football full time scores were on, apparently.

It would have been nice to get a kind draw again, one of the mid table sides like Castleford, Hull or Saints. We've got the other of the big two but we've got home advantage, us (Speccies) need to make that count.

It's a mouthwatering tie, probably as excited i've been for a fixture since we met Wigan at Widnes in 2009 that hasn't involved a Wembley trip.

Hope it's an anticlimax, a crap game for the neutrals and we stonk them.

4th Place is not mid table.

I like the Rourke's Drift reference.

You'll be pleased to know that our injury list may now be getting shorter. Five players 'in with a shout' of returning for our match on Friday. That includes three of our five halfbacks. If they do return, and if they survive the match, that will be very encouraging. Another three are due back soon after (Flannery, TP and Scott Moore). Leon Pryce has had a scan on his injury today and if that is all clear then he could be playing soon as well.

In fact, it could be that we are a full team for the first time this season, just in time to play against Warrington. It could be fun!

Nah, you'll stuff us.

Just like you we're injury ravaged. We've got Louis Anderson, Harrison, Myler, Ben Evans and loads of U16's missing too. Just how we're top of the league and dealing with a serious injury crisis like you guys is beyond me.

It is a bit, really hope you guys cling on and make the eight though.