The only way I'd consider NOT playing Crowther is if Fitzgibbon was available and we had one of Nicholson or Bateman on the bench. It's a shoot out between Philbin and Musgrove for me, one that Musgrove probably just about wins due to consistency, though I think Philbin offers more impact.

Dufty
Thewlis
Tai
King
Ashton
Williams
Drinkwater
Vaughan
Powell
Yates
Bateman
Nicholson
Currie

Walker
Musgrove
Harrison
Crowther

18th Man Philbin

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i think musgrove missing out after how he's played in the 3 games while vaughan is out is hard call.

for me he should be retaining his starting spot

Good luck for tomorrow (Cas Fan)

SB's going with Philbin over Crowther.

Starting props are Yates & Musgrove as it stands.

No decision has been made over whether Walker or Powell starts.

You have to play Philbin vs Saints, it's a no brainer. Seems weird to be in a position where there isn't space in the 17 for two excellent, in-form players in Lindop and Crowther.

Why do you feel it's a no brainer? Crowther has been excellent, Philbin has been injured.

Obviously depends on Philbin being fully fit. But all of his best ever performances have been against Saints and he really gives it the opposition - which needs to be our mindset tonight.

Philbin was exceptional against Saints.