Its a tricky one we don't want any injuries before the semi but we need wins for the playoff an also more good form before the semi, we really could to without an 80min battle all the way through one good thing is that Wigans game against Saints will be a hard, tough match aswell and might take something out of them, both teams couldn't have picked tougher games to play before the semi.

Although i think we have a tough job beating Leeds with a full team we should be resting a few players.

Ideally i would like to rest a few forwards, possible Morley and Carvell and bring in Blythe, McCarthy and 1 other, i would play Riley against Leeds at full-back but bring in Mathers for the Wigan game and if Clarke is fit id play him at hooker against Leeds and rest Monaghan.

We have an advantage of seeing what Wigan will be doing on Friday night although i feel they don't have enough players to rest any anyway, finding the line between resting a few players and putting out a team that competitive is a fine one.

If i remember rightly TS was never one for resting players at Leeds when they had a big game the following week.

Full Strength. (Excluding folk who have carried niggles etc.)

If you go there minus Morley & Carvell, you may as well rest the other 15 as it's pointless.

There may be one or two missing this weekend for other reasons.
I'd go there as full strength as possible, players often say sometimes a week off disrupts rhythm.

Nice problem to have. I think Riley has to play because he's got genuine pace.

Think you maybe right there, if Tony is as strict on discipline as we are lead to believe, 2 players may well pick up injuries this week.

they will when they have a chat with tony tommorrow

Theonly virgin you should be aware of is Mary.

Yep, will be interesting to see how he responds to this one.

For me, it is full strength. We are battling for that 5th spot, we are in two comps, not just the Challenge Cup.

were you pointing at your groin when you made that statement?

you can come with me at half 2 then