I said Inglis to fullback after the last game but some thought not, so if he is to stay centre I really don’t see how Lineham could come straight back in.

Based on a meritocracy I'd agree. I wouldn't pick on Mamo or this game necessarily but there is sometimes a need to keep things fresh, in addition to Lineham acting the goat and forcing the issue, as we shouldn't rely on flogging the same/best 17 every week.

We'll have some natural selection through knocks and fatigue, but if we believe that a drop in form should be in the selection mix, effort and good form should be rewarded.

I wouldn't want to play Inglis at FB for 80 min. Yes he's class, yes he played there last week but he's had one game in 2 years so he's rusty and finding his match fitness. Ratchford and Thewlis are FB's, Mamo 3rd choice in that position.

If Mamo doesn't go FB then your wings are any 2 from Mamo, Lineham and Charnley. Although he had a better game last week I would say that Charnley should be the one to miss out.

Well, Price seemed happy enough with how Inglis filled in at full-back on Saturday, so it's certainly an option. Might be good to have Austin on the bench, to allow for more flexibility if a reshuffle in the backs is needed during the game.

I have watched the game twice now and I will stick with my selection of the backs for the Cup game this Friday.
FB Ratchford LW Lineham LC King RC Mamo RW Charnley Half Backs Widdop & Austin.

If Greg Inglis plays I hope he proves me totally wrong and scores a hat-trick.

I’d go

Thewlis
Mamo
Inglis
King
Charnley

Lineham has to get earn his right to get back into the team after his recent brainfart.

I'd really like to see that back line. At the same time I have zero expectation it will happen

Thewlis needs games. He is too good and too young not to be given a chance in a Cup competition.

Thewlis for Ashton should be the only change from last week

I'd be happy with lineham sitting out an extra week on the naughty step with austin.

We've not missed either of them, he doesn't get to waltz straight back in.

Might make him think

Genuine question- how badly has Austin played?
The right side has been ineffective but is that Austin, Hughes, Mamo or Charnley or a combination?

I really don't know what the best option is but SP could choose Ratch at f/b with Austin in the halves and Mamo on the wing with Thewlis missing out.

Mamo has done nothing wrong. King had a mare at right centre but I can't see GI missing out - and that could be our downfall.

Would you not bring in Mulhern for Akauola?

Well it doesn’t look like blame lies with Mamo, Charnley just scored on the other side so... My view is that Austin has not been pulling his weight leading to an over reliance on the bomb at the end of sets.

I’m a Lineham fan but it’s a no for me. He can work his way back in. I like the idea of Austin as a super sub if he’s out to prove us all wrong.

However, Thewlis at FB with Inglis in the centres and Mamo out wide seems to be the general consensus. Can’t argue with that.

I'm a big believer of if it ain't broke don't fix it. Why change a winning team, the only change should be an injured player. Put Thewlis at Fullback and leave it at that. I didn't see the game as i don't have a season ticket to watch it, but i don't know how well Akouala played to keep his spot but i would prefer Mulhern over him.
Leave lineham out as we're not missing him and he should wait his turn.