TBH I would not have Bateman in the 17 but put him in because Burgess will play him. Back row should be Nicholson and Fitzgibbon but hey ho

Bateman is in the international squad.

I think he has been getting much more effective.

Would you have him in the 13?

Good question, and a good problem to have.

I'd be and was very happy with Fitzgibbon and Nicholson but Bateman is improving and he's not just a 'third wheel' in this squad. I think he's played himself into contention and he's useful if our previous 'first picks' need a freshen up.

I'd start him and have Nicholson on the bench for Saints. I like the bit of mongrel that he brings and he is a terrier in defence.

I agree that Bateman is improving but getting in that international squad is no hallmark of quality seeing as Chris Hill is bizarrely in there.

Very true. Nicholson is not in the squad though and he is a rival for the same spot. I think Bateman's experience, aggression and utility are what Sam likes.

He's in the Shaun Wane club.

I’m not sure “mongrel” works any more. It seems “wind up merchant” is more effective (in a Mikey Lewis way NOT a Jake Connor way).

Bateman & Fitzgibbon starting 2nd rows tomorrow. Nicholsons on the bench.

Apologies if I've missed something, but what's up with Harrison? Injured, ban, dropped?

Quote TF and the wire="TF and the wire"Apologies if I've missed something, but what's up with Harrison? Injured, ban, dropped?'" Lower leg injury https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ens-clash/ We're looking a little light again up front. Musgrove needs to put in a big shift.

Quote TF and the wire="TF and the wire"Apologies if I've missed something, but what's up with Harrison? Injured, ban, dropped?'" Lower leg injury https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... ens-clash/ We're looking a little light again up front. Musgrove needs to put in a big shift.