Quote: CHEADLE LEYTHER "I can't escape the feeling we are undercooked for this important first match.We have had only two pre-season hit-outs of which only 40 minutes against Wigan were of Superleague standard, whereas Castleford have had more matches and comprehensively outplayed a full strength Saints side on their own turf. Sky bet have already upped the handicap start from 10 to 12 points. I think Cas could be Yorkshire's top side this year, especially with a fit Ranji Chase this season. I still have the shudders about how he destroyed us in the qualifiers at Salford in 2015. Did we not miss a trick in not offering Toronto a pre-season match once their Wigan game was called off?'"
A fit Rangi Chase is a threat however, his defence (when Legal) is poor and we should be looking to exploit that too!
Not sure if Riddy should play this match, he didn't get any pre-season game time and Cas away on a Winters night is not the ideal season starter! We certainly have options in the halves now, Reynolds, Hampshire, Foster etc and whilst Ben Reynolds has performed well I'd like to see someone with more experience at stand off against Cas! my choice would be Cory Paterson I thought he looked great when he played there last season and, the game at Bradford in particular, he was awesome!
Why would we want to play Toronto (Leigh 'A' team) Wolfs..t or whatever they are called?