If that's the case then I would expect Wildies ribs to be tested very early doors although I don't think he will run from dummy half much. Keep making the fullback run for kicks.

Personally I always like Wilde when he was with us, a good interchange with Hood.

Smith is sold and I just think Hingano lacks confidence and is better in the halves, both are more solid in their defence than their go forward though.

I find tomorrow's match to be quite the psychological tussle, McDermott, who has always seemed to have a bee in his bonnet about Leigh since our rather close 2014(?) Challenge Cup meeting with a Leeds team in their pomp, is playing Fev up as the underdog this time.

I've not seen Fev play this season so all I can go off is the names in the squad and their past performances.

Win, lose or draw this match is just a palate cleanser for the first match and a prelude to what lies ahead in the rest of the season.

Most of the pundits are going with Fev for a narrow win, with the exception of Garry Schofield. Even the betting establishment are favouring Fev. I have no problem with the underdog tag, and hope that Lammy can use it to our advantage.

I was supposed to be away this weekend but due to Covid symptoms today I’ve had to cancel. Upside, I’ll be home and hopefully able to find a stream of the game. It’s a 4am kickoff in my world but I’ll be up and at least listening on radio Manchester/Leeds.
I’m going for a narrow win by the boys, but we need to set our stall simple and penalty free for the first 20 mins. Then Ipape can run em ragged when he comes on.
Up The Comics !

The "injured" trio all starting for Fev. This could be squeaky bum time. COYL!