Speaking to someone last night who said Riddy may be out on Friday because a problem with his ribs, I hope he's fit to face the pies... Would miss Riddy who has turned into an incredible talent under the wing of Basil

Would rather have him fit for the start of the season - Friday is not much more than a money spinner, already had 2 good hit outs.

Would rather have him playing though

It'll be good experience & a full game for Brieley if Riddy can't play so every cloud & that

I would prefer Martyn to sit this one out if there is a slight doubt with an injury. Friendlies are not for proving your comitment to the cause. He has got a full competative season ahead to prove that.

If he isn't 100% then he won't play as far as I can tell from what was said at the forum about Beswick's injury. Gives us a chance to assess other half-backs combinations if he misses out.

It will be a shame if he misses the wigan game but there is no point risking him getting injured in a friendly. Riddy is going to be a key player for us once again this year and keeping him at full fitness for the 'real' season has to be the priority. If Riddy is out for friday then i'd go Brierly and Duffy at 6&7 with Beswick and Nicho as hookers.

No point at all in risking injured or niggled players now. It's a long season and as the last two years have proven, we are prone to burning out.

Please change the title of the thread its most uncomfortable for some of us ha

Just asked him on twitter. He'll find out more tonight

Well we could move McNally to the half backs and play Pownall full back.

On the other hand Brierley from the start. The coaching team will choose and lets be honest they do know best.

Tommy Goulden is an injury doubt as well apparently.

Said it before no need to risk anyone, any doubts whatsoever and the no matter who the player is he should be saved for the bigger games to come.

It's a low key last hit out against the pies 2nd string. No point risking anyone who is not 100%. It will be played like a training game anyway. Use the game to get the likes of Pownall fit.

Don't be so sure. The young pies will be expecting a strong Leigh team and be baying for body parts. Training game my left foot. It's Leigh vs Wigan.