This could potentially be tricky folks but as a challenger I expect to ride out the early enthusiasm the Tigers will be bring and we should be aiming to bounce back with a very healthy win and boost our points difference.

2 points is all that matters at this stage, i'd take 1-0 - expecting us to rattle up a big score is silly, Cas have improved under Powell and will be a tough side to beat if they bring their A-game, we have to make sure w dont let Sunday get to us.

I wonder if Mr Mason will play?

hope so!! he can lose his head and give us penalties... and hope fielden is on too! been waiting for that rematch for a long time.

i think cas have improved since powell has taken over but this is a home win for me, we have a very good record at home against them.

mcgillvary has to start worrying about his place on the wing now?? im a big fan but been alot of mistakes lately and not scoring many tries.. george is waiting in the wings and dawson.

A champion side will win comfortably. Wigan went to Hull KR and put 80 points on them after a disastrous defeat. I am not saying I want 80 but I want a commanding win especially if we want to come top against a team that will hardly make 8th !!!!!

You mean that Wigan side who LOST to this Cas side a few weeks ago ?

Would you be happy with any win or just a commanding one ??

indeed, were wigan a disgrace and repercussions needed after that defeat?

or even hull kr when 80 points were put past them , they are on a great run now and in the play offs

Mcgillivary needs to start defending better. However I don't understand your comment on not scoring tries. Second highest try scorer and has scored 5 in his last 3 games.

Think this is going to be a tough game, Cas are now playing well under Powell, he's improved their defence and they can certainly score points against anybody. They look to be playing with confidence now and they've got some good, big, strong players in the team, Chase is rejuvinated and looking good again, love him or loath him he can destroy teams on his day. I expect a close game and I'll be more than happy with a narrow win.

The Wigan side that lost with the majority academy players yes I want a top draw performance if we that and batter them form minute one taking no prisoners we will rattle up a big score easily.

Build pressure and make them run it out of their own end for 25 minutes even if we don't have the ball for 20 mins which we will because eventually they will cough possession up after spending so long running form their own line and so much pressure !!!

No Wigan did not have a team full of academy players. The only players in the Wigan side that day that have not been regulars this season were Lewis Tierney and Andy Powell.
They may have had a few injuries but there side was still strong so you need to give credit to Cas.

stella

So 2 key popsiitons in stand off and full back wake up !

Take Brough away from us and we are in trouble !!!!!

Totally agree, Cas are a good team, Powell's got them playing well and I very much doubt Anderson will be underestimating them.

You said they had a team full of kids. Fullback missing but not halfback both Green and Smith played. And you are contradicting yourself as your claim is a good side would always find a way to win.

Does he often speak that much bollox or is it just on this thread ???