Now I caveat this by saying I would say this as a Skolars supporter. I think Skolars stand a good chance of surprising a rusty Quins side on the 22nd Jan.

The Skolars squad looks as good as they have had. Some good local recruits and overseas experience and talent. The most exciting thing is James massara the new coach. He seems a real talent and has had the lads training hard. Add In Joe Mbus influence I think there could be an upset.

Thoughts?

Nil nil matched postponed, Quins to go bust before replay date.
Points awarded to Skolars who hold the cup for eternity

I have obviously not been on the narcotics You have

Tickets not selling well Skolar?

To even the game up we should give you 4 points each time you cross the half way line with the ball in hand

Equally only let Jonny Wells do the scoring-You will remember he put the ball down 2 metres short last year.

Your best hope of winning is that BMcD still hasn't figured out what went wrong last season...

Skolars lost to a [igood[/i amateur team in the CC last year- They are nothing more than that.

Quins reserves would spank them-Lets not try and build this up into a competitive match-it is a semi contact pre season run out-an opportunity to go through some sets, try a few combinations, look at the defensive structures-more importantly showcase RL in the city of London-Its a pity it isnt more competitive

They've done the right thing in moving it to a Fri-at least now it will be a booze up and afford the city boys the opportunity to finish up in Spearmint Rhinos!

Hoping for 3 figures for Quins and 0 points for Skolars.

you cant go by last year. thats was a complete screw up. also dont forget that amatuer side has a massive cup tradition getting to the last 16 a few years ago and you beat them not so well if i remember right?

up until then the Skolars have been very competitive and given the recruitment thats gone on i can see a big change. i hope the quins boys take your attitude it will only play into the skolars hands.

Keep dreaming pal.

you are the last person i would call Pal

That cuts deep

For Skolars to believe they can win is one thing, them actually winning the game is another. Yes, Skolars will have a better team this year (lets be honest, they couldn't be any worse!), but realistically they remain a below average Championship One side. I dearly hope that will one day change, but they have taken so many steps backwards since Latham left it's embarassing.

One thing is for certain and that is that the result of this match is a complete irrelevance. Its a pre season training match designed to earn a few quid.

Who cares what the result is because its not about that

edited .......and worse than a number of amateur clubs

Im not having a go its just fact.

How do you figure that one out. it makes no sense except for last season. even then you could argue that Workington were just as bad. previous years we have finished 8 or 7 out 12. that cant be the worst then right?