Does it really matter who is out? As one door closes one opens, it all creates competition for places and no matter who takes to the field its a derby and it will be competitive. I'd rather have a few out in all honesty.

Injuries are part and parcel of RL that's why clubs have 25+ in their squads. The real question should be, could any of those injuries have been avoided/timescales shortened with better management or techniques. I suspect that if this was a GF then a few more players would be available. This is Wigan v Saints and 99% of the time we get an excellent contest no matter which personnel turn out. I expect tonight's game to be no different.

Rumour has it Greenwood is on the bench for you lot tonight and possibly Walsh.

I think if it's a straight up forward battle I think saints have the edge just with sheer size, but if it's an expansive game I think we have the edge IMO our backs are the better set, should be a close game which could go either way

Especially with Makinson out.

Anyway, safely arrived at Wigan hotel, a marked contrast to the last Saints game when I arrived bloody and battered...

So looking forward to this!