My mistake an announcement I believe is imminent now he's returned from Jack Hughes's stag doo.

I agree re Flower but would ask when is Joel coming back? If he's fully fit he's a cert for our starting 17 IMO.

There's rumours of Joel retiring isn't there? Would be a shame but if not I think he only makes the bench for now.

Manfredi will play right wing with Joe on the left. I reckon Flower will start with FPN, Clubb and Tautai off the bench. Joel might be a bench player as he could go into front and back row plus loose if required.
It's now been confirmed Sam will miss the start of the season but will MM or Joel. Thankfully Clubby has been given the all clear.
All in all that's a very strong 17 with massive strength in depth as well.

I agree with you about Joel. He will be playing in the middle from now on. If we got a season out of Joel and Lockers rotating at 13 I'd be happy.

Quite keen to see Forsyth. Higginson might step up too (last season was too early for him, but I think he has real promise), and Fell. One thing is almost certain with Wigan, someone will come through.