As long as someone can tell Byrne to keep hold of the ball on the first tackle

Tend to agree with that.
Not bothered how we play as long as we win.
Wouldn’t surprise me to see Keighran at 6. I understand the need to take Farrimond out of the firing line but Hampshire doesn’t fill me with confidence re his defence hence Keighran to add some “beef”.

Well that all sounds good if Field is fit to go, a win is a must here.

Agreed - Im usually only happy when we play well but this really is one where the result is all that counts. Not really sure what to expect - its possible confidence took a real hit last week and changing up the spine again may take some adjusting to.

The Leigh and Leeds games look real tough ones to me but if we win tomorrow I think we still are capable of breaking back into the top 2 by the end of the year.

We'll finish top 2 by a few points IMO. Hull KR have a really tough run in, including coming to our place. I think finishing first could be beyond us, especially as Wire have London to play twice yet.

I don't usually look forward to Hudds at home for obvious reasons, but I am looking forward to tomorrow.

It'll be interesting to see how we respond. I think it'll take us time and it will be a tight win. It feels like we'll be limping for a few weeks in our lull to me.

A top 2 finish is key, as we'd fancy our chances at home versus anyone in a semi. It's a different proposition at Craven Park or the Haliwell Jones.

Hopefully these two losses have been exactly what we've needed and we look back at this period in October, much like we did last year about our time around Magic.

If Byrne starts i hope they let Luke or Ellis take the first ball in.

Having Faz back in the 2nd row will stiffen the defence, but I'm guessing Faz steps in to cover Leeming when he goes off after Nsemba/Walters has replaced Faz for a breather.

It would be nice to see Farrimond given/take some more responsibility but having Field back in the attacking line gives us far more attacking threat out wide and doubt in the defenders minds rather than just targeting Smith.

Field, Leeming start, Hampshire at 6, Mago Dupree Walters Eckersley on bench, Byrne out the 17

Eckersley covers for Field/Keighran, Hampshire/Farrell covers Leeming?

Not sure what rules we are playing under but the slowest ruck I’ve seen all season and as blatant a hit forward by Bibby for the try as you’ll ever see. Our right edge is dreadful and disconnected on every play which is showing no sign of being fixed.

Looks like the lull is continuing