I think we could miss his defensive skills and poss his kicking.
Peet had to do what he did to put his stamp on it really

his choice to move back over there

that makes no sense....

Back on the game itself. It's utterly crucial that we have a good first 20 mins until the likes of Havard and Mago come off the bench. Discipline has to be bang on too. The fear of an Isa going hunting fills me with dread. Tommy Leauluai is the benchmark of how to control aggression. (watch him get sent off now)

That's true. Tommy doesn't often get it wrong. I don't really want to see Willie in the side.

Head says- Saints 24-Wigan 12
Heart says-Wigan 24 - Saints 12

I believe Bevan will cause havoc as he owes them one and all eyes will be on Jai so Bevan will roam the back line as alluded to before.
Just need to hold them for 20mins (easier said than done) then it will become really interesting too see wwho will crack first and the the response.

I can’t wait for this afternoon ! It’s gonna be a cracker !

If the team is picked on form he doesn’t get in…though Peet may pick him on merit (for other things he offers). Personally I think our back row is stronger without him.

Bibby having a shocker

Bibby struggling to hold Hurrell.

We need to get real about our three-quarters. We're still short of good centres.

Our own interchange has absolutely crucified us, along with French’s dreadful defensive misreads. As for Bibby, bin him off. Should never be a centre at a club like ours.

Plain stupidity, silly penalties, we've gifted them field position.

Swap Bibby and Bateman ASAP.

Went from an excellent attacking position with 6 tackles in the barrel to conceding a try under the posts in 2 plays. Very disappointing passage of play.

We’ve clear weakness at this level. Centres, hooker and interchange props. We knew it would take longer than one winter to fix but it’s glaring.