What's the reasons behind that? I presume Orrell isn't up to scratch and the DW isn't available?

It's not as simply as Hampshire is a 6 and Williams is a 7 so that's where they will play. Hampshire is more like Smith in that he's better at first receiver and on the right hand side. Williams seems better as a second receiver because of his strength, footwork and offloading ability, similar to Blake Green and just like Green he favours the left.

It used to be simple, halfbacks used to play as a unit all over the field, If what you say is correct, it confirms that all the creativity in young players (especially halfbacks) is being coached out of young players at an early age.

I don't think that's the case. Halves just tend to be played down one side of the field these days and most players are better on one side compared to the other - in the same way that they would be left or right handed.

Sorry to differ with what you are saying Cherry, but I can imagine the reaction of the Murphy's, Gregs and Edwards of this world when asked if they are right or left handed before being told what side of the field they should line up on. Cheers.

You don't think players are likely to have a preferred side of the field? It's no different to Man United playing Ryan Giggs on the right - brilliant player but only ever capable of playing his best on one side of the field.

Was it to the right that Gregory was so bad at passing to he used to turn his back to the opposition?

Not sure. The RFL insist it has to be played at a first team venue. Clearly they aren't allowed at the DW so are left with little choice. Its been suggested the 2011 of Leigh isn't on because they are hosting Championship Finals day the same weekend.

Must agree with this - Williams seems a solid and an all round player - several times he stopped Leeds forwards head on and pushed them back. Also a very clever and natural rugby player. Doesn't have the speed and evasion of Hampshire but boy what a combination they might be

I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to make the young lads play away instead of at home as it will help build there character of majority of crowd is against them.

I was hoping for a ground closer than Headingley, I cannot make it on the 28th. Seems a shame that the best team doesn't get the advantage. Does anyone know if we are showing it live on Wigan TV?

Disappointed that it has to be a standalone game, what a curtain raiser that would be to our game on Friday

Official reason for it not being at the DW please, anyone.

try asking "whelan" it isn't due to Wigan Athletic as they are away at Watford.

But I thought it was OUR ground and we were all best of buddies now. NOT