On Eckersley, very limited time at FB in the Reserves, not sure about Academy. He may have had some time at FB at Widnes IIRC.

I can't (and wouldn't want to) see Farrimond at Hooker yet, real shame for Forber - what injury does he have?

I would be surprised if we lose against them at The Brick, our home form is fantastic. Having said that, they do have a good team on paper.

Whatever we do I hope we have French 6 Smith 7. Just expecting to French to pick up where he left off at 6 will be tough and I dont think hes as explosive at 1 as he once was

Thought this could be an option. Played there a lot last year.

That means it would be a new combination. The best pairing is Smith and French and I think we should stick with it.

French fb Farrimond 6 and Cooper starting prop, Walters on bench

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I don't think I've watched a single game this year that hasn't left me frustrated with the referees and ridiculous rules except the WCC.

Never a sinbin. Fantastic tackle from O'Neil, I'm sick of good hits being penalised. Why snuff out what makes the game great? This game had the makings of a classic but it's been bogged down to players whining to the ref and trying to outdo the other with playing for penalties.

My god, it's frustrating.

We won

Saints lost




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Loved that game - very intense. SL needs more of that.

Leigh are a very good side but Wigan were exceptional at times. Those tries would be celebrated in any rugby competition in the world.

French and Wardle outstanding.

What a finish to the game.

Scoreline doesn't reflect the game, Leigh would've beat anyone else in the League with the intensity they brought.

I was worried about the game turning into a penalty-fest but that second half was brilliant.

Great game. We lack 4 quality players but we will get there. Marshall’s brilliance finished us off I feel.

Glad we gave it a dig but Wigans defence outstanding. Well done and see you in 4 weeks.

Absolutely cracking game, just what we needed, no quarter asked for or given from both sides, really enjoyed it

4 tries as good as any you will see…but scored all in the same game.

Very lucky to be able to watch this team at the moment.

Tough game, thought Leigh did well first fifteen minutes of both halves. Our defence was immense, although Dwyers try was pretty soft.

French and Wardle unplayable at times and Marshy's 'worldie' try was up there with the best.

All in all we did well considering the disruption in the opening minutes when we lost Cooper.

*Just hope French is okay as he looked like he may have tweaked the back of his thigh returning that ball from his own line.