I agree - although its important to remember it was only O'Loughlin and Tomkins who were actually rested. And I anticipate Wane will say they had knocks in the post match interview.

You blood youngsters one at a time. Wane has probably dented confidence in the youngsters not built it. Complete up on wanes part and I hope post match he apologies to widnes, the kids and the fans

Fine? What for? Bringing through british talent or utilising a squad?

To be fair although Wane arguably shown disrespect it sounded like Russell had a decent game on the radio

Giving youngsters a game is fine. Targeting opposition that haven't yet won in the league for introducing youngsters is fine. Choosing a side made up of first-team squad members is also fine, and shouldn't incur any penalty from the RFL.

If not forced into it by injury, then leaving out two of your three most potent playmakers (Leuluai, Sam), the captain and on-field core of the defensive line (O'Loughlin), your trusted pressure place-kicker (Pat), all at the same time to introduce those youngsters is always risky, and was clearly a misjudgement today.

Really, the upshot of that game is that it's two 'safe' points lost, and a bitter lesson regarding team selection. I'd be amazed if SW makes the same mistake again. Those two points may not matter come the end of the season, but I reckon everyone would rather have them than not.

i blame the iPitch

Can't disagree with that assessment.

Poor performance against Huddersfield, we work hard to put it right against the likes of Leeds and Catalans and then chuck away a chance to hit top spot by showing utter disrespect to Widnes ... totally

I hope that Wane puts his hand up for this defeat, I'm fine with a couple of changes to give youngsters a chance and rest first choice players but to change most of the players in major team positions was ridiculous. All it does is disrupt the team.

Not good enough.

only two rested ??

Arrogance personified......how much could that cost you come end of season ?

I cringe when I read this board at times. Some of the posts on here are pathetic.

Wane must shoulder the blame even though ultimately it was a total lack of composure when in winning positions that cost us. I honestly believe that with just one of Sam, Leuluai or Lockers in that side we'd have taken the game comfortably but it wasn't to be.

In the main the youngsters actually played well. Matty Russell will be a sensation and Steffan Marsh showed real quality today (sadly for the wrong side).

There were actually some positives today as crazy as the selections, match and result was.

I hope we get fined for that display! paying fans should expect to see a strong side!

I hope we get fined for that display! paying fans should expect to see a strong side!

Probably nothing - ask Leeds how much a defeat in March counts when October comes round.

Todays result is totally irrelevant to our season.

You may not like that but the structure of the competition means the weekly rounds count for very little.

Wigan will be in the playoffs.