I would have no concern using Mossop in the back row he has excellent lateral mobility in the defensive line that a traditional Prop is sometimes exposed by when playing in the second row.

Jamie Peacock is an example of how someone can get exposed as a weakness in defence when used in the second row, but I do not think that Mossop with his athleticism will be an issue used in this role.

That's not all that's needed though when defending further out, especially if he's defending down the right hand side. Decision making and communication are just as important and that's where he might not be quite so effective. That said, he'd probably be far better defensively than Hock and probably Farrell too judging by his recent performances.

Given he has played second row most of his career to date i would not have any concerns in relation to this.

He was never the strongest defender though, and he hasn't played second row at all this year. He might not be au fait with the decision making of the players around him.

I do agree that he'd probably be a better option than either Hock or Farrell. It's just a question of whether Coley (getting on a bit), Prescott (an injury worry) and Cross (far from convincing and a possible liability) would be a good 3 to have at prop.

Cross vs Hock is the biggest decision to make in my opinion. Both don't look up to speed but of the two Hock has at least had a game where he looked effective, albeit against a poor side.

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If it's Kyle Eastmond then that is really bad news... for Wigan. I was looking forward to him being anonymous in attack and getting torn to pieces out wide and/or close to the line. Shame.

Our injury curse against you lot strikes again. At least this time we have two halfbacks that can play rugby are fit.

Roby On another note, hope whoever it is feels completely fine and ready to go by Sunday!

Looks to be Eastmond...

Hock and either Preccy or Faz to miss out for me:

Sam
Josh
Joel
George
Pat
Finch
Deacon
Coley
Tommy
Lima
Hansen
Hoff
Lockers

Micky Mac
Mossop
Preccy/Faz
Cross

no excuses. you have a full team out bar one and fred perry. should be a cracker - can't wait till saturday afternoon.

We've got Magennis injured as well as perry and Ade.

I'm still confident and probably will be until the teams warm up like the QF. Was only when the West Stand erupted when the lads headed back to the sheds after the huddle that I really felt the nerves.

Don't forget wheeler.

Wello
Makinson
Shenton
Meli
Foster
Pryce
Lomax
Graham
Roby
TP
Flannery
Sia
Wilkin

Gaskell
Moore
Lms
Clough

This is apparently the saints team