I think he'll go for Faz because Hock still isn't sharp enough at A and B in the line and Buderus will punish us for that.

If we're strong around the PTB in defence, win the collision and the floor and push up fast around the ruck, we'll strangle them. Every good thing they do comes from Buderus breaking from acting half.

I would play Hock and Prescott, drop Goulding and Farrell. Hock has the X factor.

Bringing Hock into the side does mean switching round half the team from what it's been the entire season.

The 19 players have been told who the 17 players are who will play in the final.

I would think so too! They will have known for the majority of the week.

Have a look at the video from the Saracens training session, it is probably a clue. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=505962

Have a look at the video from the Saracens training session, it is probably a clue. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=505962

Can you spell it out for those of us on iPhones with no ability to watch flash videos please?

It shows the entire Wigan squad out on the training park going through training moves, apart from Prescott who I can't see. Both Farrel and Hock are present. Perhaps Prescott has suffered a setback?

I had a limited view from the south stand but Prescott was in deep conversation with somebody when he went off against Bradford about 10mins from time. He stood on the touchline for a minute or so and seemed to be pointing at his leg so it wouldn't surprise me if he's not quite right.

Hope he is mind.