I do think we'll have to mix things up for Challenge Cup game.Although we won by a big score the game was quite tight and they could easily cut those errors out of their game after last time.


If they are fit I'd play Trueman and Atoni.

Some difficult decisions to have, but it’s a nice position to be in. I have a feeling Trueman will slot back in to 6 with Lino going back to 7. They are a lot better defensive duo at 6/7 than Russell and Lino. 

Their biggest threat was Hanley I thought, he looked dangerous on that edge and ran a stunning line to score.  Thought Scott did a great job on Tesi Niu, who is an absolute unit. I can’t see them competing at 50% again so we’re in for a battle again.  Atoni in for Cozza for me too. 


If Matty Russell doesn’t play as it looked like he was struggling at the end I’d like see what Neil tchamambe have a pop on the wing. Being going well in the reserves, although didn’t play today, Walmsley did. 

Hope Jowitt is back ......we attack better with him in the line , our centres/wing get more chances . Rourke has been great , I just feel we play more expansive with Jowitt and Truman ( for that matter ) in the team . 

Rourke

Russell

Scott

Hall

Johnstone 

Truman

Lino

McMeekan 

Hood

Hamlin-Uale

Griffin 

Vagana

Pitts




Subs

Rodwell

Atoni

Faatili 

Smith

Agree with most of that but yet to be impressed by Hall...think there's been a couple of occasions when he hasn't passed to his winger and the play has died with him....Pratt and Scott every time for me.

I predict max will be in the squad for Leigh 

Pratt won’t lose his spot unless he’s injured.

He was 100% tackle efficiency vs Leigh and made similar metres to Scott so can’t see him being dropped. He’s not catching headlines but he is putting in strong performances still. A consistently good performer for his age. 

Personally, I wouldn’t change any player in the 17 except Trueman for Russell. Though I would be fine with Russell playing too. 

Russell looked a little banged up but hopefully he’s fit to play. 


I did notice Vagana went off vs Leigh. Hopefully that was tactical. 

Mr Powell was saying, after the big boot was taken off Max,s foot ,he still was getting pain in is foot, so could be out longer than first though . Think we should be putting the same team out for cup game unless some one as a knock Rourke is beginning to look good at fullback, and was impressed with Russell at 7 . Problem with bringing back players who have been out injured is they are not up to speed .You could see that in the way .Pitts and Griffin played against Leigh ,there second game back and looked a lot sharper than last week 

I'm happy that we have a squad of players who ALL represent the club with honour, spirit and ability... Whoever the coaching staff select is fine by me!

Totally agree with that! It appears that who ever pulls the shirt on will bust a gut and not let the team down. Prime example is Cozza. He has stepped in a few times in big games and done a good job fitting in seemlessly. 

No room for Trueman then.