I would play him if at all possible, he has had his best 2 games so far against Bradford including playing on 1 leg in the semi final.

I would too and would keep asking if Huddersfield will release Russell from his remaining contract to join us early

Watson going might've put paid to that.

Rodwell played full 80 minutes at second row so yes I do have him playing the whole first half and part of second.

The minutes were an example to show it’s possible that’s all to rotate 3 props.

He could go off at 60 if needed but pushing an extra 10 m in utes or so out of Rodwell and Uele (who haven’t looked gassed much this season) will imho be our best move. It’s a needs must scenario.

Is it ideal. No. Is it better than moving players around and playing edge players in the middle weakening the edges and possibly upsetting the defensive line if players are unfamiliar with the position. Yes.

I’m just not a fan of patching a position and therefor weakening another. Others could have different views.

I will though be happy with whatever Powell goes with. He’s got it right so far afterall.

Playing 80 minutes at SR is not the same as 80 minutes at prop.

He can play long minutes but it isn't hard to work a rest in.

Poptart beat me to it, but playing SR for 80 is different than hammering it down the middle and defending there for 65 straight. I normally agree that we don't move people around, unless we have no choice at all, a bit like now. Anyway, DP has got a bit of a job on but no doubt he'll come up with the best way we can work this all out, so we'll see.

That’s why you look to take some of the load off the props with more early carry runs from the backs and second row forwards. You would adapt your game accordingly to suit your plan. I’m sure the coaching team will have a plan but there are a few options. That is just what I’d prefer.

Dp has said its unlikely that lino will be fit to play and at a push only Doyle will be fit to return...

He's been given until last thing to see if he can play

As others have said previously, the back end of the season is more important, so it's better not to rush players back. There's no need. If we lose a few in the regular season, and today could be such a day, so be it.

Ashurst playing prop today with Thornley in second row.
It's going to be a tough one.
Especially on a wet postage stamp of a field.

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