interesting that Tansey's been left out. Hall had a good game last time out though so probably earned his place. A shame that Turner is likely to miss out though.

Does look the way to go, doesn't it?

Looks a strong side too. Obviously we'd rather have Yeamo, Tansey and Calderwood in the side but it's pretty strong anyway and the backs we have there would have been good enough to win a lot of games this year with fit half backs. We've now got the fit halves, time for us to make it count.

Not as convinced as you about that back line, I really don't rate Turner's defensive concentration. Today will be the sort of game he can't afford as many lapses as we've sometimes seen from him. I don't normally promote making selections based more on the opposition than your own strengths as it suggests fear, but I very much hope Turner is played on the opposite side of the field to Newton as they really pile the numbers and pressure down his side.

We may well do that. If we do have Turner opposite Newton we'll have Manu and Tickle to take care of him at differing stages in the game.

Agree though it may be better to have Berro and Lyne on Newtons side. (although Newton usually goes missing anyway)