Quote: Dave K. "If we weren't playing a SL game there then I would be worried, but that should keep us focused, also I'd rather play the game against Wigan on a neutral ground rather than away, so that gives us an advantage. I fully expect us to win our first two games, Cas away will be tough anyway.
Onto the first game I think 15 players pick themselves. Think we all know the backs, frontrow, based on pre season I expect Hadley to be LF.
Bowden and Paea will be on the bench.
Other two spots are up for debate between Abdul, Fash, Turgut, Washy and Griffin.
I'd certainly have Abdul there, think he has earnt his chance and gives us an extra attacking option if we are struggling.
Can't decide on the last bench spot.'"
If Hadley is LF then Washy or Turgut on the bench to spell the back rowers.
As we are expecting Connor and Tuimavave to start then Griffin goes on the bench.
Personally I'd like to see Abdull at LF but I think Radford's conservatism will overrule that temptation.