Quote: Mrs Barista "Just the one loss for the hosts and one of the most difficult fixtures in the calendar.
Sound like we have Gale and Evans back, maybe McIntosh, so some choices for Hodgson. Presumably Gale a straight swap for McNamara. I'd guess Evans in on the bench but not sure who makes way - Fash was rested for the cup after a really solid set of games, so assume he'll be back. If Lovodua remains in the halves will BH stick with Johnstone on the bench? I'd go something like
Connor
Swift
Griffin
Tuimavave
McIntosh
Lovodua
Gale
Satae
Houghton
Sao
Ma'u
Lane
Savelio
Fash
Evans
Bowden/Brown
Wynne
Nice to have a few decisions to make rather than just who's fit. Can see an argument for Gale and McNamara in the halves, Lovodua at 9 and Houghton on the bench. Short turnaround as well, hopefully nothnig coming out of disciplinary this week.'"
feel sure he will stick with McNamara at 6 although Lovodua has done well there and tightened up the defence
Dont think McIntosh will be available for this game
If we can keep the defence tight and be aware of Field coming into the line at pace in the midfield then we can come away with a win