So what do we expect? A massively weak team or maybe a better one than we think with 2 or 3 returning from injury? I think if players are near fit then we need to risk them as we're desperate for the points (even a point would be massive for us IMO).

salford the week after looking like a dead rubber so risk them this week then rest whoever needs it in time for the cup game.

Having said that, our record against wigan at the KC in recent years is pretty abysmal I think and with them bringing a few back I think they'll win the game fairly comfortably.

One thing's for certain though, if you're on a losing streak your game against Hull FC can't come round soon enough

Shaul
Talanoa
Michaels
Tuimavave
Rawsthorne
Connor
Sneyd
Green
Houghton
Bowden
Mini
Manu
Washy

Turgut
Downs/Ellis
Thompson
Fash
Michaels at centre for me leave Connor in the halves.

Shaul
Michaels
Tuimavave
Turgut
Talanoa/Rawsthorne
Connor
Kelly
Bowden
Houghton
Green
Manu
Mini
Washbrook

Thompson
Fash
Downs
Matongo

Struggling to see a win here if we have as many out as we are expecting. The squad will get announced later today but if recent weeks are anything to go by it wont tell us anything. If we can somehow find a win we will still be in a healthy enough position, with a decent lead over Wigan and probably back ahead of Wakefield, but its a big ask with so many out. Lets see what team is available.

Agree about Michaels to centre he's played there before. Masi defo in imo and still hope Ellis binman in the 17. Gonna be tough . Also what's up with Thompson ?

Thompson been ill, Michaels is probably better in Centre doesn't have the pace for the wing. Played there against Warrington last season on Easter Monday.

Think this game will be just one too many for both teams and for us in particular after having the trip to and from France and such a physical game there. The loss of Watts & Griffin won't help either and annoying as don't think Griffin was deserving a ban as there was no push or malice and a caution & fine would have been more than enough. That just shows the division between officials and the game as if they are literally gods, FFS he touched him on the shoulder once.
As for the Watts ban, didnt expect anything else from the RFL but still find it amazing how O'Loughlin does the self same offence and doesnt see red or recieve a ban.

I can't agree Re. Griffin. You simply don't touch the referees, in fact, if you're not the captain you shouldn't be speaking to a referee about a decision. It's an element creeping into our game that I don't like at all.

The standard of refereeing is dreadful though, but that's a different topic.

The full 19-man squad for Saturday’s game against Wigan Warriors is as follows:

1. Jamie Shaul
3. Carlos Tuimavave
5. Fetuli Talanoa
6. Albert Kelly
9. Danny Houghton
12. Mark Minichiello
14. Jake Connor
15. Chris Green
16. Jordan Thompson
17. Danny Washbrook
19. Steve Michaels
21. Sika Manu
22. Josh Bowden
23. Nick Rawsthorne
25. Jansin Turgut
27. Jack Downs
28. Brad Fash
29. Masi Matongo
33. Connor Bower

Wigan Warriors have today named the 19-man squad for Saturday’s Betfred Super League clash with Hull FC.
Liam Forsyth (concussion) and Joel Tomkins (groin) return from injury having missed Monday’s home defeat to Wakefield Trinity. Gabe Fell also comes in as cover for Tom Davies should the wingman fail to recover from a knock.

The trio replace Nick Gregson, Romain Navarrete and James Worthington in the squad.

Meanwhile Joe Burgess (knee) retains his place in the 19 despite having also missed out on Monday.

Wigan Warriors 19-Man Squad
Joe Burgess, Tom Davies, Liam Farrell, Gabe Fell, Callum Field, Liam Forsyth, Willie Isa, Thomas Leuluai, Liam Marshall, Michael Mcilorum, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Sean O’Loughlin, Sam Powell, Ryan Sutton, Taulima Tautai, Lewis Tierney, Joel Tomkins, Jack Wells & George Williams

If thats the squad (and a big if) Id go with

Shaul
Talanoa
Micheals
Carlos
Rawsthorne
Connor
Kelly
Green
Houghton
Bowden
Mini
Manu
Fash

Tomo
Masi
Turgut
Washy

Looking forward to this one.

Is there any wonder the game struggles when we'll have Fonua, Ellis, Taylor, Logan & Sneyd (Talanoa probably too come Saturday) sat in the stands injured along with Tomkins, Manfredi, Gildart, Gelling, Bateman, Escare, Flower & Clubb from Wigan? There's the bulk of a top8 side there. Not to mention Griffin & Watts suspended (I agree with Griffin being suspended, but not Watts).

The RFL really have to start taking player welfare seriously. Not to mention the knock-on effects of dishing up a poor standard of rugby with sponsors, attendances, media attention etc.

It was the same at Catalans, I think they had nine players out(?).

Tom Davies should've been banned for this game for his late slide on Tupou.

Wigan have 2 start on the coupon...another punt for me.

From the results I've seen Wigan look useless

Leigh and Saints and Dragons also looked useless

Let's bloody hope we aren't the most useless of the most useless teams