Well it would be nice to have a crowd befitting what should be a great tie irrespective of numbers. I hope both come out and support the teams.

I think a hot days kind of helps both teams for different reasons. Obviously good conditions help Cas' expansive passing game. But we seem to excell in really tough hot conditions. Alot of teams last year just couldnt last the pace against us. We are big but mobile with it.

Didnt help in the south of france a few weeks back, think we are a pretty good team on firm ground anyway , dont think fitness will come into it. If we play with a high intensity for 80, think we will win this

I'm hoping our big game experience gets us home on Sunday.

Too hard to call for me. We all know what our backs can do but can our depleted forwards hold your forwards? Im not sure they can. We will see though.

Depleted who do you have out?

I've read on your board it's only Cook and Moors, as a couple others haven't played this year.

Springer not played for weeks
Milner came back last week but had to go off.

Over 2500 tickets sold with more arriving tomorrow. Official from Cas Tigers themselves.

Cook Moors Oggy Holmes (Patrick yet to play close to return) and Gadwin Springer (might be back this week if not next). I know it's not an extensive list it's just the pack we are a little light , backs are 100%. But backs need the hard yards to execute.

Good stuff , looking like a nice day, you cas fans should get yourselfs on the marina , best part of hull and its been rejuvenated over the past year , should be cracking day and great atmosphere

Cook, Moors, Oli Holmes all played this year. Patrick been out all season.

Obviously Moors is a blow but tbh I don't see the fuss over Springer.

Just appears steady to me but prone to drop the ball at least once a game and doesn't seem to possess an offload.

He can offload, but it's about doing it at the right time. Had some niggling injuries and has been in and out of the side. When he does next feature for us, he needs to prove a point and have a big game. Moors and Cook are big loses but Sneyd is for you , hopefully both sides can avoid a big injury list for the rest of the season and perhaps there might be a final between us in October.

Just a heads up on the TV coverage. Although the match is live on BBC2 as usual the post match coverage is on the red button. You can record this on Sky channel 980 (4.55 to 5.30).

Be aware of the road closures around the City Centre in the morning due to the Hull 10k. Not sure when the roads are due to reopen.