Its a shame for the lad. Looked like a freak injury, no-one's fault. But we coped without Shaun Briscoe in 2005 so I guess we'll manage without him.

With three fixtures as a warm up, do we think that Shaul should be considered for the final?

I would like to put Whiting straight in there after his performance on Sunday but that takes him out of being a utility player from the bench.

No, Horne or Whiting for me.

Horne at FB
Miller and Holdsworth in the halves
Whiting on the bench

Shaul will get some game time in the coming weeks but I would be nervous if he was our full back against Wigan.

Heard that Horne might be out for he season, although saw him at bev races yesterday and he was walking fine.

Shaul has a few games to prove he is ready.

Never a good time to be injured,but a bitter blow on the run up to the final,maybe a once in a lifetime chance gone.I know how gutted shaun briscoe was !

Didn't do that young lad for Wigan any harm in 85 what was him name again?? Oh yeah Shaun Edwards.

Gutted for him, been a great player this season

Shaul to FB on Friday for me

It's a blow but one we can cover without to much worry.

if Horne not available then would chance Shaul one thing you need at Wembley is pace and he has it to burn he might make a mistake but his pace will be a threat

There's time for Gentle to examine him over the next three games though, we still have cover if he's not willing to take the gamble. Just seems a shame to waste him, the little I've seen this season he performed okay and could get better with some steady game time.

Be nice not to end up in a situation where we're playing a hooker at fullback

Depends how Shaul goes but it could be one massive opportunity for him. If Horney was fit for Wembley I'd play him for his proven ability and experience (he's used to playing at Wembley on return from a long injury) but if not I'd be tempted to play Shaul at FB at Wembley IF he shows good form between now and then.

Great shame for McDonnell, he's been a great signing and one of the top performers this year.

Has to be be Horne at full back if at all possible.

Shaul at full back in such a huge game would be a major gamble, could be inspired.

This.

IMO the worst thing we could do is not play Shaul for the next few weeks, and then end up needing him to play.

I think its a bit early to be comparing Jamie Shaul to Shaun Edwards. He's played two first team games, against Wakey and Crusaders.

McDonnell is out for the season and Horne is obviously still unfit so let's see how Shaul goes against Widnes and possibly Rovers.

If Horne is fit for the Final it would be madness to leave him out.