Hardest game that we have left IMO.

Win tonight would be massive.

Cas have hit a bit of form and have pretty much a full strength squad. But we've been a bit if a bogey team for Cas lately so hopefully that continues tonight.

I hope BH keeps Connor at full back, Shaul at 14 and brings McNamara in at half. This should cause us the least disruption.

Scott deserves a shot at centre, but got a feeling he'll go with Fonua. Hopefully dropping him has given him the rocket he needs.

The only thing in favour of Fonua, is that he is capable of a top performance and can cause problems for defences, Scott so far is a steady player, but hasnt got that attacking flair yet.

Fonuas best game this season was Cas away.

Fonua on the bench in place of Shaul - Macca in the halves

Jamie needs to be in the 17. He gives us options and an attacking threat.

For me, it’s a straight call between Fonua and Scott.

... or maybe Shaul isn't fit to play.

Bingo!

What worries me about this, is that we drop off around 60 minutes when Houghton gets tired.

JJ needs to step up tonight

So, by my reckoning, Reynolds, Cator and Shaul have dropped out from the derby 17, and JJ, Macca and Fonua are now playing.

So if Satae plays, someone else has dropped out?

Brown

I guess playing again on Monday will be part of the selection process.

It's a lot to ask of Shaul I suppose after being out for so long, sensible saving him for Monday.

I'd honestly use Connor Wynne from the bench at hooker as an alternative, Johnstone brings zero speed to the ruck. Hodgson obviously wants speed against tired legs.

Bit disappointed Fonuas back in the match day squad, doesn't send a good message out after breaking protocols before a Derby in what was a huge match with regards to keeping our season alive.......

That and he's been e. Let's hope he leaves the bravado and ego at home tonight and plays with his brain

Not confident with that one.

Have I missed something? I’ve seen the 21 man squad, which has Shaul in it but haven’t seen a team announced or is this conjecture on someone’s part.