Just a special mention to Johnstone. Thought he's played well this year in various positions. Never let the team down. Certainly upped his game

Personally don't agree, defends ok, but that's it, offers nothing in attack at SL level, slow, not particularly strong and very little creativity with ball in hand.

Well I'll always support whatever BH decides is best. Castleford apart he doesn't seem to have done too badly with his selections. However, I don't have a problem with others on here having a different opinion.

To be fair I don't think McNamara has done much wrong or let the team down in the absence of both Gale and Reynolds, I'd actually like to see how he goes alongside Gale especially when as has been reported Gales been influential in mentoring him since joining.
He's had his critics has McNamara and whilst he might not be a dynamic runner or one to catch the eye he has certainly got his head down, been solid and seemingly done as he's been asked by BH.

I would agree with that but think he will stick with McNamara at 6 even though its plain to see just how much Lovodua has bolstered the defence on the right edge especially when Mitch was also on that edge.
Both also provided fast follow up to kicks so our defensive field position was better as they usually nailed the receiving defender

I like this team, but think we'll go with McNamara in the halves and Lane at 13.

It's nice to have the option to mix it up with Lovodua. Something we've not had in a while.

I think Mcintosh will play too.

Gale is in for Macca and Evans is out,

Think TL will be a big loss for Wigan. Your side looks strong with virtually all first teamers available. Should be a good contest for viewers.

We'll be missing one or two, but it's the healthiest we've looked so far this season. Honestly I'd be disappointed to lose this game. I haven't been overly impressed by Wigan, I think we can dominate them physically, and Connor is in the form of his career and will take advantage if we give him the platform.

Wigan look like a Wane team again, very strong in defence and physical. Got some threats in Cust and Field too.

Be a real tough game, but with our squad we are capable of winning this

French back too, some pace in that backline.

2 good teams announced.

The DW is always a difficult place to go. Hopefully the players are up for it and give it a good go.

Think we have the edge in the pack. Wigan still seem a little on the small side. But they have obvious flair in Field and French.

Should be a good game, with us just nicking a win

I would hope we have a similar kicking game to what we had against Huddersfield to Senior. Get it high, good chase, and it doesn't matter how quick he is. Bevan French will be so short of match fitness it could benefit us

Think as others have said we have the edge and certainly look much stronger in the pack so be disappointed if we didn't dominate down the middle. Need to see the numbers of carries again from the likes of Satae, Sao, Evans etc well in to double figures again. Just be relentless, keep our discipline and make Wigan have to work hard to get out their own 40. Leuluai is a big loss for them along with Pearc-Paul, French will be no where near match fit so we need to be patient and tire him out, Field will be a danger with his pace.
Winning at Wigan is never an easy task but if we are serious about challenging then these are games we need to be able to win, if attitude and application is right for the 80mins then we have a very good chance.

This has got a big match feel to it where a marker could be put down for the season, shame it's a Thursday fixture but there you go, safe trip over for all of you coming to the game