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.

No brainer for me Shaul comes into the 17 for the Widnes game and he has 3 games to show Gentle he is worth a spot in Wembley 17 or not.

If we dont give the young players the opportunity and go back to putting square pegs in round holes we will never progress or compete, Shaul is a FB and should be given the chance to replace our injured FB otherwise why have young lads if we are not going to play them in their positions when an injury/opening occurs?

Feel for Shannon as he has done well for us.

Gutted for Shannon, had a good season.

But

Door now open for Shaul, and he's looked good so why not.

And there is always Sir Rich just in case.

Sad for Shannon but we will cope.

That's brushing it off rather lightly I'd say.
Top tackle buster only to Tompkins in the whole league, n Tompkins n handbury only fullbacks to make more metres n only 16 errors in the whole season which must be among the lowest in his position. It's a blow if he's out. Shaul would need to be solid defensively/highball etc, n generally sensational to get selected for Wembley. Horne will do a great job but still won't provide what Shannon has this yr

Gutted for Shannon.

If fit I would play Horne there, good for Gentle too as it means he doesn't have to pick two from three at halfback.

Thats a bad deal for McDonnell, he must be gutted

I would not bank on Horney being back before the final or even the end of the season the injury is taking a long time to heal.

A common problem with Diabetes

So lets give the young lad a run out

Jamie - Played 2 Won 2 Tries 5

That's some record. For me he should have the next 3 matches to prove he's the man for the job. Good luck to him.