The other thing I noticed is that our sliding defence is awful. To many times the centre and winger get isolated

Wakefield are awful, we were abject when we played them and still should have won, we scored more tries and lacked so much effort it was unreal. All that was needed was simple one up rugby to beat them and we messed that up.

Even if you matched last nights performance you'll win by 30+

Wasn't sure if Whiting had a recall clause in his contract which is why I'd left Logan there. I think if Ellis is on that right edge then it'll give Lancaster and Logan a bit of support. Whiting could do a job though.

Wow, who'd have thought after the start to the season we had that we'd be yearning for a starting centre line up of Whiting and Yeaman!

Its still early days, and its difficult not to get sucked into knee jerk reactions, but the sooner it gets addressed, the quicker we can move on as Cas, Wigan and Widnes have all targeted the weakness.

Good enough for short term and a win against Wakey, but this the correct way long term, I would be tempted to bring back Yeaman though and move Carlos to the halfs, stick with Logan though.

My team

Shaul
Micheals
Logan
Yeaman
Naughton
Carlos
Sneyd
Bowden
Houghton
Taylor
Mini
Manu
Ellis

Frank
Green
Dean
Thomspon

A few lucky players there, but not convinced we have much better in reserve.

I like the look of that team

Bonaire isn't going to be happy with that pick.

It's a fair call though. Tuimavave looks fragile defending in the centres, and has had a few off games after starting well.

I'd agree with dropping Wattsy too. If you look at last night, we was very slow to get back to the defensive line and moving up with the rest of the team, which resulted in gaps and other players conceding penalties. Needs a kick up the .

Tbh I'm struggling to care about this game, which is a shame after the way we started. I'm pretty certain we'll win, but my enthusiasm for it is nil. I expect a very poor crowd.

You are right we are going backwards playing Yeaman but i said on a previous thread its what Radford will do as Tiumavave will be moved to 6 which i think will suit him better as he gets his hands and foot on the ball more as he does have a good kicking game and will run the ball more than Pryce.
I would rather see Micheals moved to centre with Naughton on the wing.
Can see Dean Hadley back in the frame for Wakefield in place of Thompson.
Better interchanges needed and lets get back to offloading and support play.
Think Naughton will play whatever the changes.

talanoa probably wont play, concussion, so the 7 day rule will come int effect

Thursday to Friday ?

squad to be announced weds, so unless they get clearance to play him, can they still alter the 19 after weds?

Here's hoping.

id like to see naughton and lancaster given a game but i fear radford will stick with the same backline

Be a proper low attendance at this one - low 8000s i reckon