Laidlaw is in the squad for the 18s derby tomorrow at Hull Uni but Severs isn’t there, would like to see Severs get a starting spot instead of a 15min cameo.

The Toulouse match is the obvious chance to play a few more youngsters. Start Balmforth, Severs, Martin, Barron, Litten, and have Laidlaw, Gardiner and maybe even Armstrong on the bench. Nothing to lose, and worth the opportunity for the youngsters. No tv cameras and no real pressure, allow them to learn and if need be, fail and learn from it.

Could Staveley be a possibility or is he injured?

He's not played u18s or Reserves for ages. Not since the last origin game. I'm guessing he is hurt.

Laidlaw and Severs didnt play for the u18s today but both were there and neither had a broken wrist as was rumoured. I'd expect to see them both tomorrow.

No Wynne or Evans today. Nineteen man squad

1 – Jake Connor
7 – Luke Gale
8 – Ligi Sao
10 – Chris Satae
13 – Jordan Lane
19 – Ben McNamara
21 – Jordan Johnstone
24 – Cameron Scott
25 – Mitieli Vulikijapani
30 – Scott Taylor
32 – Harvey Barron
33 – Denive Balmforth
34 – Davy Litten
35 – Matty Laidlaw
38 – Ellis Longstaff
39 – Lewis Martin
40 – Will Smith
41 – Kye Armstrong
42 – Will Gardiner

Team is
Jake
Litten
Scott
Mitch
Barron
Smith
Gale
Tag
Jj
Ligi
Longstaff
Lane
gardiner

Balmforth
Ben Mac
Satae
Laidlaw

Staveley and Severs injured

Evans limped off on Thursday but I didn't hear anyone mention it. Hope it's just a knock.

think Toulouse could win this one, go out on a high, (saints next week away) so will look for a win, 16 players out too many even against the bottom team

Let's just get behind the lads. Never known injuries like this

Leaving Baron out of Salford game, was a really bad move from a useless clueless coach



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Enjoyable first half and the young charges have shown up well so far. Showing some decent pace on the edges. Really pleased for Harvey Barron and coming back from a difficult night against Wakey. His carries bringing the ball out of our 10-20 have been pretty good and not take a backwards step and couple of nice tries too. Nice to see Jake guiding/directing and encouraging him through the game too.
Pleased for Cam Scott too as he’s looked pretty good considering he only just come back from injury.