Litten
Swift
Scott
Carlos
Mcintosh
Trueman
Clifford
Sao
Houghton
Fash
Savelio
Lovodua
Cator

Brown
Satae
Lane
McNamara

For as good as Shaul was last week I think it is best to keep giving Litten every opportunity to play, he is the future of the club. I thought McNamara did okay when he came on, again, he is going to be here long-term unlike Dwyer so would give him a run out off the bench.

Yes please
to all the follow my leader Griffins on here put me on ignore

He'll be a big miss though, been playing really well and he directs the team superbly.
I can't see us winning, although Leigh nearly pulled it off last time around in France, so maybe with home advantage we can sneak it, but they have a fearsome pack and will want to dominate the middle. A shame Taylor isn't fit, he would be perfect for this type of grunt.

When's Powell getting sacked then?

Got to be soon, they were dire again- imagine what a good coach could do with that squad?

I don't think it's solely down to the coach, much like us in the last couple of seasons some of the players seem to have downed tools after the Mcguire incident and Powell has been left hung out to dry, there seems to be a split in their camp between Mcguires mates (Vaughan, Dufty etc..) and the rest.

Holbrook is packing his bags in anticipation!

Powell looks a busted flush. Would have been better under Price if he’d stayed there.
Loved how he moaned last night about having two players missing. Big deal.

As for us, Shaul did okay last week but have a feeling he’ll play Litten. Smith seems to like what he brings.

I’d leave Ben Mc in there as well. Every club needs a utility who can play 7/9. He can be ours going forward.

Litten should 100% play. He’s an exceptional young talent who will develop with regular game time. Shaul went alright last week and really excels in the effort areas but so does Davy. One is the future and one is sadly in his twilight years.

Similarly, I don’t think Dwyer has been good enough to keep playing him. He might play slightly better than DB or BM but it won’t benefit our long term strategy

I don’t think we will win but we’re now at the point where each week I think we could no matter who we play.

Agree with Hoy not being risked then Litten has to go in at FB based on performance, the energy he brings and the future/forward plan. Shaul did went OK for a player that's seen little rugby for such a long time but Litten for me is the better option.

As for Dwyer, for me his performance just haven't been good enough and he isn't consistent enough and has taken too many wrong options or gone the wrong side because he hasn't looked and is in headless chicken mode. Again as you say he's not part of the future and for his performances don't warrant inclusion into the 17, so would rather go with a player that is part of the clubs future plans.

Have watched the game twice in the last week and Shaul didn't look very confident under the high ball, also throw an awful forward pass to Litten (which was picked up). Made a couple of good runs, but think Litten (who also wasn't great on the wing) is a better fullback than Shaul.

I know what you mean but they are still second in the table after a bad run of results.
They will come good again
Cant see Dwyer however enhansing Powells reputation if he is there next season.

So looks like a decent crowd expected for tomorrow. Shirt ironed and ready to go. COYH

With not a lot of game time under his belt, then there was the odd bit of rustiness. But his voice and organising from the full back position was first class, especially in the second half when Saints were camped in our half. He outshines even Hoy in that department.

I think Shaul could do with the gametime and I would go with him over Litten. If Litten gets the nod, then I'm sure he'll give his best. So it's a tough call for Smith to make.

They've got Saints then Wigan next up. I think they'll lose those 2. The way the table is, they won't be a comfy play off team for long.

Another free hit today. Can see us losing by 10+ but I thought Saints would do us last week.