The games on Sunday, so he might be OK.

I'm still disappointed that we haven't made any move bringing in somebody to replace Evans.

8 felt before the season started that we lacked depth in the pack. With Evans gone and Taylot and Griffin out then we're struggling to put a decent pack out to 0erform consistently.

Lovodua isn't the answer. Smith probably doesn't believe the young kiss are ready yet or he'd have already had them in the team.

I'm hoping Taylor is back, I don't know the extent of his injury. Then we can put him at proper and move Ligi into the second row. If not then I think we'll have to put Lane back in the starting team..

Litten straight swap for Swift. We're looking strong with depth in the backs right now. You have to win the forward battle first though. Win that and the two Jakes win us the game.

"Replace evans"





He was terrible you could pick a fan out the stand that would do just as much as evans did !

I mean replace him on the wage bill. Somebody to step in to take the wage he was taking.

I think Rover's have a more balanced and settled squad than us and was surprised to see them bring in the Frenchmen rather than give fringe players an opportunity. With Walker and Hall available again and home advantage I would expect them to be too strong for a Hull side which is still developing and has 2 props, Griffin and Swift unavailable. As long as we continue to improve and give them a bloody nose, I'll be happy.

We've got a new resolve last couple of months let's hope we do the same Sunday.

Still think they will be favourites to win, they are at home and still have a decent side out, we don't perform as well away from home this season.

Having Hoy and Sutcliffe back would be a massive boost to our chances.

Probably a must win if we want to keep our slim play off hopes alive.

Pretty fair summary, we really lack any real size in the 17 especially when missing Taylor & Griffin on top of releasing Evans and no replacement. Would have been nice to get Ashworth in early but not sure Watson was happy for that to happen given their struggles below us.

Would like to see Staveley, Gardiner & Laidlaw start getting some game time but TS seems to have certain levels/standards no matter who you are that need to be attained in fitness & attitude etc before that can happen. He doesn't seem to waver on that for anyone which is what we've needed from a head coach so every player knows the score.

I never enjoy a derby game and form goes out the window, think Rovers edge it especially at home but with the pairing of Trueman & Clifford and the desire the players now show its certainly hard to call. As long as we start well and with the speed and intensity we showed against St's then we have a very good chance of coming away with the win. Start poorly and cough up ball, give away needless penalties and restarts and we will go home empty handed.

Sounded like Smith will drip feed some youngsters in soon. Going off his post match interview anyway.

Think Rovers will edge it Sunday. Home advantage.

Think we have the edge 1-7, whilst they have a better pack on paper. So it's up to our pack to get on top and give Hoy, Trueman and Clifford the platform to play.

I think the young players will get a chance the more the season goes on, injuries will happen and if (hopefully not) we are too far away from the playoffs, then those players will get their chance.

Hopefully Taylor will be back to bolster the pack. Massive boost if Sutcliffe back and Swift is passed fit too.
Don't think we'll see Lovodua again and have a feeling Dwyer will be back on the bench.

If all fit.
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