I would put Horne to Fullback as he'll be better under Briers' kicks than Russell would, and it also relieves his playmaking duties as he's been poor at that in his last 2 games.



If Houghton is definitely not gonna be playing, I'd have Heremaia starting at Hooker and Russell on the bench to spell him. Whiting at Stand-off.

If Houghton is available, then I would play Russell at Stand-off.


I would want Crooks to be playing outside of Yeaman for this game, as extra guidance to him. He'll be facing either Monaghan or Riley so I think he would benefit from the experience and composure that Yeaman should bring.


So either

Houghton fit:
Horne, Crooks, Yeaman, Turner, Briscoe, Russell, Seymour, Lynch, Houghton, Moa, Manu, Tickle, Whiting.
Subs: Heremaia, Aspinwall, O'Carroll, Pitts,

Or if Houghton is confirmed out:
Horne, Crooks, Yeaman, Turner, Briscoe, Whiting, Seymour, Lynch, Heremaia, Moa, Manu, Tickle, Pitts,
Subs: Russell, Aspinwall, O'Carroll, Westerman/Kent

Houghton won't play, he's in so they can put Watts in when he signs.

Russell
Crooks
Turner
Yeaman
Briscoe
Horne
Seymour
Lynch
Heremaia
Moa
Manu
Tickle
Whiting (also to do 20 minutes at 6/9/1 depending on who Gentle picks to spell Aaron)

O'Carroll
Watts
Pitts
Westerman

Watts apparently unlikely to be playing tomorrow.

I'd play Horne at fullback. We will get murdered by Wire's kicking game with Russell there (I am afraid to say).
Can Russell play any other positions? He's shows great glimpses with ball in hand so he can definitely be an asset somewhere, just not at full back.

Played on the wing for Wigan.

I'd put him at 6 or spelling Heremaia. He's been one of our best players in attack and I think he could probably add a bit of flair add 6.
We need to play Horne at Fullback, I think.

Horne should start at 6 and he could cover Heremaia with Westy playing 6.

horne trained at 9 earlier in week to spell azza. Could of changedby now though. tue when got told that.

What's going on with Houghton? I'm really confused because all I've been hearing is that he's out for a few weeks and then his names in the squad list! So confusing!

thats were he will play,whiting,seymour 6-7,wonder if ocarol isnt in team,rumours maybe true

hes out for 4 weeks,yeh was strange announcing him in squad

Lyne not named but hes 18th man

my guess is an error and Lyne should be where Houghton is in the 19