I've been impressed with Litten, his go forward and his off load game.
You'll never know defensively how sound he is until he has a go with the big boys. I'd throw him in to further develop him if Houghton is out for a couple of weeks.

Well spotted!!!

Seeing Hadley in the 1st half against Leigh playing at Hooker, I am convinced that we need to have Litten on the bench.

Short term is would be OK, but he looked sluggish at acting half, I don't think it was any coincidence that Wakey looked better when they had a hooker playing there, Hadley defended very well, but looked much better in backrow 2nd half.

Washy to start and play the bulk of the game at hooker, but Litten to do 10 minutes before HT and may 10 after to see how he goes.

What if washy is having a nightmare after 20 mins, what if litten is having a blinder, makes me laugh how you can write the script of game before its even started

Obviously things can change, what is Washy gets injured after 2 minutes, but you surely release a coach will have some kind of gameplan?

Houghtons a good few weeks...Hopefully a good healer and get bsck sooner. 6 to 8 as is
I've massive hopes for litten but this isn't the time or circumstance. Not for his position
Bird targeted houghton other week because in his own words near enough he said he was the easiest option due to the size of the pack
Might as well send Litten out with a target on him. Hill Simms Westwood clarke etc would love it if so this week

IMO! When Hadley comes back would have him.or washy starting. Other on bench and use as interchange till Houghton's back

Calf tear is a cm a week so hopefully not a real bad one.

If it was up to me I would start Washbrook against Wire and give Litten 20 minutes of the bench either side of half time (if everything goes to plan re injuries etc). We can assess from there whether hes ready for more game time or whether Hadley takes his role the week after.