Quinlan
Butler-Fleming
Minns
Hugh Heffernan
Shaw (gk)
Abdull
Ellis
Scruton
Lunt (c)
Tilse
Blair (vc)
Donaldson
Addy

Shillington
Clark
Donaldson
Cockayne.

That leaves-
Mulhern, Clarkson, Horne, Salter, Wardill, Cator, Harris, Lawler, Marsh, Milton, Oakes, Jubb and Moran in reserve.

This squad, with the expected 6 or 7 come the 8`s is IMO a LOT better than last seasons.

Injuries again will prove pivotal I think.

I know Donaldson is a workhorse but

I would have Greenwood as starting SR and Mulhearn in for Charlie on the bench.

Like the way the team is shaping up, some good exciting backs, Many with a point to prove. The forwards look strong for the championship and that pack hopefully won't get bullied.

Would like to see a quality half back, mongrel prop and line breaking SR for middle eights.

RRTR

Have I missed something? Shillington?

Good side you have there. Should be straight back up looking at the team. Your intensity will fall during the championship season. You just need to try and raise it for the middle 8s. We did it and I'm sure you can do it. Good luck from a Leyther

Yeah as well as listing Donaldson twice were also listing players we haven't signed yet it looks better

Is it that Shillington that became English for about an hour and a half a few years ago?

Batista wanted to jump his bones.

I think you might be thinking of Heighington (sp?) for the first bit.

Aye, my bad, that's the fella.

If you guys are to end up top, when it comes to the 8s. You will have to hit the ground running. The second game of the season, away at London will not be easy.

Sensible HKR supporters are under no illusion of any 'easy' games in the Championship.

For me the opening fixture list is exactly the challenge Rovers need - two of the contenders for top spot - and I'm looking forward to the London game - it's all booked!

Two of the toughest fixtures on paper in the first two rounds, certainly. But defeats, while they'd be disappointing, wouldn't put us out of contention. Bradford will be starting on minus 6 or worse, if I have the rules right, and London will drop points here and there, I'm sure. As will we, so equally winning both of our opening games wouldn't require Mike Smith to immediately purchase a crate of cava.

Hitting the ground running should not be our aim, finishing the season at "full speed" is a more pressing target.
Make mistakes and sort out the game plays in the first part of the season is very important.
I don't care about how we start, I just want a very slik, professional squad playing winning rugby to Sheens requirements come August ready for what this seasons all about,
the 2017 million pound game, or even better winning 5 in the 8,s and do a Leigh.