Huddersfield had an uplifting win vs castleford but both teams are still in the dog fight. Furners interview after the CC sounds like none of the injured folk will return this week. I’d personally give Watkins a rest for the first Easter game and give Newman a go at that side, Lolohea will be staying fullback. Expect Briscoe, Hurrell, Handley, Cuthbertson, Oledzki and Dwyer to return. I doubt Merrin will be back for the Easter period as the funeral is Tuesday 16th, even though the club said he’s booked on a flight on Monday.

Lolohea
Briscoe Newman Hurrell Handley
Sutcliffe Myler
Singleton Dwyer Peteru
Ferres JJB
Cuthbertson

Parcell Albert Donaldson Oledzki / Mustapha / Trout

Oledzki?

Could do with Ava getting himsen over in time for this one.

This one really is a must win game

For both sides

2. Tom Briscoe
3. Kallum Watkins
4. Konrad Hurrell
5. Ash Handley
6. Tui Lolohea
7. Richie Myler
9. Matt Parcell
10. Brad Singleton
14. Brad Dwyer
15. Liam Sutcliffe
16. Brett Ferres
18. Nathaniel Peteru
19. Mikolaj Oledzki
20. Jamie Jones-Buchanan
23. Callum McLelland
25. James Donaldson
29. Harry Newman
33. Owen Trout
36. Wellington Albert

Tui
Briscoe
Newman
Hurrel
Handley
Sutcliffe
Myler

Oldedski
Dwyer
Peteru
JJb
Ferres
Donaldson (best position)

albert
Singleton
parcell
trout

Watkins (dropped)
mclelland

starting props interchangeable.

I don't fancy our chances to be honest.

JJB Ferres Donaldson backrow.....

who else we got only Trout an 18 year old kid.

But probably better than all 3.

Lolohea

Briscoe
Watkins
Hurrell
Handley

Sutcliffe
Myler

Peteru
Dwyer
Oledski

Ferres
Donaldson
JJB

Parcell
Singleton
Newman/Trout
Albert

Leaning towards Trout on the bench. If we go Newman and want to rotate a back rower, it will probably mean moving Hurrell infield and whilst he would "do a job", we need his strike out wide. Especially if we can make the most of Tui linking in and using his passing game to get Hurrell early ball.

The other option to get Newman in is moving Tui to 6 and Sutcliffe to backrow with Handley/Watkins/Briscoe to FB. Too much disruption for me. Particularly given Tui's showings at 6...

Interesting few weeks coming up for Newman, injuries aside is he going to dislodge Hurrell/Watkins? Maybe get a chance on Monday if they don't want Watkins playing a second game in 4 days.

not really, we are going ok now and have london at home on monday so would think we have a great chance of picking up at least one win over easter!

us missing gaskell is a big blow for friday though now

Where is walker?

At least Gaskell is missing, that is a big plus for us. Cannot see either JJB or Donaldson starting this game (hope not). Merrin is he definitely missing this Friday, The omens don't look good for Friday. Looks like were stuck in the sh** creek without a paddle. LOL

I would agree,the forwards look very weak.
Fingers well and truly crossed

Trout has to start for mine. Possibly, even move Sutcliffe to 13 and have McLelland at half back.

STOP. PICKING. HANDLEY.

Newman on the wing for me.

A disastrous weekend awaits , it is a shame when all we can do is hope London lose , even Wakey injuries will not be enough for us and Midgets are way in front of us on performance at the moment .

Newman has to be picked, purely for his performance last week. He has earned the shirt now.

Lolohea
Briscoe
Newman
Hurrell
Handley
Sutcliffe
Myler
Peteru
Dwyer
Oldezki
Ferres
JJB
Donaldson

Subs

Parcell
Singleton
Trout
Albert

Give Newman a chance after his performance in challenge cup and rest Watkins as it's a tough Easter period and doubt his body will be able to cope with it.

That back 3 would not be good enough in the division below

Why Handley is or was up to recently SL top try scorer.
If anyone should be dropped for Newman based on form it would have to be Watkins.

Whilst I agree that Newman had a good game last week and looks like a very good prospect, let's not forget the opposition on that night. That was no result to base any of the changes in the line up.

Good point.
He has potential but let`s not get carried away just yet.
He has played well when selected recently.
Unfortunately as was the case with McDermott certain players will rarely get dropped and will stay in the team until they get injured

He didn't just do his job though. He excelled over the other players, and therfore for me at least, he has earned the shirt. Especially considering the form of his competition in the squad before this. It is not as if they were doing enough beforehand to earn their shirt and therefore keep it.