Oledzki, Walters and Thompson props this week.

I see Mustapha has missed four Rhinos matches since his 5 match ban. Has he been able to use any other matches towards his final match i.e. Bradford or the reserves?

Still going to be 36F at 8pm (although I would imagine it might not be as bad).

36F, brrrr….

Think you mean 36C mate.

Ridiculous that every teams fans go to the disciplinary every Tuesday to see who they've had banned even though nothing was said or done during the game. Tariq Sims has just copped a one match ban despite being sin-binned twice in the same game for St George! We have Matt Prior on a two game ban for a late hit no one even saw at the time! Killing the game as a spectacle!

No he hasn’t, as you can only use one match per game week, we’ve had a game every week since the ban.

Next couple of weeks is going to really test with the heat and lacking a front row. Game plan has got to be to keep the ball alive in the middle and make their forwards make multiple tackles per play.

With only really one recognized prop (mik) one learning the role (Walters) and a couple of middles (bodene and donno) this now has banana skin all over it for me.

Two things changed the game for Toulouse last week fafitas stupidity, which I hope we avoid, and sangare and belmas adding impact off the bench. I hope we can stick with their pack when they start rotating, especially given the heat.

The heat could work against some of the bigger guys. Its likely to be a high-scoring game in any event, and luckily it probably won't hurt us too much if we lose this one.

If only Agar was still coach. His masterplan of filling the team with middles, who are have more endurance but less impact, could have paid off this weekend

They should televise the hearings live, like “catch of the day” bunch of numpties.

Myler
Fusitua Hardaker Sutcliffe Handley
Austin Sezer
Oledzki Johnson Walters
Bentley Martin
Smith

Dwyer Aydin Thompson / Gannon / Donaldson / O’Connor

Simpson, Leeming.

If Leeming available, then Leeming to start, Johnson to bench.

Doesn't sound like hardaker will be fit

We'll do well to win this one!

No Austin
No Leeming
No Sezer

And obviously none of the banned players

I bet Hardaker doesn't make it either, albeit with so many out it may be better just to rest anyone with a niggle to get them fit for the following week.

I hope Sezer doesn't have a fracture?

I would prefer Sinfield at half back to Johnson.

I am presuming our reluctance to recall Edwards back is because he would not be able to return to York immediately after? Should have kept Walker and Broadbent...

Fusitua
Tindall Sutcliffe Simpson Handley
Sinfield Myler
Oledzki Johnson Walters
Bentley Martin
Smith

Dwyer Aydin Gannon / Thompson / O’Connor / Donaldson

Hardaker.

On the flip side of all the injuries, Walters has done well in recent weeks and probably deserves a shot starting.

Can we not recall Broadbent from Fev. And it's typical we let Walker go on loan and he'd have got a game for us this week. Can we recall him after 2 weeks of his loan has been completed.

I'm worried about the halves too... going to be tough to get the W here..

Was going to be tough in any case. Bit of a one off though. My hope is that the likes of Myler can rise to the occasion and lead the young lads. Suspect Smith will come up with a specific game plan. If we lose nobody should be surprised, if we win it will be a massive boost to players self confidence.

Agreed

Wakey will be very worried...

They'll go bottom on points difference if Toulouse do beat you...

Are you still required to be fully vaccinated to play in France? just wondered if any of our squad aren't I know Austin can have some 'out there' views sometimes so could that be a reason?

Not sure that applies any more - Djokovic played at the French Open recently.

Ahh, ignore me then