What a way to go into this game, a great win against our rivals Bradford. Our defence was superb in the second half, and I think that if we can carry that on we can beat Wigan. Was good to see Kylie Leuluai was ok, hopefully the same can be said about Luke Burgess, Ian Kirke and Jamie Jones Buchanan. Good to see Scott Donald back as we need him and Ryan Hall to be on form for the game to keep hold of free scoring Karl Pryce.

Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). Wigan may also be without Sean O'Loughlin, Eamon O'Carroll, Amos Roberts, Harrison Hensen, Paul Prescott, Phil Bailey,Cameron Phelps and Lee Mossop.

Discuss?

With a free run to the line Karl Pryce will score.

Threat wise, he's one of the least of our worries.

At the start of the season wigan's defence was water tight.

Few holes recently but I wouldn't read too much into it. They'll tighten up for a knockout game.

If wigan win this they'll mark themselves down as big favourites for the title. They're already looking good for top spot and a win away at the treble champs in a knockout game will further add to their credentials and give their team a huge belief.

Wigan are a very structured and methodical team, you can tell their coach was taught in the NRL. They control the ruck, build pressure and then strike with brilliant handling and passing moves on the fringes to create overlaps.

We need to control Pat Richards. He murdered us last year at the DW in the "Big One".

If we give wigan as much field position as we gave bradford, we'll get beaten.

If we play well - we may win.

You heard it here first.

Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). :3npbcyj5=#40FF00:3npbcyj5Wigan will also find out whether they will be punished for Sam Tomkins tackle in the Warriors game:3npbcyj5

Sam has not been charged, so is free to play.

Agree.

What we need to do is, not give away penalties, don't do any knock ons, and take all our chances.

I'm sure we'll win if we do that.

Quote ="8inarow":2386bjt9Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). :2386bjt9=#40FF00:2386bjt9Wigan will also find out whether they will be punished for Sam Tomkins tackle in the Warriors game:2386bjt9:2386bjt9 that was put on report this week (20 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... /?t=20m51s). Wigan may also be without Sean O'Loughlin, Eamon O'Carroll, Amos Roberts, Harrison Hensen, Paul Prescott, Phil Bailey and Lee Mossop. Discuss?'" Just seen the verdict.

Quote ="8inarow":2386bjt9Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). :2386bjt9=#40FF00:2386bjt9Wigan will also find out whether they will be punished for Sam Tomkins tackle in the Warriors game:2386bjt9:2386bjt9 that was put on report this week (20 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... /?t=20m51s). Wigan may also be without Sean O'Loughlin, Eamon O'Carroll, Amos Roberts, Harrison Hensen, Paul Prescott, Phil Bailey and Lee Mossop. Discuss?'" Just seen the verdict.

will be one hell of a game IMO !!

Certainly will be.

I'm counting down the days until Saturday. Can't wait.

Quote ="8inarow"Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). =#40FF00Wigan will also find out whether they will be punished for Sam Tomkins tackle in the Warriors game that was put on report this week (20 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... /?t=20m51s). Wigan may also be without Sean O'Loughlin, Eamon O'Carroll, Amos Roberts, Harrison Hensen, Paul Prescott, Phil Bailey and Lee Mossop. Discuss?'" Sam has not been charged, so is free to play.'" So are McGuire, Bailey and Kirke [urlhttp://www.therfl.co.uk/about/disciplinary.php[/url

Quote ="8inarow"Wigans defence has started leaking holes IMO whilst our defence has been tightening up over the past 2 weeks, conceeding 26 points against Crusaders RL (Leeds conceded 12 against Bradford), 30 points against Huddersfield (Leeds conceded 16 points against Warrington). =#40FF00Wigan will also find out whether they will be punished for Sam Tomkins tackle in the Warriors game that was put on report this week (20 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... /?t=20m51s). Wigan may also be without Sean O'Loughlin, Eamon O'Carroll, Amos Roberts, Harrison Hensen, Paul Prescott, Phil Bailey and Lee Mossop. Discuss?'" Sam has not been charged, so is free to play.'" So are McGuire, Bailey and Kirke [urlhttp://www.therfl.co.uk/about/disciplinary.php[/url

This will be one tough game. While we played well in yesterday's second half I don't think wigan will play into our hands the way Bradford did. Having said that we do seem to be improving steadily. Narrow win for me.

Narrow win for me too mate, but our way.

Leeds by plenty, don't think much of Wigan in all honesty, I think its just Leeds and Saints now knowing how to reach GF's without shooting your bolt too early.

PS

Karl Pryce will get an early injury, just needs Kylie to have a few words and he'll retreat faster than his dad from a salad bar.

:2197d07o


So are McGuire, Bailey and Kirke
[url:2197d07ohttp://www.therfl.co.uk/about/disciplinary.php[/url

Some of the terms the RFL use these days don't half crack me up. What in God's name is a ninja tackle!?! That's what Danny McGuire was cited for. Sounds awesome!

Love making the trip over to Leeds as the games are always classics, with a winner not being decided up until the last minute, except that mauling we got in the play offs few years back!

Again, too close to call this game. You seem to be slowly getting back to your best and your defence at Bradford was pretty good. Who knew Ian Kirke could do that



Anyway, I can't call a winner at the moment but I can predict that this game could be one of the Challenge Cup classics and hopefully, this will make the Challenge Cup what it was years back, as it seems to have lost its spark a bit.

Cya Saturday!

Not seen any confirmation of this, but anyone know whether it'd be possible for rugby fans to watch some of the play in the Roses cricket prior to kick off (without a separate ticket - and weather permitting)?

Seem to recall it was open in 2008 when there last was a clash.

The silent Ninja strikes again

So he got off the spear tackle then. Hardly a shock

That's because it WASN'T a spear tackle.

I've got a couple of Wigan supporting friends and they are very confident that they reckon their gonna beat Leeds by over 20 points(from a Saints fan).

I've got a couple of Saints supporting friends who think Wellens is a great fullback. They too are idiots

It was certainly a dangerous tackle which should have been punished