Well with Percival out for another 2 weeks.

I would stick with Dawson and Jones in the centres. They have earned their spot. Defensively solid.
Wingers are settled.
FB is settled.
I would say Lance has to have earned the chance to keep the shirt (this from someone who likes Wheeler and thinks Lance is a waste of cap and quota).

The question in the backs is Walsh. If fit he plays if not then it will be the same system as last week. Wellens as 7 in defence, but Lomax as 7 in attack.

Did anybody notice Soliola and Jones interchange?

Jones went to second row for at least half an hour and put in a great tackling stint.

I'll be honest. I missed that.

I did on watching it back again. I think the reason was Sia being injured, but it worked well. Makes you wonder why Leeds weren't more expansive.

Noticed it in game - I think it was mainly to try and keep the pair of them fresh, both can play both roles so why not share the load? Good coaching and it worked a treat

Just read JJB for Leeds is now out for 3 months (i think Sky announced in the game he'd ripped his muscle of the bone) Ouch!!

I can see Amor missing this week with his knee injury so either LMS or Lafranchi to come in

I think it was actually a rib injury that forced him off in the end.

LMS should come I think.

Wheeler was out warming up with the lads yesterday, hopefully that means he is back in contention and offering competition for places

We are in a nice position with props with LMS and Laffranchi both available to come in should we need to rotate/rest. Same with the back row with Wilkin returning from a ban

There's all this week yet. He could get injured shopping or something.
I honestly would forget Wheeler.

Despite the fact he was on the pitch warming up at Huddersfield? He's got a part to play yet imo

In contention for Rochdale maybe

Hohaia has earned the shirt over the last couple of weeks but doesn't have it nailed down by any means. He was hit and miss on Sunday (mostly miss in defence). I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Wheeler getting a run out in the coming weeks.

I'd be quite concerned if Wheeler doesn't get a run out. This season has to be his last chance saloon

He wasn't the only one who was 'miss' in defence. Swift missed a one on one with the Hudds winger, leaving Lomax to clear up. We were vulnerable down that side all match.

Indeed - in fact I thought we were vulnerable on both edges. I was just responding to the suggestion that Wheeler's race is run.

I think you earn the shirt unless injured, exhausted or have a drop off.

Lance earned the shirt against Huddersfield 'rightly so' But no one can nail down that 6 shirt with a run of good games at the moment. Wheeler certainly back in contention, especially considering he will have to play Easter weekend. He needs game time.

On Superleague show last night Bill Arthur said Laffranchi & Manu will be out this weekend

www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1148075._/ Manu is out for 2 months, Laffranchi a month.

www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 1148075._/ Manu is out for 2 months, Laffranchi a month.

Manu hasnt looked fit all season

Agreed, hopefully a spell on the sideline will show him he needs to step it up! Since it's only his thumb he should still be okay for fitness sessions!

Or maybe there are no injuries and the 2 of them need a month to go find contracts for next year?

Apparently both have been seen at the Trafford Centre which is next to the Salford Stadium

Make of that what you will

Right age for it

and Salford do like signing players from us!