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Leeds by a lot. This has all the hallmarks of the game at Hull after we sacked Nillward.

I actually think the opposite - I'm more confident now than I was this morning.

Leeds have a lot of injuries and I think we'll see a more united Saints side.

Burgess has a chance to return, Cross will return from ban, Bailey and Delaney still out, Smith doubtful. I think we will line up:

Brent Webb
Kallum Watkins
Carl Ablett
Keith Senior
Ryan Hall
Kevin Sinfield
Rob Burrow
Ben Cross
Danny Buderus
Ian Kirke
Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Ali Lauitiiti
Chris Clarkson

Jay Pitts
Brad Singleton
Paul McShane/Luke Burgess
Weller Hauraki

Lee Smith
Luke Burgess/Paul McShane

since Eastmond's suspension, does that mean it is Gaskell and Wheeler in the halves for you?

54-18 to Leeds

Absolutely no chance.

Looking at the 2 defences so far this year I reckon 36-34... either way

It will be 54 - 0 with 8 mins to go then we will run in 3 tries and saintsfan will comment on how well we finished the game and how fitter we are under Royce.



Being serious, I doubt we will lost to 54-18 but it wouldn't shock me to be honest. This season is the worst I've seen a saints side play since super league started.

It worries me that I can't see where we going to score, who's going to create anything? We can't even grind a win out like we did under potter as our defence is utter shocking.

I'm going for a pretty heavy loss.

As leeds have a few players back and there's yet more disruption in our camp, Leeds must be favourites. I hope however that recent events galvanise the team and we pull off what would be considered a shock win

I can't help but agree

One of the problems with this Saints side is it lacks leaders, that's why confidence is an issue. Even in the draw with Wigan you could see a lack of confidence until we scored and then we started to play ok. We need to get used to playing what's in front of us rather than worrying about the scoreboard and forget the fact we're behind

If Leeds get in front early it will become a heavy and painful defeat, if we get in front early it will be a narrow and painful defeat. Either way we won't win

Even very good Saints sides have been badly beaten at Headingley before

Quote ="TheOtherOne" Even very good Saints sides have been badly beaten at Headingley before'" They certainly have www.therhinos.co.uk/rugby/110.ph ... ixid=79294 . A game I will never forget. That was so much sweeter as Leeds got embarrassed at KR earlier that season, only our 2nd loss all season, which I was in attendance for. Looking at the Saints line up its hard to believe that actually happened.

Quote ="TheOtherOne" Even very good Saints sides have been badly beaten at Headingley before'" They certainly have www.therhinos.co.uk/rugby/110.ph ... ixid=79294 . A game I will never forget. That was so much sweeter as Leeds got embarrassed at KR earlier that season, only our 2nd loss all season, which I was in attendance for. Looking at the Saints line up its hard to believe that actually happened.

Never underestimate the Millward factor.

Probably a daft question, but is the game on SKY?

With the sheer amount of crap games on at the moment, I wouldnt be surprised to see it not being on.

I believe it is. On Saturday.

Unfortunately, it is. At present I would much rather us be ignored by Sky!

6-8 point win for Saints on Saturday IMO, and it will be a belting game.

Personally, I can't wait for it.

The Lads will have got a hiding after last weeks performance, and with kyle out we hopefully will play more like a team. Thats what Quins and Cas are currently doing with far worse squads than ours

I wish I had your optimism about Saturday! I'd love us to really shut everyone up and blast Leeds away but with all the drama going on at the club just now plus key injuries I just can't summon up that level of optimism. Well done you for doing so though!

Fearthevee still believes in Santa Claus and still has several teeth under his pillow that the tooth fairy will give him money for when she isn't so busy.

Leeds by 32.

Half time or full time?

Sorry silly question. There is no chance we could score 18 points in the first half

Saddened believes Wakefield have better backs than us and that we'd lose every play-off game last season.

We've lost to Quins at home. so did Leeds.

Leeds beat Hull, we drew with Wigan.

Leeds beat Bradford away, we beat Catalans away.

Leeds scored 42 at home to Salford. We scored 56 away.

Leeds got smashed by Wire with a flattering scoreline, as did we.

How people are arriving at the conclusion that Leeds are going to wipe the floor with us is beyond me. All this talk of 30+ point margins is absolute nonsense - you can quote me on that on Sunday.

Nope, Saints backs to the wall, evey pass will stick, and we will run 30 points past a demoralised Leeds team.