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I personally think Locke won't play so the team i'd go with is;

Evalds
Johnson
Caton-Brown
Sau
Griffin
Chase
Fages
Morley
Tomkins
Tasi
Ashurst
Hock
J.Walne

Lee
Rapira
Puletua
D.Griffin

Tough one to pick this week i think Walton & Locke will miss out

That's not going to be far off imo. I also think Locke will miss out.

I'm sure Locke will be given time to get his fitness levels up and get over his jet lag. Plus, I'm sure he'll get a greater reception with a home debut.

Pleased that Robert Hicks is referee,rather than one of the better ones.
It helps with my post match reflections

Any news on Hansen?

Harris quoted as saying it would be 'foolish not to play him' on Saturday if he continues to show good touches in training.

Ask Michigan red, he's probably seen him in the gym!!

I'm starting to wonder whether Purple Aki uses this forum

I would throw Locke in just for fitness. Put Evalds on the bench, change them after 40 minutes. Good utility cover if needed too.

Ps I thought Michigan Red was Purple Aki?

Will harris think its worth using up a bench spot? Our bench will probably be four of crabtree, patrick, bailey, faiumu, and chan depending on whether ferres plays or not. We have a very strong bench of very fit forwards - I'm not sure he will want to weaken yours just so Locke can do half a game. Although there is no denying hes a good player will he risk it given you have to win to keep pushing for top 8.

I agree with the poster above, if he is not fully fit then against that pack we need everyone to stand up and be counted. I do have a strange feeling that we are going to win this one...