There couldn't be a greater motivation for the opposition if a second string team is put out to play them. No morale boosting talk from their coach would be necessary. All that would be needed is to point out that we hold them in such contempt that they aren't worthy of our strongest team. It's a stupid idea, and stupid isn't what Tony Smith is.

Ian Millward (in his previews on Sportinglife.com) says a bug has swept the camp this week - hopefully nothing too serious. I know this affected Briers but hopefully nobody else.

Full team for friday ,, give briers half a game so hes ready for monday

Hope we do get the dual lads back on Monday they have been absolutely brilliant for us.

Barring injuries you play your strongest side, sod rotation. If we have a good win against Salford I would play the same team at the KC. Worst thing we could do is bring in 4/5 blokes who haven't played in the side for weeks.

Why would you throw Penny into the deep end at Hull? surely out of the two he would play against Salford but he's not in the squad... strange one after reading Smithy's comments in the Guardian.