The issue with bringing House back for the final is that it probably means Grix to 13 and Harrison to bench. I think we lose too much doing that as the extra prop we have at 13 really helps us dominate in that opening 20 mins. Even if we keep Harrison at 13 and move Grix to the bench, it means we can't rotate Harrison with a like for like replacement in Cooper.

Such a difficult decision to make but I'd keep House in the stands, and I say that as a fan of his. I don't believe Grix's performances this year warrant him being dropped from the 13 - although when fit Smith has always played House. Either way, it will be a very strong pack that takes the field on Saturday.

I also agree with the Evans for Riley swap.. he is a much more reliable defender. I would also move Harrison out of the 17 if Waterhouse is fit.

but Evans has no big game experience at all....he's never played in a semi-final or final.

So what

What good is big game experience if you're going to make mistake after mistake after mistake in said big games?

There is only one way to get big game experience.

I remember them throwing Evans into the Wigan game at the DW, ask yourself who got man of the match?