I think we'll give them a good pasting personally.

Without wishing to court too much controversy, do you think that Tony Smith's team selection should be based on whether you, or anyone else is "going" rather than what is good for the team to try and ensure that we manage this phase of the season to be in the best shape possible?

I'd presume anyone going knew that it was the week after the Cup Final and the possibilities that this throws up?

No, I may have done had I not had the expense of a cup final the week before, but I would think and say the same even if I was going.

Squad suggests we're resting a fair few this week.

Daryl Clark isn't playing and is listed as having a "Calf Tear". That sounds serious to me.

Pretty tough question, even if you only look at it from a 'keeping the punters happy' perspective: going to France to see us play is pretty expensive (and dedicated?) compared to a regular season game, so the club owes it to those people to not serve up garbage. With that said, there is a (very punter pleasing) GF to consider.

Of course, there are plenty of other factors, especially after last week, and I think player welfare should always be no. 1 even if that means missing 3 big injuries along with 3 more "maybes". Just glad I'm not calling the shots.