I think Myler just might step up tomorrow.

Although Bridge is named i don't think he'll make the final cut, he's not 100%

In that case Yed I wouldn't risk him in this one.

I may be wrong and TS might use this to get him match fit for SL, if that was the case I'd be more inclined to use him at centre anyway.

TBH i think it's an ideal game to play Myler & GOB to give them the experience against top Aussies. After all , there is only pride at stake & the experience might benefit them throughout the rest of the season.

Ratchford not playing...Bridge to make Bench.

If thats the case then thats a massive blow.

it is....struggling to pass yesterday by all accounts!! Wheeler in at Centre...Joel to wing...Penny at Full back on attack GOB covering in defence. Bit like last week at Hull.

Just my opinion of course....

if Bridge is fit and makes the game then it's not so massive loosing Ratchford. We have Wheeler too.

Nah, not going to go into a game like this, with a gameplan like that from the off.

Evans to FB, Joel back on the wing perhaps. But who will miss out along with Ratchford ?

I wouldn't be surprised to see both wingers (Penny and Evans) take turns at Full Back.....seems to be something Smith likes to Do. I agree with you though... he should pick a fullback and have him fullback all game. Didn't Evans play there for England U 19's??? So has more experience than Penny....

If both Ratch and Russell are not available i would have Evans as 3rd automatic choice.
Penny and Joel on the wings
Atkins and Wheeler/Bridge in the centres

So Ratch is actually out? Massive blow, he's even our poster boy for this match

GOB and Myler need to play regularly to build that relationship and understanding. They are both still very young when you think about it for top half back pairing for one of the top teams but we should get behind them.

Like you say, if wheeler can come in at centre or even loose in some games, that offers another quality player who can get on the ball. Let's not forget Ratch either coming into the line.

How much longer do you give Myler to become 'top class'?

how much longer do you give bridge to become 'top class'?

In your eyes, 9 years.

4 years as an underwhelming bit part halfback, 5 years as a top notch centre and then half a season with a debatable purple patch at stand off(possibly)

Why is not fair to afford Myler the same courtesy?

I reckon with switchihes in defence like last week

Wheeler
Evans
Monas
Atkins
Penny
O'Brien
Myler
Hill
Clark
Sims
Braithwaite
Currie
Westwood

Higham
Harrison
England
Bridge

The Guardian are stating Ratchford is in the squad.

By all accounts, he was struggling to pass properly late Wednesday....

Until just our opposition didn't know the.

eh?

...that!

Ratchford is out, which is a big blow.

If Ratchford hasn't made it, Russell could be added to the squad and play. He did play for our dual reg club last week (as did Bridge).