I’d go

Thewlis
Mamo
Inglis
King
Charnley

Lineham has to get earn his right to get back into the team after his recent brainfart.

I'd really like to see that back line. At the same time I have zero expectation it will happen

Thewlis needs games. He is too good and too young not to be given a chance in a Cup competition.

Thewlis for Ashton should be the only change from last week

I'd be happy with lineham sitting out an extra week on the naughty step with austin.

We've not missed either of them, he doesn't get to waltz straight back in.

Might make him think

Genuine question- how badly has Austin played?
The right side has been ineffective but is that Austin, Hughes, Mamo or Charnley or a combination?

I really don't know what the best option is but SP could choose Ratch at f/b with Austin in the halves and Mamo on the wing with Thewlis missing out.

Mamo has done nothing wrong. King had a mare at right centre but I can't see GI missing out - and that could be our downfall.

Would you not bring in Mulhern for Akauola?

Well it doesn’t look like blame lies with Mamo, Charnley just scored on the other side so... My view is that Austin has not been pulling his weight leading to an over reliance on the bomb at the end of sets.

I’m a Lineham fan but it’s a no for me. He can work his way back in. I like the idea of Austin as a super sub if he’s out to prove us all wrong.

However, Thewlis at FB with Inglis in the centres and Mamo out wide seems to be the general consensus. Can’t argue with that.

I'm a big believer of if it ain't broke don't fix it. Why change a winning team, the only change should be an injured player. Put Thewlis at Fullback and leave it at that. I didn't see the game as i don't have a season ticket to watch it, but i don't know how well Akouala played to keep his spot but i would prefer Mulhern over him.
Leave lineham out as we're not missing him and he should wait his turn.

Although I’m all for giving young players an opportunity.

I think that Austin will come back into the side with the reliability factor coming into play, as Stef will resort to full back. King and Inglis at Centre, Lineham and Charnley on either wing with Mamo named on the bench. That would be my guess anyway, I’d be pleasantly surprised if Thewlis plays at 1.

It’ll have little on the conscience of Lineham.

Can’t believe l look to be the only one who wants to see GI remain at fullback all season. If Austin makes his way back in, I see centre as his best way back in and also probably his best position. He could be our Jamie Lyon.

Maybe worth a shot in the centre (Austin) if injuries give him the opportunity to come back in. Although he has the footwork I’m not sure he’s nearly creative enough to be a Jamie Lyon type centre. Or consistent enough. I’d rather see him as the utility back on the bench who gets brought on when the opposition tires. An expensive utility back mind you

That was my guess.

Mulhern replacing Akauola on the bench and Walker dropping out for Mamo. Davis can play interchange dummy half if Clark needs a break.

Mulhern in for sita, thewlis in for Ashton, I would have Austin on the bench this week if he is wanting to earn his spot it could be a trump card coming on if we need to change the game.

He seemed content to cover the position vs KR but you get the impression he doesn't want to play there on a regular basis.

Also, he won't have the fitness yet to play there.

I'd rather give youth a chance.

According to the Opta stats, Sita is third in the league for average gain per carry, at 13.75 metres, behind only Tom Johnstone and Aaron Smith. Admittedly he has achieved this from a grand total of four carries, but it's a start!!

It is a difficult one that mate; Mulhern was unlucky to miss out through injury but Sita took his chance and doesn’t deserve to be dropped!

The Akauola vs Mulhern decision will most likely come down to fitness and how well both have gone in training this week. If there's any doubt over Mulhern's injury then Akauola did enough last week to keep his place. If both fit then I would expect that he plays Mulhern.

Whats the word around camp about how Mulhern and Butler have bedded in Walt?

Sums Sita up perfectly - 4 carries and people are getting excited.
Mulhearn offers so much more.

Very exciting selection. So many decisions to be made. Mind you the 21 man squad idea certainly gives nothing away.

The ability to recognise tongue-in-cheek posts is a good skill to have when visiting message boards.

I’ve always said Price was a good coach!