Perfect game for us in preparation for Super League, we need to be playing against the best possibe oppositon week in week out, perfect chance make a couple of tweeks from the last time we played them and see how we fare. Speaking to the players after our last few friendlies pre season they were saying how much they hated the games, they learn nothing from them, we need to be pushed as far as we can as often as we can.

Also as weird as it sounds, I think we need to be reminded of what it feels like to lose before these Super 8's.

Not in the dictionary,this season..Shameful thought..

I can not see the London dual and loan players in this game.

Well one of the hardest draws we could have had but we beat them fairly convincingly only the other week, (hopefully) shouldn't be a problem. Very glad it's not away at London though, that'd have been the worst possible draw.

Good draw for Miners too, the top amateur team left in at home against the lowest professional team left in, if there's going to be an upset that could well be it.

i reckon some fringe players will get a game. Will be good to see Reynolds get a run out, while Platt can consider himself unlucky not to be playing.

Any players carrying slight knocks shouldn't be risked, plus I reckon Wilkes and Emmett have earned a week off.

Yep, I'd stick fringe players in too - and especially so if injuries at Donny are as bad as reported.

It would be great to have a cup run but league matches will surely take priority.

What date's the game? Gonna try and get up for it ....

I'm sure we will play strongest team possible, this is a difficult game, we can play so called fringe players against Hunslet, Workington, Whitehaven, no disrespect intended

They're a top team in our League London, if we don't show them utmost respect they'll beat us. Promotion is essential but a week off pre- Super 8s split & points being wiped I don't think will do a great deal of good to many players.

But if it was a league game, you'd be more likely to play people with slight knocks than you would for the cup game. Which is why I think it's likely that some fringe players will get a game. But only Platt, Reynolds and Walker.

Weekend of 21/22 March

It's my weekend off so I am looking forward to it now.

Who plays wil always depend on who's injured and how badly. If someone is in need of a rest then fine but I don't see much advantage to giving 1st teamers a rest just for the sake of it.

Friday night March 20th.

Will this be a 'bonus' game towards Gareth Hock's suspension? (i.e. will it mean he is available on Good Friday, instead of Easter Monday?)

imagine so Alan.....

Is Hock eligible to play in the CC for Leigh..Did the comp start why he was at Salford?

Think you have to actually play for a team in the cup to become cup tied, so I would think Hock is fine to play for us, and I would also think that as we are in this round then yes it would count as one towards his ban.

I think he's only served two games of his ban so far. So the CC counts towards his ban, meaning he's available Easter Monday, rather than the following week.

Quote ="Leyther_Matt"Got to be happy with a home tie. Hope the RFL and Scottish FA keep in touch to make sure it doesn't clash with the Hibs-Falkirk semi final that weekend '" Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW

Quote ="Leyther_Matt"Got to be happy with a home tie. Hope the RFL and Scottish FA keep in touch to make sure it doesn't clash with the Hibs-Falkirk semi final that weekend '" Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW

I won't be able to go now as that's my last night turn, would have been off Saturday or Sunday.

The friendlies would have surely helped with the fitness though. And against Bradford, Leigh were clearly the fitter squad.

Quote ="Edinburgh Warrior"Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW'" I'd got my weekends mixed up anyway....that weekend is the NEXT round of the cup, if we get there!

Quote ="Edinburgh Warrior"Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW'" I'd got my weekends mixed up anyway....that weekend is the NEXT round of the cup, if we get there!

Yes you are correct..And thanks for clearing that up.



So whats the date of the next round of CC after the Broncos.?

Quote ="Edinburgh Warrior"Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW'" There is no chance the game will take place at 3pm.

Quote ="Edinburgh Warrior"Saturday 18th April for Hib's semi-final www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-cup Regards , EW'" There is no chance the game will take place at 3pm.