He says on twitter he is coming to Leigh on loan from Warrington, anyone know anything about him?

@jameslaithwaite

Played for England academy with Rhys Evans and Ryan Shaw. Second row forward.

From Wolves' website, which isn't particularly informative about their first team squad: -

Date of Birth: 23.09.1991
Weight: 97kg
Height: 188cm
Position: Back Row

Says he is looking forward to playing on Friday, so must be in 17. Have we got injuries from 17 who ran out in London or are we just having a change. Anyone any info?

That makes 5 DCs/loans,thought that wasn't allowed

OK if we've off-loaded one, I think.

Any ideas who that one is? I know these are short-term signings but it's I'm sure it would be better for all concerned to have a little more clarity on the current dual contract/loan situations.

No idea Matt - it was just a suggestion.

Sorry Alan didn't mean it quite like that, was just wondering if there was any inkling as Spencer and Russell haven't been involved in Wigan's any first team any more (or less) than previously; Brierley was at the game on Saturday which I suppose leaves Shaw?

At last weeks LISA meeting members were informed Ryan Brierley has now been loaned to us by Cas for the rest of the season.

Now I am not sure' but is it possible for us to have 4 DC players plus a loanee ?

Pretty sure it is.

Not unless they have changed the rules

Ironically Shaw was newspaper MOM for Warrington in their Valvoline Cup game at Wigan last weekend, in a game that also included Russell and Spencer. I think Shaw played stand-off and Russell on the wing.

The rules have not been changed, 4 DC's or loanees (any mix) at any one time with a max of 3 from any one club, my guess is that one of the Wigan players has been 'let go' as Wigan are notorious in snatching their players back - look at how they were with Widnes last couple of years for example.
AS for Brierley didn't Trevor said that they had asked Cas to let him stay on a season long loan, must admit I couldn't hear clearly because Frank was sat in front of me trying to talk over him

Pretty sure you can't - hope the new guy can play

MMMM let me see which part of second row forward means centre?????

No, we've got Richie Blackmore for that!

I know, strictly speaking, it's the other way round - but Stu Littler seems fairly comfortable in either role!!

As we seem to know very little about this lad, who's to say he's not built like a 2nd rower, but with the turn of speed, and deft handling of a centre??

welcome to the madhouse James

Did you actually think before you typed that - the switch from 2nd row to is not uncommon in RL terms, with Leigh Littler is the recent obvious one, Blythe is another example, Joel Tomkins at Wigan last year, I could go on no doubt

James is replacing Tom Spencer, according to our official website.

That's real shame . No offence to Russell or Shaw, but when they are all fit we have plenty of backs and it'll be tricky keeping everyone happy and match fit.

Spenser is a big loss........the lad is quality - hope the new guy is as good if not better.