definately the right direction and i may be in the minority that say that these young lads should get more opportunity. yes we may lose a few games but in the long run it would be priceless, it has to be better than just sending them to swinton?

Lauaki missing tonight with a hamstring strain. Chance for Tom Spencer (if he's fit)

I wonder if Powell could be a surprise inclusion?

This is all a bit worrying with these injuries sustained in training - reminiscent of last year when the same thing happened. SW said that Thornley was injured in training - and how did Turner get injured? He seemed ok when scoring the decisive try with only a few minutes to go in the Widnes game?

Or maybe SW is making sure we have 2 props ( Taylor and Lauaki) fully fit, not suffering any knocks and raring to go on Friday against Cas.......

It was this time last season when things started to go wrong - end of June defeat to Bradford at home after the Exiles games, then CC capitulation to Leeds a few weeks later. I really hope SW and the coaching staff have learnt from this.

Bloody hell, yet another! I suppose it's a possible, it's a bit of a baptism of fire throwing him into his first game against the hardest pack we'll face all year but I suppose he should be big and strong enough. 20 minutes to give Mossop a breather?

Id love to see Powell make his debut tonight

Powell playing would be great - particularly if he mixes it with some of the Warrington pack. Morley, Westwood, Carvell etc - nothing to lose really!