Pretty close. When fit I would start Joel in 2nd Row with Bateman replacing Pettybourne on bench. Would also have maybe Sam Powell on bench instead of Goulding/etc but might depend on opposition/conditions etc;

A match made in heaven, or hell.....

A coach shouldn't always field his strongest team.

How would he assess the younger fringe players, who may have to come into the side if there are are injuries to his "strongest" side.

It's horses for courses IMO.

Onto Wigan strongest side IF everyone was available.
Bowen
Charnley
Thornley
Gelling
Burgess
Green
Smith
Taylor
McIlorum
Flower
Farrell
Bateman
O'Loughlin

Pettybourne
Clubb
J Tomkins
Sarginson

18th and 19th in squad
Powell
Crosby.

Rogues, what's the advantage in playing Sarginson off the bench? I know he can play anywhere 1-6 but surely in the modern game these are positions you don't plan to substitute. Meanwhile McIlorum presumably has to plough on for the full 80 at hooker

Sometimes we don't use our 17th man at all or only for 10-15 mins so I can understand why Rogues would suggest putting a guy that could cover every back position on the bench tbh. If Micky Mac needed a rest then I'm sure Sarginson would even make a fist of playing there tbh (although Micky Mac plays his best rugby when he's asked to do 80 mins IMO).

He's turning in to a very useful player Sarginson.

I'd have Powell and Crosby in over Sarginson and Eddy. Sarg may eventually force his way in but I'm not sure in what position. He's got excellent attacking attributes such as speed and footwork but I don't think he's a natural centre. I think FB is his best position but ultimately I think Rocky will be a better option there.