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The return of Bowen and Burke could be handy. Will Burke be ready though? This is a very tough game to return from injury in

Wow, wasn't aware there were problems with Dudson and James as well, going to be a tough ask for a very young forward pack!

Bowen
Sarginson
Goulding
Gelling
Burgess
Green
Smith
Taylor
Powell
Crosby
Bateman
Hughes
McIlorum

Sutton
C Farrell
Williams
Burke/Austin

Presumably Sutton has passed one of those concussion tests that they have to do. That helps. Burke and Bowen being included seems like a gamble, Wane said they were both two weeks away earlier in the week. Time will tell!

That pack will get completely dominated. I wouldn't risk Bowen if he is anything less than 100%. The occasion will be a good experience for the young lads. Leeds by 20+.

Bowen
Manfredi
Goulding
Sarginson
Burgess
Green
Smith
Taylor
Williams
Crosby
Bateman
Hughes
Mcilorum

Burke
Gelling
Powell
Sutton

Good luck to them, nothing to lose - just have a dig.

We'll get beat but I'm sure the youth will make a good account of themselves, quite looking forward it actually to see how we do. Great experience for the youth incase they have to step in for the important games, like the play offs and cup games. Is we can do is get behind these lads and create a good atmosphere to help.

Its backs against the walls and we've got next to no chance of winning but we can rest easy knowing they'll give it their all. It'd be nice to get them squirming a bit and keep it close but in reality if we can keep them to a 20 point win or less we'll have done well.

I expect the Wigan fans to really get behind the side for this one. It's been a great atmosphere the fans have created at every magic event and it's needed more then ever this weekend.

According to the Wigan Observer editor, Taylor and Williams are also doubts.

Getting your excuses in early I see.
FWIW Saints thought the same when we played them this year and they turned us over.
You still have a decent team in that 17 and I am sure SW will have them well fired up.
The concern for the Rhinos is coming off 3 pretty intense games which may take effect at some time.
Hopefully not this Saturday.

Hm.....

Spot on. Atmosphere always seems to rise when we have a very young squad out. They're going to need the support massively this weekend.

That's still a very capable Wigan team, I wont be shocked if you win, It will definitely be closer than some of you are predicting.

It's our props that are the real issue. We have two available and one of those (Crosby) hasn't been anywhere near his best this year.

That domination Peacock will give you in there will have a knock on effect across the field.

I admit that we do look the stronger on paper with you being light in the forwards, maybe with the bigger pitch Wane will want to open the game up and go around the forwards, lets just hope for a good game.

The Wigan Evening Post is now saying that Bateman and Taylor are also out injured, that makes a total of 13 missing is it? Bring your boots fellas!

I am beginning to wonder if Wane has looked at who's available, taking into account how many are genuinely injured has just thought we don't have a chance so there's no point risking the likes if Taylor and Bateman.

Let the kids go have some fun in the sunshine.

In all honesty this is the perfect game to bring kids in to. It is exhibition only, in a big stadium, with fans milling in and out all day. It doesn't have the intensity of a normal home or away match.

People worry too much about putting youngsters in. If they are good enough then they are old enough. And what better way to test that ability in this sort of environment.

Saturday will do nothing to decide who wins the GF at the end of the year.

It may be a week late but it seems that the Hull fan who suggested that we might be putting out the wives and tea ladies might get to see them this week.

Just watched the London game. Greenwood has done himself a few favours today. Will he get a shot next season?

Was thinking that myself, can we not recall Greenwood? Could do with him at the minute, same with Hopkins.

Greenwood had a good game for London. For his long term development he's better off where he is getting game time every week rather than covering an injury crisis for a few weeks.

No Watkins or Briscoe for Leeds

Starting; Bowen, Manfredi, Gelling, Sarginson, Burgess, Green, Smith, Dudson, Williams, Taylor, Hughes, Bateman, Mcllorum

On top of Burrow, Aiton and JJB. That's five players from first choice 17.

Yes I know Wigan also many missing plenty, but some of those reserves anyway. Not quite the big mismatch made out, although accepted Wigan have more out.