Think Cooper will start from the bench and they’ll make him “earn” his starting spot.

Wane picked him to start for England so must rate him ahead of Byrne, Havard Singleton etc.

You’d imagine he’d come in for Partington but Ellis seemed to be favouring his ankle at times. So wouldn’t surprise seeing him having a week off.

I'd keep KPP in the 2nd row, thought he was an absolute beast there last week

Agreed, KPP isn't a centre.

Yet he's the best one we've got and played a well before his injury.

KPP isn’t a natural centre but I’d certainly play him there when everyone is fit. I think he’s in our best 13 at centre but not at second row, simply because we have Bateman and Farrell. I’d keep him in the second row this Thursday however.

When Ellis came off last Friday he was put in a boot as soon as he came off but came back on later .

Same side as last week for me apart from Cooper on to the bench for Partington.

Yep - shame to see the Leeds side so disrupted by injury - that's two weeks in a row now that has happened. Hopefully Wigan won't take the result for granted of course but the extent of the injury lists across the league is really damaging the product.

As a Leeds fan I was looking forward to Thursdays game, we put a strong team out at Hull but since we seem to be missing key players, its better for the sport as a whole if we show competitive games on TV. Anyhow the bookies are giving you guys -12 .

I'd be surprised if Wigan don't win by at least 30.

Didn't have a boot on when at Shevvy Sharks on Saturday...

Does anyone know if you can pay on the gate at Headingley

Yes - £3 more (£27)

Not on about Saturday on about friday when he came off he was in the dugout with a boot on taken off when he came back on the field .My seat is behind the dug out .

Probably nothing in it then given he came back on.

Cheers mate i don't suppose it's that bad £3 extra

He was limping when he came off probably ice in the boot.

I bet he plays centre when we face Saints. We need him to nullify Hurrell.

He was limping a little as soon as he came on for his first stint too as i pointed it out to my mates. Seemed to be carrying a niggle and wore off as he got into the game. May be worth a rest for ellis this week if it is still bothering him at all.

I really rate KPP, runs the ball in strongly, I think he's deceptively quick, maybe due to his size, doesn't look so much.

I massive handful to the opposing defence and invariably gets the ball away in the tackle.

He's a formidable player and could be the answer to the 'centre problem'.

Liam Moore reffing, squeaky clean or else time again

Hate to say it but with both our HB`s missing along with Leeming and only one recognised prop playing.
It could be another bagful of tries for French and Field.
Bookies offering us 12 start is a steal for your lot.

I was really looking forward to watching this one on the box tonight but having seen both named squads I can only see an easy Wigan win. Shame as I thought this had the potential to be a really good close game.

Typical Western Terrace weather . Chucking it down

EW

Drizzling when I wandered in earlier. Supposed to clear up a bit later but still a chance f more wet weather during the game.