Think this is a mistake to be honest, regardless of where he decides to play him.
I don't question his ability, but I would question his match fitness, seeing as we have been having issues with players coming back into the team and having to play and not being 100% fit.

I know what you are saying and personally I wouldn't put someone in for their first game in the biggest game but Chester makes a fair point that we need some big game experience which he has and someone who can give us go forward when returning the ball which he has too.

He is clearly a fit guy, and has been training with us for 4 weeks I think now.
Everyone that comments says he's a good influence in the changing rooms which they probably need too.

More than anything he can bust tackles and since we find it hard to stop London, we are going to need tries.

Inclined to agree. Atkins has only played 12 games all season, the last of which was mid-May. Whether he is a fit guy or not there is no match fitness at all there and likely a lack of timing that only comes with playing. If he plays for me it would be off the bench for a couple if spells as an impact second row.

Is kirmond fit?

Atkins has the wealth of big game experience that most if not all our team can only dream of ,he’s a must include for me.
London are going to throw the kitchen sink at us to see if we buckle ,Atkins is the type of guy you want in to rally the troops when the going gets tough, may not be the fastest on the park now but boy he’s been there and done it and got the t-shirt .On a side note how much game time has arundel had this year if people are questioning his match fitness ?

Yes Atkins has to play!

What we don’t want is a slow, messy game like Hull Kr and Leeds at home...we need to dominate the ruck...win the collisions and get on the front foot and give the backs time and space to create. When we do this we’re a very good team and would be way too good for London...on that basis Atkins would be a certain starter for me...it’s one game to bust a gut and give absolutely everything...he’ll have plenty of time to recover after!

Says he should be okay for London

Based on the photo on the trinity Instagram page he is lucky to be in contention at all

What's happened to bill topou

Injured against Wigan

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Seen that be intresting to see if currie cops a ban

Should reduce the penalties conceded though. Every cloud like.

Do you mean like the 1 penalty?

If Arundel is dropped, that's a crime. He's the best centre in the club.

Better than Tupou and Lynne? Really?

Yep, not the fastest but knows how to tackle and when to put his winger away.
Not been given a fair crack and if Atkins plays in front of him, that's shocking.

You must shock easily

An eyebrow raiser ?, mebbe, but shocking...umm

4 very decent to choose from there, how the hell do you get shocked by 2 of them missing out

mebbe its a bout of that nasty faux shock currently infesting the interwebz, have a lie down and see if you feel better...

As good as he is with ball in hand i wouldnt plsy escare at full back he is very wesk with high kicks and abdull and walker will exploit this

I mean any. Needless penalties can be game changers.

If it was a fully match fit Atkins, I'd pick him in front of Arundel every time but, Atkins will be so far from match fitness, it could cost us dear.
I agree about Arundels ability to put his winger away but, Toupu and Lyne are way better options (if fit).

I agree Arundal is better than many think but to say he hasn't been given a fair crack is not correct.
He was behind two very in form players and when he got his chance he got injured. That's no one's fault.

Nothing against arundel at all but just think Atkins with all his experience will be a better option for this game . This could be a do or die game for us so old heads are needed to steer us to a win imo .
But arundel is a fine centre and think he’s been unlucky not to have been picked earlier in the season to mix things up a bit when we’ve been flat .

Could put Atkins on the bench and play second row (where rumour has him destined) or centre.
If Woody can play all game then we could have Koppy, King, England and Atkins