The vast majority of those 17 players will have to play in 4 days time against St.Helens due to injuries or players on loan.
If outmuscled against Widnes then what about the massive Saints pack?
With Anderson getting injured for 2 months it gives a chance to Michael Simon to impress and show his strong running against the best team in super league. If Kirmond also has a knock then I'd leave him out of this one and straight swap with Ashurst.
Could also do with Kirke getting match fit quick...