Amone, Asiata and ODonnell are all having good seasons. Either of those 3 would improve us.

They are in good form, but so are we. Should be a good game. Fingers crossed we come out on top.

Well, I'm really glad you guy's have hit form, and well done. This makes it a better game so all fans can get behind their teams, and enjoy a great encounter. Really looking forward to many of your fans turning up and making it a noisy spectacle, and a great game.

Leigh are also miles better then last time we played them. Hope the players dont have this attitide as they will end up the same way, Wire and Saints did at LSV.

I think we can win, whats important to me is just be competitive and be in the game for 80 minutes. Leigh will come at us and they have some quick forwards and ruck.

Be a close one I reckon.

should be a good game, two of the best 7s' in the comp up against each other too, not sure how many fans we will bring, fridays' game will be our 5th game on the trot away from home, with Saints at home being alll pay the following week in the cup it may affect how many travel friday

I can't really call this one. Leigh are a good side, better than the team we lost to earlier in the season and at home will be a very difficult proposition. We have to start well, we cannot be chasing the scoreboard and a lot will rest on how we control Lam, if indeed we can. We should be confident, but not overly so, I'd say this is a harder match up than the Warrington game and I'd be telling the players that the ruck speed is vital, give Ipape an inch and he'll exploit it. Thought Dwyer's distribution against Wire, from acting half was abject, so maybe bring Cator in as hooker when Mint is subbed and bring Brown into the team. If Carlos is fit, I'd move Scott to the wing in place of McIntosh, although he did play well his weakness on kicks will be targeted and could cost us.

Cam Scott is none too great under high kicks as well you know?

In fact he’s let a few bounce lately.

They are both very similar for me but only one seems to get criticised

I think Cam Scott is better in the tackle than McIntosh, but DM did well against Warrington, after a shaky start, but like you say neither good with a high ball, though I'd feel more confident, just, with him over McIntosh. , Just my opinion, I just think Scott is a good, solid player, and can cover second row, if absolutely necessary.

I actually think Mcintosh is a better winger than Scott, apart from the one dropped ball, thought he had a decent game, so I'd keep him in this week.

I think the high ball scenario is just a confidence thing, you dont get to that level and play on the wing if you cant catch a ball. Its obviousley to me just a confidence thing thats why they are letting it bounce. Unfortunatley teams see this and will direct alot of traffic that way.

Scott has being good defensively for me and running forward. Infact Id say Swift at times has looked the weaker of the 3 returning the ball, although every other aspect of Swifts game is far superior. Its a good problem to have but other then Carlos coming back in I think you have to go with the same team.

With Mcitnosh I feel you get more in terms of yardage, he is actually really good at gaining meters. If he could eliminate some of his silly errors that would his cause massively.

Saw Litten round the ground on Sunday, no medical expert but the way he was hobbling he didn't look ready to be playing a game of rugby on Friday night

so expect it to be Mcintosh or Scott on the wing.

Good to see you are slightly changing your opinion on Mcintosh Dave and honest enough to praise him.
I think Scott is more a centre and Mcintosh a winger and that’s where they should play all things being equal.

Catching high kicks is very much a confidence thing and I don’t think too much should be made of the one Mcintosh dropped on Sunday as it was a tough one to take being a meter in from touch

Deserves some praise and seems to just get his head down and work hard. However long term we need better and I'd probably rather give a young winger a game, but Smith sees I different.

Smith will enjoy the challenge of trying to make him a better player and he is he next year anyway. So makes sense to run with him rather then needing to sign two wingers.

I think McIntosh played really well after he dropped that ball. I did bag him for it at the time but credited him later and I don’t really see how we can change a winning team, even if Carlos is fit it maybe that Smith will stick with the team that played so heroically at Newcastle. It’s nice to have that sort of problem but if confidence is the key to getting the best out of players , then dropping them after they play well won’t help, but I’m sure Smith is well versed in dealing with this scenario so we have to trust his judgement , whomever plays on whichever position .
I think there were a few calling for Carlos to convert to second row, a la Josh Griffin but he hasn’t got the size to be as effective , in my opinion.

Stick with same team

Gotta reward players for a good win

Gotta be ruthless players can't walk in whoever they are

Leigh are flying be a good challenge

Looks like Satae will be missing due to a hamstring problem.

What about Kallum Watkins?
Carlos is similar in height at 1.87 but about 5/6 kilos lighter but my opinion Carlos is very strong as a ball carrier and we know has decent defence.
If we find it difficult to find a big mobile second row for the right edge but could find a top class right centre Carlos would be ideal to move into the second row

Brown to come in. Unless we sign Ashworth before announcing the squad tomorrow.

Sounds like Carlos will be back too. I'd be tempted to move Scott to SR and drop Lane.

A few weeks ago I'd have brought Litten straight in for Mcintosh, but I'll stick with Darnell for this one.

Scott isn't big enough for SR yet. Doesn't break a tackle out wide so definitely won't bend the line as Second rower.

Hoy
Swift
Sutcliffe
Carlos
Mcintosh
Trueman
Clifford
Taylor
Houghton
Fash
Griffin
Savelio
Cator

Brown
Sao
Dwyer
Scott

Wouldnt be surprised to see some rotation, maybe Lovodua coming in at 13, but would personally run with that.

Yeh pretty much how I see the 17, not that I think TS will do, but I wouldn't be surprised if we saw Litten on the bench for Scott or McIntosh either.

Think having Dwyer on the bench is a waste especially as he's hardly had much game time the last couple of games plus how erratic he is too.
I'd personally go with Mcnamara on the bench to cover Houghton.

Hoy
Mcintosh
Carlos
Sutcliffe
Swift
Trueman
Clifford
Sao
Houghton
Fash
Lane
Griffin
Cator

Taylor
Brown
Mcnamara
Savelio

No sign of Leigh's 21, be nice if they're forfeiting the match just like their reserves

Could McNamara play hooker, wouldn't offer any attacking threat. I'd stick with Dywer, at least he will make the defence think. I'd like to see him come on earlier have 15 minutes before
HT.

Great to have such a healthy squad at this stage. A few other clubs seem to getting hit hard, Rovers had some major blows today. Think Smith and his team are certainly managing injuries better than previous years.