So a chance to get a rare win on the board. Squad further depleted with Fash banned.
I suspect we might see Laidlaw and Severs as a bit of squad rotation but we've not got a huge array of options.

I'm guessing we don't have to name a 20 man squad with the short turnaround?

We have to name in Sunday at 10, so it's pretty pointless

Laidlaw is in the squad for the 18s derby tomorrow at Hull Uni but Severs isn’t there, would like to see Severs get a starting spot instead of a 15min cameo.

The Toulouse match is the obvious chance to play a few more youngsters. Start Balmforth, Severs, Martin, Barron, Litten, and have Laidlaw, Gardiner and maybe even Armstrong on the bench. Nothing to lose, and worth the opportunity for the youngsters. No tv cameras and no real pressure, allow them to learn and if need be, fail and learn from it.

Could Staveley be a possibility or is he injured?

He's not played u18s or Reserves for ages. Not since the last origin game. I'm guessing he is hurt.

Laidlaw and Severs didnt play for the u18s today but both were there and neither had a broken wrist as was rumoured. I'd expect to see them both tomorrow.

No Wynne or Evans today. Nineteen man squad

1 – Jake Connor
7 – Luke Gale
8 – Ligi Sao
10 – Chris Satae
13 – Jordan Lane
19 – Ben McNamara
21 – Jordan Johnstone
24 – Cameron Scott
25 – Mitieli Vulikijapani
30 – Scott Taylor
32 – Harvey Barron
33 – Denive Balmforth
34 – Davy Litten
35 – Matty Laidlaw
38 – Ellis Longstaff
39 – Lewis Martin
40 – Will Smith
41 – Kye Armstrong
42 – Will Gardiner

Team is
Jake
Litten
Scott
Mitch
Barron
Smith
Gale
Tag
Jj
Ligi
Longstaff
Lane
gardiner

Balmforth
Ben Mac
Satae
Laidlaw

Staveley and Severs injured

Evans limped off on Thursday but I didn't hear anyone mention it. Hope it's just a knock.

think Toulouse could win this one, go out on a high, (saints next week away) so will look for a win, 16 players out too many even against the bottom team

Let's just get behind the lads. Never known injuries like this

Leaving Baron out of Salford game, was a really bad move from a useless clueless coach



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Enjoyable first half and the young charges have shown up well so far. Showing some decent pace on the edges. Really pleased for Harvey Barron and coming back from a difficult night against Wakey. His carries bringing the ball out of our 10-20 have been pretty good and not take a backwards step and couple of nice tries too. Nice to see Jake guiding/directing and encouraging him through the game too.
Pleased for Cam Scott too as he’s looked pretty good considering he only just come back from injury.

I know it’s only Toulouse but honestly think we look more organised in the middle without Danny Houghton and our ptb seems quicker too.
Though Gale for me has again disappointed

Gale's end of set plays are by and large awful

I thought it was a decent enough game considering the team.
The young lads stood up well, they weathered a bit of storm at the start of the first half where they could easily have been bullied.
Pleased for Barron after a difficult home debut and for Gardiner.
Nice to see a win for a change!

Even against weaker teams Gale doesn't impress/stand out.
Not good enough for a team with any aspirations and needs to be moved on

Satae had a quiet game

MoM for me

Good to see us give the ball some air.
Thought the young kids showed up well.
Sao outstanding again.
Lane & Taylor had their best game for some time.
Credit to JC, one of his better games.
Big confidence boost for next week.

Like us to keep Longstaff. The kid has definitely got potential.

I really hope the club are doing everything possible to try and sign him permanently. The kid is superb. Love his attitude.

Decent performance by a patched up side.

Really pleased for Barron who took his tries really well and had a hand in another. Cam Scott went well too, good to see him back.

Obviously a bonus not to have to use Satae too.