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That's a decent squad under the circumstances, but how many are really likely to play?

Charnley, Sarginson and Sam Tomkins all having very late fitness tests according to Wane.

So even if they play they wont be at 100%.

Best case scenario from that squad looks pretty strong.

S Tomkins
Manfredi
Gildart
Sarginson
Charnley
Williams
Smith
Flower
Powell
Mossop
Isa
Sutton
Tautai

Bretherton
Nuuausala
Shelford
Shorrocks


If all three of Sarg, Charnley and Sam are out then that makes things very interesting. I'd guess Higginson would go to centre and Tierney would play either at wing or FB but I'm struggling to see where another outside back is coming from. Unless we push Gildart out to the wing and put Isa at centre. I wonder if Shorrocks could do a job at FB?

I thought that Charnley had dislocated his shoulder?
I will be surprised if ST plays after some of the comments on his fitness on other threads.
Could be a tough one Friday if we have to play 2 or 3 out of Shorrocks, Higginson and Shelford. All these lads have great potential but a big ask to play all of them at Headingley.
To be fair to Tierney he has stepped up of late and deserves a run of a few games but personally I wouldn't play him at FB if ST is absent and like yourself I wonder if Shorrocks could do a job for us at FB and give Tierney another run out on the wing.
Maybe Rouges could advise if Shorrocks or possibly Higginson have any experience of playing FB.

Wane said ST had rolled his ankle which (noting that I am no medical expert) i wouldn't have thought poses a risk to play him. If there's any doubt over him he is too important to risk with a SF coming up.

They shouldn't take any risks whatsoever. We've got a huge game coming up in two weeks that we need to win. If that means players sitting out the Leeds game and/or the Saints game then so be it.

It may mean we sacrifice top spot going in to the super 8's but we could surely live with that for a place at Wembley.

I'd sit Tomkns and one of Sarginson/Charnley out and line up-

Tierney
Manfredi Sarginson Gildart Higginson
Williams Smith
Mossop Powell Flower
Isa Sutton Nuuausala

Subs
Tautai Bretherton Shelford Shorrocks

It's another massively depleted side but needs must.

I hope Tierney gets a crack after his performance last week and signing a new contract. Let Sam Tomkins have a rest if he's touch and go. As NK said, the cup semi should be our priority rather than top spot.

If you do lose Sarginson, Tomkins and Charnley it tips the balance in Leeds favour I think.
Like you have said you have bigger fish to fry in the weeks ahead so I doubt Wane will risk players with niggles.
It will be interesting to see how your young blokes get on.
I really like the look of Shorrocks in the limited time I have seen him and looks to be a great prospect.
I said the same about Williams a few years ago when we were getting excited about Sutcliffe.
Williams always looked a better prospect to me.
Let`s hope you don`t use the injury excuse we have been spouting on about all year if you lose


We are the only team who have had injuries this year you know.

team is:

Tierney
Charnley Sarginson Gildart Manfredi
Williams Smith
Bretherton Powell Flower
Isa Sutton Mossop

Subs
Tautai FPN Higginson Shorrocks

That's not too bad.

Think we're really going to struggle in this one. Just need to frustrate Leeds' attack as they aren't great at scoring this year.