Heard that the Pig went over on his ankle in training yesterday and within minutes it was very swollen and black and blue. Not good
Also Goulding did not play in the reserves last week so I am told - is this because he might be playing on Sat ???

i find dont find that as bad news at all, happily i'll have leuluai at 9 and deacon play 80.

Youngest Tomkins on the bench?

If Riddell does miss out it's going to be Leuluai at 9 with Deacon at 7 and at a guess Stuart Howarth on the bench to cover the halfs and hooking role.

Yeah, that's probably the best option.

We're more than covered in the Halves and Hooking role. there's also Same Gee in the reserves who could be brought up.

Somebody mentioned he'd been released a couple of weeks back.

Was that not the case then?

it might be healed in time for the game but I dont think it would be worth putting someone on the pitch who isnt fully fit when we have enough cover in this area.

I disagree, IMO we have looked better with Riddell at 9 and Tommy at 7, than when Tommy is at 9 and Deacs at 7.

I suppose we may find out on Saturday, I still think it's a pity we let Sam Gee go.

Hmm, maybe as temporary cover but IMO he is not regular Super League standard. I really hope he proves me wrong!

Where is he now by the way?

Wigan Rugby Union I believe.

hope he ok for weekend we need as near to full strength team out as possible. do not want a slip up . keep the momentum going