Without Briscoe, McGuire, Ablett, Ward, Garbutt.
Falloon and JJB due to return this week.

Hardaker
Handley Watkins Moon Hall
Sutcliffe Lilley
Galloway Burrow Cuthbertson
Ferres Delaney
Singleton

Falloon JJB Keinhorst Mullally.

Singleton was fantastic in the loose forward position. It will be tough going over there and getting the win but I think that the team is more than capable. My worry is if JJB and Falloon didn't make it, we would have Walters and Achurch in on the bench.

I think that's what we can expect, though I think if Jjb or Falloon don't make it Baldwinson is more likely to play over Achurch. Baldwinson was 18th man on Sunday.

I was impressed from what I saw from Mullaly and would like to see him get more minutes. 50/50 on Keinhorst and Walters, I thought Walters looked a bit faster and fitter than last year in the little minutes he got yesterday.

I am actually more cautiously optimistic about Walters what I saw pre season looked more mobile than last year. Didn't get much time last night but carried ball well. And when the garbutt incident occurred he wasn't shirking carrying it up and was having a bit of war of words with the Aussie pack while Garbutt was walking off so won't be bullied by the big cats pack.
Wouldn't be too worried with him on the bench. Thought Mullay looked ok and agree liked the look of Singo this year

can't see Achurch in the first team again tbh. Don't think Mac has forgiven him for the Catalan cowardice with Escare.

Totally agree and glad to see it continue.
Frosties totally agree with that 17.

Achurch is still injured though anyway.

Assuming that Falloon is fit I'd go with

Hardaker
Handley
Watkins
Moon
Hall
Sutcliffe
Lilley
Galloway
Burrow
Cuthbertson
Ferres
Delaney
Singleton

Falloon, Mullally, Walters, Baldwinson

I would give JJB another week to get himself sorted out. With his age and injury problems I wouldn't want him trying to shave a week or two off his recovery time and playing when he's not 100%. Baldwinson seems to be favoured over Achurch (who is pretty poor at prop anyway) and will no doubt do a job for us.

I also agree that Singo was excellent at Loose Forward and could excel in that role going forward, the only issue being that when Ward and Ablett are back they are almost guaranteed to start, which in turn could send Ferres to Loose and Singo back to the bench.

may be watching this one from behind the sofa, it could take us at least a couple of weeks to get back into things in the SL and Catalans have had a fortnight to fine tune after smarting over two losses themselves.

Blimey! Your glass really is half empty these days



A pack of Mr Kiplings French Fancies ought to provide a stiffer test for Leeds this weekend.

Catalans are sheiss.

Catalans are a hot and cold side William, no i don't rate them as a threat regards winning the comp or even top 4 but they when they click at home they can blow most teams away and will be fresh.

My glass is half full actually, i came on here after the game on sunday to state i was pleased with the effort first 40 and the young lads can take certaintly take plenty from the experience.My optimism is still high for the long term, although short term will be tough till we get bodies back

It strikes me that any side without a decent, specialist hooker is going to struggle. This would explain what has happened to us and Saints recently and what's going to happen to Wigan for the next few months...

I never thought the answer to any problem would be something called Beau Falloon, but there you are.

If JJB & Falloon are fit they both should play and I wouldn't be surprised to see Falloon start with Burrow as captain at 7 then bring Lilley on when Falloon needs a rest and interchange between 7 and 9

It is still a key position, we missed Ailton and now think we may have to give Falloon a bit of time to get his confidence up, not ideal backdrop given our unsettled side at present. Have same fears as Biff regarding Catalan having one of their hot form days at home. Hope willie mason takes carney and a few others out on the lash this week.

I'd go

Hardaker
Handley
Watkins
Moon
Hall
Sutcliffe
Lilley
Galloway
Burrow
Cutherbtson
Ferres
Delaney
Singleton

Falloon
Keinhorst
Mullally
Baldwinson

Backs pick themselves for me.

Galloway/Falloon/cuthbertson
Ferres /Delaney
Singleton

Burrow,mullally,keinhorst, jjb/Walters

Hello Rhinos Fans.Both teams have made a bad start.The new catalan players,contrary to some expectations ,but not mine ,are nowhere near as good as those who have left.We were lucky to escape with a 28 point defeat against Hull.I am coming over and hope to see some of you at the usual place for post match high jinks.

If one of you have a minute or two to write a paragraph previewing the game from your side, I will put it on our website.

PM me

From what I've seen Catalan are really missing Zeb Taia. As good as Stewart is he doesn't excel at breaking the line. Similarly their pack is down on hard work while Casty is injured, with all respect Dave Taylor doesn't give you that.

I also can't help but think they might have got a couple of tries had Escare played, Horo got is arm free a couple of times and that's where Escare is normally sniffing around. I understand his defence is not the best, but could he not be used on the wing, a bit like Kieran Dixon he is an exciting player who needs a bit of protection.

Not sure Falloon will be up to the task yet as I doubt he's been able to do much running on a broken toe and this is probably not the baptism of fire into which to throw a semi-fit player.

How did Catalans fare at the disciplinary? I think they had the usual half dozen or so up before the beak.

O.K. I am about to set off so I do not know the team.We are missing Taia ,Whitehead and Henderson very badly.We are also worse off in my view on the right wing.Escare's defence last year was utterly hopeless and he cost us a place in the top 4,so Gigot in that position is an improvement.David Taylor is 4 or maybe 5 stones overweight and our new signing Willy Mason is not far behind him.Perhaps the team will eventually gell,but the supporters have grounds for their concerns.

Broughton in on the right wing ,which should improve things from our point of view.Willie Mason also in the 19 which may not.

1 Zak Hardaker
3 Kallum Watkins
4 Joel Moon
5 Ryan Hall
7 Rob Burrow (c)
8 Keith Galloway
10 Adam Cuthbertson
14 Liam Sutcliffe
15 Brett Delaney
16 Brad Singleton
18 Jimmy Keinhorst
19 Mitch Achurch
20 Anthony Mullally
21 Josh Walters
22 Ash Handley
24 Jordan Baldwinson
25 Jordan Lilley
26 Brett Ferres
27 Sam Hallas

Hardaker
Handley Watkins Moon Hall
Sutcliffe Lilley
Galloway Burrow Cuthbertson
Ferres Delaney
Singleton

Keinhorst Walters Baldwinson Mullally

If Achurch doesn't get in this weekend then I think he will be released within the next few weeks.

Doubt they'll release him whilst we are low on numbers.