Hodgson, Anderson and King in the 18 for the Exiles.

If we line up like the TANCW then I'll be happy.

Hoping we have a few who back up, particularly in key positions.

The certain availability of Monas is a real bonus.

Hoping that we have players fit after the exiles match would be great for a chance to win salford!

Fingers crossed on this matter.

Interesting that you don't think Louis will back up, TANCW.

True !!

I don't know. When Monaghan was released, I just took Anderson out. No idea who will back up of course, nor who will play for England.

I think we'll be okay. I'm sure if TS was worried we'd struggle, he'd of asked to reschedule the game, as I'm sure I've read somewhere that he was given that option. Therefore, I think all the players will back up, except Morley.

I imagine it's purely and simply because Buderus is captain, and Tommy Leuluai is vice-captain = 2 hookers in the team.

Bit stupid as MM is the best of the lot but there you go.

Agreed, but I think Leuluai will play at 7, Buderus won't last the full 80, and Monas is a better 9 than Faiumu.

When I read that first I thought you meant McIlorum. Coffee all over the computer screen. Got confused between the two teams - I realise now you meant Monaghan.

In a similar vein to some of the comments on here, I think we should rest Briers, both Monas, Westwood & Hodgeson for the cup game against Wigan.

We have Bradford at home in the league the week after. We don't want to risk letting our professional rugby players play every week do we.

Some of them may not be up to it in an relatively easy league game the following week!

I think trying to predict who will or won't double up is a bit pointless. It all depends on a) how many minutes they play in the Origin game b) whether they suffer any knocks or injuries and c) overall availability and fitness of players in each position following the Crusaders game / weeks training / Origin game.

For example, do we want to be without both Anderson and Westwood on Sunday? Probably not. But if they both play 60+ minutes on Friday and pick up minor injuries we may have to. If one comes back much fresher than the other, then maybe the fresher one will play but the other won't. And if they both come back having not played much and feeling raring to go, then both may play.

Agree with that Seb. Tony may have a 17 for Sunday in the back of his mind but it will all hinge on how the players who appear on Friday feel on Saturday or even Sunday morning. I doubt he will assume any of them will back up but its clear that the ones who feel ok will play. As we know God won't take any risks.

Thats what i think aswel,no point in over playing our players and not coming up with the wrong results.

Fingers crossed though everyone is injury free Friday night/saturday/sunday morning.

Seems we have 5 players in the team, with only Ryan Atkins missing out:

How did Lomax miss out?

According to McBanana you have to show good form over a period of time not just 7 or 8 weeks.

and peacock captaining???

I had all the faith in the world for the banana but that is the stupidest decision possible.

He has only been back a short while and hasn't shown any great form. To play is too much; never mind to captain.

Morley, Peacock, Sinfield and Carvell should not have played in this game. We should be looking forward to the 2013 World Cup.
The younger players should have been given a chance.

Not sure about all of those.

2 props should have with 2 young ones.

Props do improve with age.

Got to agree with Sinfield though.

Absolutely..... it should have been a game to blood younger players.

imagine the uproar of one of those players gets an injury that keep them out for a while.

Has he actually said this about Lomax? The selections of Sinfield, Wilkin (As a back rower) and McIllorum seem to be going against that.

Not Lomax directly i think he ment younger players in general. Mcillorum is different we hardly have anyone left to play hooker.

I agree with you on this one,It seems the mature3 way to go about things as an international to breed players through,Not to use the same players that never won us the world cup,Although them players mentioned are senior and most experienced players.Lets show some signs of getting better through the younger ranks aswel,nice post mate!

Chris Bridge, Richie Myler, Ben Westwood, Adrian Morley and Garreth Carvell are all named in McNamara's England line-up for the Exiles game this Friday.

please dont get injured.