He's on the photos released last week during the group training session. It was only a "Still" so maybe he was just chatting alongside Arona??

Gigot would be cover for one or two back positions for your side, I'd have thought?
It will be interesting to see how teams go with what would be fully fit (or near to it as possible) squad. Looking forward to some competitive games in the opening weeks.

For me the younger lads should play if they are fit as anybody else Alex,Jordan and especially Max , I think we overlook Max far too much as he's improving all the time but we'll see what formation Chris decides on next week can't wait.

I think he needs to find his strongest settled squad ASAP, yes we need to try the younger players at times, but while ever we’re in the CC, we need to get the strongest team on the pitch. I think the top 5/6 teams will be chasing the grand final, let Trinity chase the CC.

Did Hampshire return to training?

My thoughts exactly.

Well I wouldn't be upset if Navarette was called over Tangata. Nice position to be in!

It is clear from today’s game that under the current rules you need to be very fit and there is no place for the less agile forwards.

Or half hearted half ft players, shame it’s not the cup game next week , see macnamara has worked his usual magic

Before lockdown les cats were on a role and saints were wobbling , break came good for saints I’d say and not so for the dragons

My guess how team would be

Walker
Johnstone
Tupou
Lyne
Kay
Miller
Jowitt
Kopczak
K.Wood
Navarette
Ashurst
Kelepi
Westerman

Arona
Green
Pitts
Gigot

Fifita came back a week after everyone due to contract discussions
Feeling rocky aint fully fit

Is Alex Walker fit? The interviews on trinity TV suggest he is still suffering from concussion?

I think Josh Wood would be unlucky not to be included, he was class for us prior to the break.

If its right about Alex Walker then i'd move Gigot to full back and have J.Wood as interchange hooker.

Fifita coming back a week later then others, was absolutely nothing to do with ‘contract discussions’

What do you know

Perhaps i should have stated pay reduction talks, as that is what i saw/read.
Highly likely i am wrong but i'm guessing as to what the team will be, and was trying to pre-empt people asking why i'd left the big man out.

Must been true then.....

What's wrong with rocky?

Didn’t he pick up a long term injury against Cas? Along with Arundel.

That's a nice lineup.
Happy with Gigot at fullback if not Walker.
Same with Jowitt instead of Hampshire if not fit.

I have to say youth, fitness and speed will help on the first game back. Hampshire, Miller, Wood x2 will all be important as will the fitter front rows. I'd like to see Big Dave out there but I think we'll need super fit players so his debut may be a later game.

He either broke or fractured his cheek bone in the cas match

I can’t remember which, I would think that would have healed by now though
Although I am no expert


Luckily we have some experts on here’s with high degrees of medical knowledge
I will leave you to work out who they are lol

Be interesting to see how we go on Sunday.
We've had a fair amount of success in recent seasons against Wigan but, this one will come down to how well prepared everyone is and discipline.
More than ever, sides have to respect possession and not give penalties away.
We will also need to be clever with getting a breather when needed.

Agree that we need to find a spot for both Woods, running with just one #9 isn't wise.

Cant wait though, this one has been a long time coming.

Come on Trin !

Be interesting to see how this game is refereed, Wigan are probably the worst team in the league for unlawfully slowing down the ruck but it will be interesting to see if the same standard is set that was in the Saints Catalan game or if they will just let the usual slide; hands/knees in at the play the ball, players climbing around the tackled player to get to marker, players laying on.