I think you've got a good chance of winning all three. Catalans are there for the taking, they're going to take a beating off someone soon. They started the season well, but you can see the slowdown in their performances. The collapse second half against Leeds was telling and they've backed that up by almost losing to a truly horrendous Cas side at home. You'll put 20+ on them. You've then got Wigan at home and they'll have played us in the derby, which is emotionally draining even if they win comfortably. The only chance I see of you struggling in that game is the travel back from France causing a bit of a slower start. But I only see that reducing the score, not changing the result. If you win both of those you'll be on top of the world confidence wise and there's every chance you'll beat us. We're a million miles away from hitting top form, or any form recognisable as us from previous years, and have potentially just lost Walmsley for a while. That would make it a bit of a mismatch in terms of the size on the bench. You could have four props and we'd have LMS and Delaney. It'll be interesting to see our squad for the Wigan game when it's announced. People saying now that Paasi and Walmsley could both be out. You'd beat us by plenty if that's the case
I don't think we will win all 3 of the next games (ill be absolutrly beaming if we do), but I don't think we will lose all 3 of them either. The way we are able to impose our game on these teams will be a good indicator of our chances come the business end. If we perform as we have been doing I will be happy enough even if we come out on the end of the wrong result a couple of times.
I'm looking forward to seeing mcguire on the pitch, I hope he let's his rugby do the talking though.
Based on current form you’d expect Cats to be the easiest game, but I’m sure they’ll be up for this one. Could be a great game if both teams play at their best. Really looking forward to seeing McGuire at last.
For Wigan we have home advantage, just hope that we don’t pick up any more injuries this week.
The only issue now is that statistically we should lose our first game very soon. I think I’d rather that be Cats or Saints away than Wigan at home. I’d like to see us remain unbeaten at home if we can.
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Only concern I have with the Catalan game is how much they will be allowed to slow the ruck down. Can’t remember which game it was it was a TV match and at the time I was thinking wow they are getting away with a lot without being penalised. Can’t remember who reffed that one but if they get away with it again it will hurt us as we are about speed, otherwise I still expect us to win.
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