Been away for a while so not had much of an opportunity to see any recent friendlies - but who do we think will start on Sunday - first game for me in new era

Not idea having both Lino and Gale unavailable for a hit out in pre season. Lawford should have first shot to keep the shirt.

Think I’d go with:

Jowitt
McGillvray
Thornley (though Croft did play well vs Wigan)
Pratt
Walmsley
Lino
Lawford
Bowden
Hood
Atoni
Ashurst
Griffin
Pitts

Doyle
Uele
Cozza
Boothroyd

Gale in for Lawford and the rest I'd agree with. Lawford will probably get a run out against Newcastle.

Lawford looks very sharp and exciting. Gale hasn't had a run out at all so I'd go the other way and play Gale against Siddal and Newcastle.

Wonder if there will be any Wigan dual reg surprises….

That was my thinking also. Gale carrying a niggle will be going in without any matches under his belt.

York will really want to bust a gut to turn us over in this game which is our first competitive game. The forwards will have a big part to play to pay the platform and the backs will need to finish well.

Out "on licence" now mate?

Over 600 sold so far!

Updated to over 1000 and filling 4th supporters bus too.
Gonna be a bit tight for room in The Bridge between opening time and 1pm.

Officials for the 1895 Cup game are

Referee S Mikalauskas
Reserve referee N Pascall
Touch Judges A Williams & L Flavell
Timekeeper G Kershaw