Whilst I accept that we don't yet have enough strength in depth to take this too far the most obvious change might relate to the size and or mobility of the opposition pack. Previously we didn't have much choice, we had to hope that our more mobile pack would hold its own, whether the opposition had a big pack or a smaller more mobile pack, because we just didn't have the option to go for size.

Now its conceivable that we could opt to match size with size, having got Dudson and Manuokafoa. So against the bigger packs, we might go with O'Carroll, Joseph, Dudson and Manuokafoa, whereas if we were coming up against a mobile pack then we might want to go with Gerrard perhaps even Kavanagh (who admittedly needs to kick on, but is no slouch), O'Carroll and Manuokafoa.

Alternatively we could look to counter size with speed etc etc. We clearly dont yet have enough established options in the backs to box and cox with them. So I suspect it will be more a case of looking at the make up of the pack against what the opposition are likely to put out, their style of play etc,

I realise that but similar agreements are not unknown, I'm just suggesting a reason for none selection, in this kind of situation he could play a blinder (Wigan suffer) or try too hard to impress and have a stinker (Widnes suffer) it could suit both coaches if he didn't play.

poor team selection tonight that is.would have gone for marsh on wing,Dean centre with Kav on the bench.hope to eat my words.

Great attendance tonight. The performance speaks for itself

Thought heremia was awesome backed up by isa and mellor with a few more not far behind those three

Imo carberry isnt the back up no 9,gore should have played as carberrys distribution was very slow and put players under pressure

Flynn and White were injured. Saw Joseph before the game, just not selected.