[Match Discussion] Catalan away

[Classysupercas6202]

I would take a loss,rest players, and play young uns.

[Fumper27]

I would play strongest team available, then rest ALL players over the semi final weekend.

[Swagger]

I would play strongest team available, then rest ALL players over the semi final weekend.

Agreed. Why rest now when they have a week off afterwards.

[Classysupercas6202]

I would play strongest team available, then rest ALL players over the semi final weekend.

I don't think they would beat em with a full strength squad fumper.so I think speaking from a injury rehab background it makes sense to risk long term injuries to key players when they have just played 3 games in days,and all the travel. Muscles and joints are more prone to injury when fatigued and brused.

[Fumper27]

That’s why I said “strongest team available” mate. Anyone who has a knock that needs a week or mores rest, give them a break. We should be able to field a pretty strong line up though.

[Classysupercas6202]

Yer I've no problem with players that have hardly played,they need game time. More positive now than at beginning of season mate.

[jackknife]

With a bit of luck Catalan will rest there players

[tigerfeat]

We're in a good position now we've picked up maximum points over Easter we can just go there field the strongest team we can and give it are best shot we then got a nice break and decent run of fixtures after that

[the machine]

With a bit of luck Catalan will rest there players

Probably have same thoughts as us lot,strongest available then Week off

[Mucky1978]

Is Trueman still banned from playing over there?

[Exiled]

Looking forward to this. Not been able to watch us in France for a couple of years, so will a nice change to get the chance.

[Brummietiger]

Looks like the game is one of those to be shown live as part of Catalans and Super Leagues agreement with beIN Sports France on Friday night and therefore accessible through a dodgy box and VPN for those that have one which one or two posters on here have in remarks made in posts gone by. Don't have the means myself before anybody asks.

Unfortunately Radio 5 Live Extra are commentating on the Wolves v Warriors, nothing on Radio 5 sports I'm afraid.

Radio Leeds are sharing their coverage between the Cas game and Rhinos vs HKR but I'm not expecting any commentary on our game, just updates as i'm sure they will be commenting on the Rhinos if anything.

[DebH]

Let’s hope our extra 2 days rest count for something and they are still without Tomkins and McMeeken who broke his wrist. Others will be bruised n hurting just like our guys so big advantage they carry is home crowd and travel. Hope Eden can shake off his pull and O’Brien looked like he was limping when he came off Friday, but he looked completely wiped mentally and physically on top of that. Matagi and Hepi should be fresh as daisies and Blair if LR rates him enough. Clare will have a bit more match fitness now and QQ raring to go on the wing. Olpherts still finishing tries off with some style and regularity which hopefully has shut up his critics for a bit. I hope we go full strength and keep momentum going.

[old cas lass]

Josh drinkworth off with a foot injury.
Looks like he could be out next week.

[heritage1926]

Catalan look absolutely out of it. Injuries galore.

[DebH]

Sounds like a tough defensive game against Hull. Hopefully that will be in our favour.

[Fumper27]

Is Trueman still banned from playing over there?

No

[pat]

Why was he banned

[Fumper27]

Why was he banned

Previously, you were banned from entering France if you were unvaccinated. If that was still the case (you can take a test to prove you’re negative to enter France now), there’s be more than Trueman unable to travel

[heritage1926]

Drinkwater has possibly fractured his ankle/foot so will be out for Friday. IMO, he's been their best player this season along with McMeekan.