This is why I'm not too sure how some pundits seem to fancy Wigan for this game. On the BBC podcast the guests were saying Wigan are in red hot form and I don't see it that way at all. We've been entertaining to watch which is great and Im really pleased with how we're going but in terms of recent quality of performance we've actually been pretty slack in defence and careless with the ball. We've conceded over 20 points in two consecutive games and we'll need to produce a far tighter performance to have a chance.



Our outside backs in particular will need to do a far better job in managing Makinson, Hurrell and co - I hope the likes of Bibby, Thornley and Marshall have it in them but I can't say I'm confident on that one.

I got the sense that BBC piece with Henderson and Kear tipping us was to hype the game up.

Yes, very much so. I wouldn't be as defensive as Itchy, though. I certainly don't think we'll be hammered, and I think we have a decent chance. But, as has been pointed out, O'Neill and our outside backs will need to be very good.

You've got virtually a full team out so no excuses whatsoever.



If you dont want to move Roby play one of your reserve half backs. It really is that simple. It's what we are doing.

To have 2 or 3 players missing at this time of season is a good place to be so on paper and after your 18 point margin of victory only a few weeks ago, you guys should be hyper confident against a team where most of your fans think we are shoite and maybe only one or two of our lads could get into your side.



A side chasing a consecutive fourth GF title and successive CC finals with the best side in the competition and for me the best defence that I've seen in 50 years of watching the game against a team whose pack can be dominated and bullied with a one trick pony should be a done deal.



I suspect a few Saints fans are getting their excuses in early because they think (I don't include you FTV in this clan) that they are unbeatable unless they have chronic injuries, play a weakened team or the referee is bent.



I didn't think that we would win on Good Friday but I think as a team we got more out of the defeat than you did with the win.

I hope we win and I actually think that we are capable of winning this time around.

Several of our players had a poor game on GF and I'm sure that this will be addressed tomorrow.

I truly hope that a fit Lomax plays and that Jake Bibby scores the winning try. Bibby scoring the winning try would make the victory that much sweeter.



I just have a feeling that we will surprise you with something different in our play over and above an improved defence. Hurrell and Welsby are both inclined to make mistakes on a regular basis and I'm hoping that both of these guys will be subjected to specified pressure throughout the 80 minutes. Cust could be the guy to pull out a few surprises.



I like a bet and my money has gone on us despite playing an almost fully fit opposition.

I'm confident that O'Neil will be fine and that Hurrell won't get the space and time that he got on GF.



My "defensiveness" was very much tongue in cheek.

I tire of fans bleating when their team has one or two injuries so was trying to even out some logic to the squad available to Saints and who have played less games than us due the team played by Saints at Cas.

On paper, squad available, rested players and very recent history Saints should quite literally walk it. I don't that they will.

we will have learned a lot from Good Friday....

Wigan will win this one

According to some of their fans not one Wigan player would get in that super duper team.

I honestly think that we could pull this off and if that happened how sweet that would be.

Some excuses would be flying about if they did lose-

Refs fault

injuries affected them

we cheated

a player should have been sin binned/sent off (only ours of course)

We was lucky

Mars was not in alignment with jupiter

we was offside all through the game

we slowed the play of the ball illegally



Cant wait for this never wanted Wigan to win as much.

BUT-if we lose best team won !

I agree

you forgot the one about the ref actually applying the offside rule to Saints and they weren't used to this.....

you forgot the one about the ref actually applying the offside rule to Saints and they weren't used to this.....

Also the one were they get pulled up for forward passes (a not often seen rule for the stains).

That’s where they’ll really miss Lomax if he doesn’t play

Depends if Walmsley is reffing or not.



In all seriousness I must admit I’m (very weirdly) happy James Child has the game. Saints always seem pretty happy to have Liam Moore in charge and that says a lot. He seems so intent on proving he’s not bias against Saints, with him being a Wiganer, that it flips the other way. How he gets games between us is beyond me.

Not one Wigan player would get In Saints 1-13. Farrell would probably make the bench and that’s it. I know you all will shout “jai field” but he’s really not that good. Can’t pass and can’t defend. He’s just fast but against a good team he’s invisible. Welsby is half the age and already twice the all round player

Poor attempt, try harder next time, or get a better hobby.

I hope you win for your sake as you would be back sucking on mummys teet for comfort if you lose

Honestly mate you are one sad individual. Judging by your attempt at trolling in the past and the fact that your clearly a saints fan hiding behind a wire user name you can be no more than 16 years of age

Imbecile...

Think RL community wants Wigan to win this one. Apart from Saints fans!

Would hopefully make the league a bit more exciting

Shorrocks in for Halsall, Byrne starts the game

In honestly think you’ve h it to a great chance today. Best chance for a while. Dry rugby and big pitch. If you can move it wide at the right times you could do it. All depends how how pack stands up to Saints, and also what mood Walmsley in.

Lomax plays. Target his D and You’ll have some joy as won’t be able to tackle 100 percent

Lack of meters going forward a concern