Hall was injured against Wigan.



I think he would be a huge loss for this particular game. As I said earlier, yardage will be the key in this one.

Hall took a few knocks against Wigan and got a fair bit of treatment. Makes sense to keep him fresh with BJB kicking his heels.

If Hall's got some wear and tear, then give him a week off. It's a long turnaround until the next game to get himself sorted.



Otherwise, I'd be tempted to go same again. Clarkson's defence up the middle will be needed early doors, and Sinfield can always slide into dummy half later in the game.

If we go with BJB for Hall then I'd rather we keep Briscoe on the right vs Carney and not switch him over to the left like last time.

Very short turnaround for Castleford (Sunday game followed by a Thursday game). I'd therefore expect Leeds to take full advantage in the 2nd half and win with plenty to spare.

that is the big factor 4 day turn around we rested a couple Sunday but for big game must to short of turn around. The best clash of the night Shenton vs Watkins that will be cracking match up Shenton on fire at the moment and Watkins is very good prospect who finally realising how good he is so looking forward to that clash.

I think it'll be close. I've a sneaky feeling that Leeds' intensity and focus will drop a notch or two following Wigan and Saints back-to-back. And Cas aren't the wisest choice of team with which to take liberties.

I don't think we'll take them lightly but I do think the last two efforts will have taken a bit out of us too. Can see this being the first game we concede 20+ points but reckon we'll be able to score more.



I'll go Leeds by around 32-22

I don't think it'll be a case of taking them lightly, more a case that it's difficult for any side to lift itself for 3 consecutive games.

Cas love scoring points, be interesting to see how they fair if it's a tight game.



For what's it's worth I'm predicting a tight, low scoring game, with Leeds just edging it.

I can see it being a tight one for the first half, but I think with a couple more days rest and our much improved defence in the regular rounds so far we will end up having far too much for Cas in the last half hour and win by 20-30 points.