I've not seen it elsewhere (apologies if I've just missed it), any idea who is refereeing etc?

Ben Thaler is referee and I believe James Child is VR.

thanks



we need to be "squeaky clean" then!

No one gives FC a chance today. Being the eternal optimist that I am, I like those odds. The Cup has been special, the last 2 seasons, pulling of some excellent results. I think Lee Radford can do it again, obviously up against it with injuries but Saints haven’t been tested with the type of defence FC are capable of, on they’re day, plus we can score tries. Pressure them and frustration will set in because so much is expected of them this season. Just my opinion, obviously.

Not sure Tuimavae will be playing as just seen him driving past and would have thought the team would already be on their way or at least be together ready to set off.

On his way to get the coach? Even if he wasn't playing you would expect him to be there with the squad.

Thats what I thought at first but then saw the time.

I don't think they like to get there all that early though do they? Even setting off now you would be there no worse than an hour and a half before kick-off.

On Ladbrokes Saints 1/6, we're 5/1. Seems about right.

Carlos, Connor, Kelly, Taylor all playing, but no Westerman.



Shaul, Faraimo, Logan, Tuimavave, Miloudi, Kelly, Connor, Green, Houghton, Taylor, Minichiello, Manu, Hadley



Subs: Washbrook, Fash, Matongo, Paea



Not a bad lineup, shame about Westerman missing out.

Logan in for the worst afternoon of his career I reckon.

Percival makes even the best centres look poor at times. Well, mainly because he is one of the best himself! But not only does Logan have Percival in front of him he has to worry about Taia just inside too. Massive ask for the kid.