Won't be able to make the final, should Wigan make it, so really looking forward to this one.



Also echo what others have said about how this one would probably be better suited to a final than a semi. As well as Saints have played this year, I think Wigan beat them more often than not in knockout games. If Cas bring their A game, they're the ones I'm most concerned about by far.



As an eternal optimist, I'll probably back Wigan to win this one too, but I'm expecting a classic.

fantastic effort

going to be there early, wheres best place for some quality 'lubricant / neck oil' before the game?

go moon under the water not far from the station get some food too as its a wetherspoons

cheers

I am concerned about this game I have to say. In all honesty if I was to look at the game objectively I would have to say that Cas look the more likely winners. They have all their big guns back, are playing great rugby and will be incredibly motivated to make up for last year. Plus although it is our home fixture, they will no doubt have a large and vocal following which will be a big help for them.



Don't get me wrong, I do think there are reasons to think we can the game. We're on a great winning run, have a rock solid defence, are on our own pitch and will have added motivation with all the departees. But it will be a massive challenge for Wigan. I really hope the fans attend the game in numbers and support both the game and the team.

Also on a team selection note Im not at all sure that a right side defence of Gildart and Manfredi is the best way to go. Manfredi has only just returned whilst Gildart has had barely any game time on the right side.



I think it might be best to go for Gildart on the left wing with Bateman at right centre. Sarge at left centre and Davies at right wing.

May sound arrogant but I think the result is down to Wigan. If we turn up and play with the intensity and fight we did v Saints for the 80 we'll win. But, if we're sleeping, as we can, we'll be caught off guard and lose.

Cas are too good not to turn up for.

A game too far i fear

Can see it being decided by golden point this one, very closely matched teams. Just hope our support bother their to get out of their armchairs.

It's bizarre that so many people who turn out every week for the home games in the regular season (which are really just jockeying for position) then don't bother for the games that decide who wins the competition and where it actually matters if we win or lose (and not just at our club). Got my ticket today, hoping we get a good crowd but we will likely end up with something akin to the Wakefield crowd the other week, whereas we should be looking at one of the higher crowds for the season for the playoff semi final. Particularly with two evenly matched and in-form teams meeting. Should be a cracking match.

We will win this game. Castleford are a good team and good enough to beat us but they won't.