Re: Hull FC v Hull KR 7th Feb : Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:01 pm
When selecting a team for this I reckon there are two schools of thought. We know that Rovers physically aren't a match for us. We are a much bigger and stronger side across the board. So do you just try to ram this advantage home by putting 4 big men on the bench to try to beat them up for 80 minutes? Or do you sacrafice a bit of size to give us a few more options and threats, knowing that the pack will still be able to dominate even if the bench is a bit smaller?I would lean towards the latter, but I still can't decide on a team. If everyone feels that Fonua is 100% and raring to go after blowing off some cobwebs in the reserves then I would put him in. However there is no rush if we still feel he needs another week. I would however like to see Kelly in there. He is a threat at the worst of times, with this pack he can do so much damage.
If Fonua is ready I would pick:
Shaul
Naulago
Tuimavave
Fonua
Faraimo/Swift
Connor
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Satae
Jones
Ma'u
Sao
Savelio
Bowden
Kelly
Griffin
It's a really tough call though. You could go 5 or 6 different ways and they would all have merit.