The 19-man squad in full is below:



Chris Annakin



James Batchelor



Mason Caton-Brown



Jordan Crowther



David Fifita



Ryan Hampshire



Keegan Hirst



Justin Horo



Ben Jones-Bishop



Max Jowitt



Lee Kershaw



George King



Danny Kirmond



Craig Kopczak



Reece Lyne



Pauli Pauli



Tyler Randell



Ben Reynolds



Kyle Wood

Really pleased that we've put our strongest available squad in for this one.

Although we should beat Widnes, they will come over with a huge point to prove and it promises to be a lively first 20 mins.



We must take them seriously.

Far too many times over the years we have slipped up against lesser opposition.

The collapse against Leigh a few seasons ago springs to mind and a reverse away at Dewsbury (this was a few years back).



We should be looking for a 20+ point win but, progress through to the next round without any fresh injuries will do nicely.

Through to the next round with no injuries will do! Good to see Batch back.

Then draw winners of Dewsbury v Halifax.

Good squad that and nice to see Batch back too.

Well there are no excuses there.



The 19-man Widnes squad is as follows:



24. Keanan Brand – proudly sponsored by Skin Deep Aesthetics



13. Hep Cahill - proudly sponsored by Landscape World



8. Jay Chapelhow - proudly sponsored by Community Integrated Care (Club 20 #7)



18. Ted Chapelhow – proudly sponsored by Community Integrated Care (Club 20 #12)



6. Danny Craven – proudly sponsored by OM Contractors (Club 20 #1)



12. Chris Dean - proudly sponsored by Musical Allsorts



27. Sam Freeman - proudly sponsored by Redway Europe



20. Owen Farnworth - proudly sponsored by Musical Allsorts



29. Jayden Hatton - proudly sponsored by Warmer Energy Services



15. Jordan Johnstone – proudly sponsored by ACS Ltd (Club 20 #icon_cool.gif



16. MacGraff Leuluai – proudly sponsored by Electrod UK



21. Joe Lyons – proudly sponsored by VIQI



26. Dan Norman - proudly sponsored by the Lowe Family



5. Jack Owens – proudly sponsored by Teeling Management (Club 20 #3)



25. Lloyd Roby - proudly sponsored by Anthony's Travel



28. Dom Speakman - proudly sponsored by DMR Motors



19. Brad Walker – proudly sponsored by LDMC (Club 20 #13)



23. Liam Walsh - proudly sponsored by Widnes Metal Recycling



17. Sam Wilde - proudly sponsored by Skin Deep Aesthetics



There are a few decent players in there so it won't be a walk over but we should have too much.



Unless of course we treat them with the same lack of respect as we did London!

What's happened to Gelling?

Im really glad to see we are taking the competition seriously. It's our more likely chance of silverware and would be a dream come true if we could win it for me. It would be a further sign of the progress we've made if we could have a run to the final

Thought I heard MC say a few weeks back the wanted a dig at Challenge Cup this year.

Gelling and Harrison Hanson both injured

I dont know if you know him personally, although I'm sure that he is loved by all Widnes fans but, will Jonno (the great one) be coming accross on Friday.

I'm expecting him to ride into town on a white stallion and I believe that Belle Vue is one of his favourite grounds to visit.

I'm not convinced he's a Widnes fan tbh.