: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:22 am
Curiously, Swinton don't have to play their postponed game, until
after the group matches have finished. (it's the same with the Skolars) Now maybe they are not considered likely to qualify, in which case they probably won't be made to play the game at all, but that will leave them a damned sight fresher than Leigh, this Sunday. Whitehaven had not wanted to play at York, on Wednesday, as they couldn't get players off work, at short notice. Haven fielded a weakened tem - hence the battering, and Haven's chances of qualifying are now at serious risk.
This happened with Celtic Crusaders last season, as their postponed group game was deemed to be meaningless. (they had already qualified) However, in a competition, should
all teams not be treated the same? Not that I would ever wish an injury on anyone, but teams who are told not to play, will not get players injured. Teams who do play, will. Fact, but also unfair!!