Wingers David Fusitu’a and Ash Handley are injured, along with Morgan Gannon and his fellow second-row Rhyse Martin is suspended.
There are doubts over scrum-half Aidan Sezer (knee) and prop Mikolaj Oledzki (knee) and coach Rohan Smith will have to decide whether to take a risk on players carrying knocks.
While the back line seems straight-forward, the pack is more of an issue. Here’s a predicted lineup.
13. Loose-forward:Cameron Smith
Impressed last week and will be influential again. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Jarrod O'Connor
Was effective as starting hooker last week, but may revert to the bench this time. Photo: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Brad Dwyer
Was a surprise omission last week, but the 21 this time suggests he'll get a crack at his hometown club. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
16. Sub: James Donaldson
Might get a start in the back-row, but made a big contribution off the bench last week. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
17. Sub: Bodene Thompson
Hasn't played for more than a month, but - if fit - his experience could earn him the nod for such a big game. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com