..... announcements coming this week, with Wane's squad for the Ashes, and the make up of the top tier next term, so............

What can we expect?

Will Williams still be skipper despite his indifferent form for Wire? After last night, will Lewis get the nod? Connor? Nsemba? Is Farnworth fully fit?

As regards SL in 2026, I (unfortunately) can't see a team with a poor financial history, and who play at a venue (i refuse to call it a stadium) that's well past its sell by date missing out. York? Probably. London? With the Hetherington, and Lockyer connections, they'll be in there with a shout.

All will become clear over the next few days, and no doubt there'll be cries of "Bent!" "Wrong!" and "Why?" from various quarters, whatever decisions are made!

Spelly.