I think suggesting Halifax had a scratch squad is pushing it a bit though they were missing a key player in Conor Robinson and a bit light in the prop department (albeit less so than us). All their first 13 apart from one winger were recognisable first teamers and they had a stronger bench than us on paper.
<p style="text-align: left;">Scratch squad? They had virtually a full strength side playing. Missing their scrum half that they signed from York, Tangata at prop and Larroyer in the 2nd row. Springer was released by them and signed for Featherstone. They named virtually a 1-13 in the 17 man squad.</p>
Admittedly They must of had an off day as 3rd in the league and not lost since May. We only had 1 experienced prop in Clough, a hooker whose just signed from amateur and played very well I must say. 2 young lads at wing and full back, a young reserve player at starting prop, full back playing loose forwar and 2 centres on the bench