We have been told that most of the injured players are nearing a return...although I seem to remember Barks earmarked to return after the first international break and now it seems he won't be back for a few weeks yet....no point in rushing I suppose...

However, I've not heard anything re: James Bailey - or have I missed that one?

Bailey was ruled out for 3 months, don't expect to see him again this year

I thought ward was supposed to be out for 4 weeks but it says he should be fit for Saturday?!

It's called bullpooing Nigel Worthington

No one actually mentioned 4 weeks with Ward. He has dodgy hamstrings and he knows when they can be pushed and when not to push them. He has not missed a game not like another recent number 10 who had dodgy hamstrings.