We have a relatively strong forward pack, a quick/light i would say defensive minded second row, a conservative and decent in defense half, a 5/8 with a good kicking and passing game.
Solid wingers one attacking and one defensive centre both with the ability to set up tries.
We also have a deft fullback who will have to play incredibly well to keep his spot.
The only liabilities in that team are Soward and Moylans defense, with that in mind i would rather defensive centres that can slide quickly than bigger centres that have trouble shifting in defense.
After 25mins we take off Kingston and Kite, replace with Segeyaro and Plum which strengthens our attack and defense, after 30mins we bring on Peachey and Grant on for Mckendry and Docker this puts a fresh Segeyaro and Peachey against a large Newcastle forward pack on a heavy pitch that has absorbed 7 days of rain and 4 games in the 6 hours prior.
We have a far superior kicking game that will place the opposition deep in their own end more often than not which will put us in good stead as the knights will have to risk spreading it from their own end in the wet.
I don't see it being a disadvantage having a light, defensive second row in these conditions.
