Saints official site just tweeted that Eastmond starts at 7 for us tonight. Big boost for us going into the new season.

Also heard rumour that Jammer has signed new 5 year contract. Fingers crossed

Heard the same myself along with him being given the captaincy.

A little bit of a shock!

I said last week and posted on here I think that Kyle would play against Wigan at the magic weekend.

Kyle listed at 7 on the Saints match centre:

1. Paul Wellens; 2. Ade Gardner, 3. Michael Shenton, 17. Gary Wheeler, 5. Francis Meli; 6. Leon Pryce, 7. Kyle Eastmond; 15. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 9. James Roby, 10. James Graham, 4. Sia Soliola, 13. Chris Flannery 12. Jon Wilkin.

Subs: 11. Tony Puletua, 14. Scott Moore, 16. Paul Clough, 18. Matty Ashurst, 19. Andrew Dixon, 20. Jonny Lomax, 22. Jamie Foster.

Really strong side that, and EXACTLY how my first choice XIII would line up (until Perry is back).

Once Perry back, bench of LMS/Puletua/Clough/Moore.

Cracking side in prospect.

I agree with fear the vee, the team looks a lot stronger this year. I think Shenton and wheeler in the centre will add much needed pace and attack.

The addition to perry, LMS and Sia into a already strong pack will take us up a gear.

Injuries are key tho!

Good to see Kyle Back earlier than expected

Fingers crossed all round then. Come On You Saints.

I thought somebody had slipped some magic mushrooms into my food when I saw Eastmond at 7! Great boost for the season.

You are forgetting that actually playing Wheeler and Eastmond risks them being injured.

Really happy to see Eastmond back for you guys. Regardless of the fact he plays for our main rivals I love watching him play and hopefully he can now stay clear of injuries for a good spell.

A new contract for any rugby league club from 2012 would be a bonus aswell as we need to keep this lad in this sport.

I wonder which club you want him to sign for.