SAINTS were due to check on how Jonny Lomax has responded in training following his knock in Sunday's game.

Coach Justin Holbrook has stressed that no players will be rested now that they are through to the Challenge Cup semi finals.

But added that their strong position on the league table means that he has the option of not risking players who are not 100 per cent fit.

On-song Lomax, who returned to the field after suffering a late tackle in the Hull game, has not been ruled out of Friday's game against Hull KR.

The 19-man squad will be announced later today.

Holbrook said: "He has bumps and bruises that is for sure, but we will look at him later in the week."

Lomax is in top form, relishing his return to the halves and he produced another quality display on Sunday despite getting a couple of knocks.

The Saints boss stressed that his approach is to still go out and try and win every game - despite their loft position.

But he added: "The luxury is if someone is not 100 per cent we may have to rest them. "Last week we did so with Tommy Makinson – we have that option. But if they are fit nobody will be rested.

"They love playing rugby league for a reason.

"Even this week (after that tough game) I will wait till Wednesday and if a couple of guys are not right I will give them a rest.

"But if they are all ok they will play."

Saints are at home to Hull KR on Friday night, 8pm.