Shirtiff said "We hope Simon will be available but we will have to see at the last minute."
Adam Birchall was struggling with an ankle injury, however Shirtliff confirmed "Adam is fine now,""He has done a certain amount of training this week and Wales very kindly allowed him to stay here for some treatment.
"We will have to have a good look at Adrian, though, as he has been very ill this week"
New on loan signing Allan Russell is exepcted to battle with Birchall for the 1 position available if Brown dosn't make it.