They need to win by at least 26 points to better England's points difference, while a 22-point victory is required to leapfrog Ireland.
So often in recent years, the Cardinals and their half-filled, unthreatening stadium could be counted on for an assist when a confidence-building victory was required.
It is difficult to justify this as any kind of success for Salford given what lies ahead, but on an afternoon when victory was required to keep their Super League survival hopes alive, it was job done for Ian Watson's side if nothing else.
The last time Scotland visited the King Baudouin Stadium, a victory was required to maintain hopes of making it to what would have been a sixth World Cup in seven attempts.
Only a couple of victories are required to get House Republicans worrying about who might be next, and calibrating their votes to make sure it is not them.This helps to explain why there are so many theories about why Mr Cantor lost.
For the Bears, to turn close losses into victories, help is required.
This victory is fantastic.
This victory is also for him.
