The international break: Rotherham United could play on with a reduced squad
The Millers can postpone games if they are hit by three or more call-ups
Rotherham United are biding their time before deciding whether to call off their two League Two fixtures scheduled to take place during the forthcoming international break.
The Millers head to Northampton Town for a League Two clash on Saturday, and it is only after that match that they will reach a verdict on what comes next.
They are likely to receive the three call-ups that would allow them to trigger postponements of their home match against Crewe Alexandra on September 26 and the long trip to Exeter City a week after.
Their fitness situation will be a factor in their thinking, and a win at Sixfields Stadium would encourage them to carry on playing in their bid to build up momentum in their bid to challenge at the top end of the table.
"We'll make a firm decision after the game," said boss Alex Bruce. "There are pros and cons. Let's see where we're at with injuries, let's see who is definitely called up. A couple have been on standby. Let's look at the performance, and then we'll see how we go."
Centre-back Kieran Ngwenya has already been summoned by Trinidad and Tobago, midfielder Brandon Cover and right-back/wing-back Denzel Hall may be required by Jamaica while midfielder Jayce Fitzgerald could be on duty with the England junior set-up and goalkeeper Julian Eyestone might make the cut with America.
They have midfield duo Kian Spence and Jamie Jellis approaching full fitness following spells on the sidelines
The break is longer than previous ones and Rotherham would be without a league fixture for three weeks if they choose not to go ahead with the Crewe and Exeter matches.
Wide man Aaron Nemane might be in the starting 11 again this weekend after impressing Bruce in last Saturday's 3-3 draw with Salford City at AESSEAL New York Stadium.
The 28-year-old summer signing, who went up from the fourth tier with MK Dons last term, began the season out of the side but scored as a substitute at Tranmere Rovers, caught they off the bench at Bristol Rovers and was then in the team from kick-off against the Ammies.
He has taken the place of Jili Buyabu who is unlikely to earn a recall after needlessly giving away a penalty when he came on as a sub in the Salford contest.
"Aaron joined us and had to be patient for his opportunity," said Bruce. "He had to work hard in pre-season to get himself up to a certain level of fitness. He's getting there. Since his goal at Tranmere, he's put in a couple of decent performances. I thought he was a threat last week, and I think he'll only get better.
"When you're recruiting, you look at who's got experience of getting out of the division When you can bring in free agent like Aaron, you do it. You also think: 'Is he at a decent age?' He is.
New boy Dominic Iorfa could make an instant debut at the heart of the Millers' defence at Northampton, but another centre-half will definitely miss out.
Lenny Agbaire suffered hamstring damage against York City on August 22 and is nowhere near a comeback.
"He's still struggling," said Bruce. "We knew it would be a fairly significant amount of time out with the injury that he's got. He's improving, but he's still a few weeks away.