Going off on a bit of a tangent. Does anyone else feel that it might be time stop playing these "internationals" and even the Magic Weekend at showcase stadia like The Galpharm. The performance of the England side last night was dismal enough without being constantly exposed to row upon row of empty seats - it doesn t exactly add to the atmosphere or to Rugby league's claim to be a major spectator sport and I m sure it just plays the hands of those who continue to see League as a joke sport.It would be much better to play these matches,where crowds of more than 20,000 cannot be guaranteed at smaller more compact grounds like HQ or The Stobart or St Helens new home.At least then it would look as if we have a reasonably well supported game which creates a bit of atmosphere.
I'll take anything Jon Wilkin says with a pinch of salt for as long as he tries convincing people that '1eague3' in pronounced 'league thirteen' and not 'one eague three'
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The players in this country have never shown any appetite for origin rugby so why should the expect the supporters to?
Only the Yorkshire boys used to take the Roses concept seriously and then they would always be overlooked for rep selection by the Lancashire lads.
Despite the impression you may get reading these forums, Rugby league supporters are no fools. If the Eng;and and Exiles boys had tore into each other like the Aussie do in State or origin the fans would buy in.
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