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| I'm not sure what's most lacking in the England/GB set-up right now.
We seem to lack any players with the X factor with the possible exception of Lomax (who is also exposed as a bit of a runt at this level) - the losses of Burgess, Tomkins, Hall, Graham, Watkins etc in their *prime* are huge. The current NRL contingent are all solid club players but don't seem to have as much cutting edge at international level as they should - at least compared with their Kiwi and islander counterparts. Not sure Wane can do much with this, or Bennett for that matter.
The collective attitude and spirit on the tour doesn't seem strong enough either. Yes, they looked professional for most games, and the defence held out better than that of many past touring sides, but where was the spirit shown by Tonga and PNG? The coach must take some responsibility for this, and arguably Wane would be an upgrade on Bennett here (potentially at the risk of major blow-out scores returning next time we play the Aussies). But we also need proper on-field leaders - a Peacock/Burgess type, and maybe a Sinfield type too. As much as O'Loughlin is physically past it he could have offered something here.
I'm not too fussed about the heritage players, but the bottom-line has to be that they must perform in the shirt. Hastings and co. were big disappointments, which has tended to be the case in the past as well.
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| Quote: The Chin's Back "I've always had my suspicions about you and If you're a Rhinos fan rather than a mischief maker then I will eat my hat Shabzy
I've had a few suspicions too . It was a post he put on Wigan's forum stating that Sam Tomkins was the best rugby league player he's ever seen that caught my eye.
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| Quote: Les Norton "I've had a few suspicions too
Suspicious minds. Now that touches on my other love in life….!
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| Traffic is really slow on here at the minute apart from the LUFC thread
I'm gonna start on page 3 of Shabzy's posts for some more anti Leeds Rhinos whoppers
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| Quote: The Chin's Back "Traffic is really slow on here at the minute apart from the LUFC thread
Can I contribute!? Sounds fun…..
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| Quote: Shabino "Can in contribute!? Sounds fun…..'"
What you gonna start with?
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