Be interesting to see if they turn out for the Rhinos on Saturday instead!

Don't think they would be allowed if declared unfit for England.

Does coach McClennan know something we don't know (unlikely as that may seem to some)“When Rob Burrow and Kallum Watkins come back from injury we will have even more options,” he said. “That’s the strength we want and it gives me options to try things and change things if we feel we need to. We have got to do what’s right for Wakefield, but also keep in mind the rest of the season.” [/i www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6340816.jp Could Watkins be back in contention before the season is out or am I reading more into the comment than I should?

Does coach McClennan know something we don't know (unlikely as that may seem to some)“When Rob Burrow and Kallum Watkins come back from injury we will have even more options,” he said. “That’s the strength we want and it gives me options to try things and change things if we feel we need to. We have got to do what’s right for Wakefield, but also keep in mind the rest of the season.” [/i www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/r ... 6340816.jp Could Watkins be back in contention before the season is out or am I reading more into the comment than I should?

He wouldn't make the team anyway if 5 of Webb, Smith, Hall, Donald, Delaney, Senior are available, or would he?

I'm desperate for him to do well as he got big write ups in the reserves and England needs strike centres, but I haven't really seen anything that suggests wow factor - perhaps I've watched the wrong games, and I accept he's very young.

He's had some mixed games but IMO he's definitely worth persisting with because he has a lot of flair and plays off the cuff which can be exciting at times.

Agree 100% TS very raw but has plenty of potential imo and fearless enough to try something different.

Good stuff - I look forward to seeing more of him once he's back.

Excellent news.

Sorry I must have missed that message. I only really follow this board, the YEP online and Sky's excellent RL coverage.



No he wouldn't for me but he'd make the team this Saturday (if available) and you never know what's around the corner injury or form wise. I'm just pleased he's now expected back before the season end after I'd written him off for the 2010 season after his injury at Huddersfield based on the initial prognosis.

This time last year I hoped he'd be pressing for inclusion by now as Wheeler was doing back then at St Helens.

If a player is released from the England camp due to injury, under RFL rules he will not be allowed to play for his club that weekend, even if he recovers in time.

That's my recollection.

I have a loose recollection of Offiah being pulled from the GB squad due to the GB team doctor's advice; then playing against Cas that same weekend after being declared fit by the Wigan team doctor...


...with the GB & Wigan team doctor both being Dr Zamman!

I too thought there would be no chance of them pulling out of the international and then turning out for us this Saturday........but...according to a senior member on the Wigan board it could happen......and has before?

He states if the international team doctor rules them out but later in the week the Rhinos Medical staff rule either is fit to play,then they could/can and as an example states that O'Loughlin did this for Wigan in the recent past?

Not sure of the facts...but surely it couldn't happen?

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/l ... 6346549.jp Sinny ok?? Mags out???

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/l ... 6346549.jp Sinny ok?? Mags out???

Looks like Mags is having a week off.