I really can't disagree more. I'll admit, it suprised me, as I've never rated him in the past as a fullback/standoff, but he looked like a really natural centre, seemed to hit the outside of his man very well, but also had a good step back to fall back on. His hands are good, too and I never saw him bothered defensively.

I'd take him like a shot at centre over Atkins, who may well have been included if he wasn't injured, Sykes and even Smith.

Shenton looks to have a bit of Magic, but I've not seen very much of him, tbh.

I can't see past him picking Shenton for the other spot.

I think Smith has shown some balls in dropping established players.

He still needs to put up a good show in this tournement.

The lee smith pick shows though he hasn't totally gone for a future england strategy.

I think the saints players called up bar wilkin are justified.

I dont really want eastmond to be a standout performer as it will increase his standing when we have yet to seal a new contract.

I suspect he will chime in from the bench in some games.

Its myler and tomkins for 6 and 7 but i think burrow has been a bit hard done by.

Pryce now must see he is at a crossroads for club and country.

He will get a rest and time to think.

Personally I would like potter to give him the 13 shirt and focus on a new 6 and 7 which would be risky but would help the development of the team.

Freed of a sixes responsibility and the responsibility of being the senior half I think we would see Leon back to his best.

We have several options to try next year - wheeler and eastmond, eastmond and moore , wheeler and moore

And if it goes pear shaped Pryce and even wilkin have shown they can do a job in the halves.

Personally I think both wheeler or eastmond would make great sixes its 7 where we may struggle for kicking and organisation. That could bring in a 9 (moore) to take up the slack or we may need to look outside the club in the future.

Sykes inclusion must be a slap in the face for pryce and senior.

We're going to be smashed. I might even bet on a record defeat against Australia.

Burrows gets knocked out .... Well matey, a big man like you could not knock him out OR catch him Not a threat ehh ? well your sad lot could not match his kicking game in the GF (AGAIN ) Still there is always nexy year for you lot ? The only thing is .... you will not be as good in 2010