Of course its on BBC 2, they are not going to risk upsetting an entire nation of pathetic drivel addicted EastEnders 'fans' to show them something entertaining.

Teach Andy Gray about RL and get him in

Im another that'd rather listen to Ray than Woods.

Woods is by far better than French.
French can't say people's names correctly, he's always saying eeeeerr to fill in gaps whilst he's trying to remember something (which is all the time) and he just can't keep up with play.

Ray French is the worst commentator on the planet and the Beeb know this.

None of them are any good to be perfectly honest, rarely do they ever say anything that a true fan would say so nothing ever controversial that might upset the RFL (like criticism of the officials when they furk up)
RF was pretty good BITD but is a bit too long in the tooth & far to many errors though till has a far better style than Woods IMO.
Davies isn't a commentator, he's just the side kick analyser, nothing more, just that he gets a bit hyper critical at times.

It's the BBC1 coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix that overlaps with the Challenge Cup kick off on Sunday. IIRC I read that the Eastenders omnibus has been moved to a late night slot now.

Don't fret - with Monsieur French in the seat, you'll enjoy finding out where each player played his amateur rugby and what his Dad/Uncle/Grandad was like. It will also be amusing to hear him try to get his bouche round the Catalans players names.

Meanwhile, Davies will do his best Marvin the Paranoid Android impression in the background, in a valiant attempt to spoil it for everyone.

Watching a game on the BBC always reminds me how good the Sky coverage actually is.

Indeed, you wouldn't catch Sky having a commentary duo that is past their sell by date...

You've obviously never listened to BBC Radio Humberside then?

I'm no fan of Eddie and Stevo, but at least their inane ramblings are accompanied by HD and decent camera angles - the BBC coverage always looks like it's done on the cheap.

I do like Clare Balding though.