Glad to see folks are behind Widdop getting a start in the halves. He's been in very good form this season, and has quietly gone about his business often being overshadowed by the fact he plays alongside Smith, Slater and Cronk.

I dont think him being used off the bench, as he has been in the past is the best way to utilise him.

People sometimes speak about the importance of the "triangle" (of halfback, hooker and fullback.)

With Widdop, Tomkins and a decent hooker (IMO McIllorum) I believe we have the best "triangle" in an England/GB for a number of years. All These guys have a pretty complete game with speed, the ability to kick etc

I 100% believe, we have an England Team that can compete with Australia/NZ and could possibly win the world cup. What we dont have is the strength and depth they have, so lets hope we have an injury free tournament.

If for no other reason!



as opposed to this

Barring a great kicking game, Danny Brough doesn't offer a great deal. Does he create with ball in hand?

I think Watkins showed Defensively why he should be in Yesterday. That 2nd half he was outstanding and any breaks Wigan made in the 1st half were all down to Jamie Jones-Buchanans inability to keep an eye in what's happening in front of him. He's also one of the best attacking centres I have ever seen. His footwork just bofore he hits the line confuses people no ends up. He scores and creates tries that look easy in the end but it's only because his footwork is that good that it looks this way.

After yesterday sinfield burrow and McGuire all showed they still should be in the mix, also bjb is a serious challenger to charnley and briscoe for the other wing spot

Im not sure he is. I think Charnley and Briscoe are a class above BJB imo. Sinfield's underrated by all but Leeds fans, i'd play Widdop but I can certainly see McN's plan in playing a British based player of Sinfields quality in such a key position. Is he the best int class 6 we've had? No but I don't think he let anyone down in the internationals.