I dont think anyone has touched on the fact that after all the hype and talk of the possibility the Bennett was not bothered who he was gonna pick meaning several Aussies who could play for us through heritage he has not picked 1.

Which for me at least is more pleasing that any actual name that is on that list. Was it all just pie in the sky or was a it a Ruse to get people talking about it on both sides of the globe - either way Im happy none made it in and we have an English team.


On notable omissions im glad there not there - O'Loughlin, tomkins etc im in the past these kind of players would have been tagged along with the mindset they might be fit later for the comp etc. It shows what Bennett is made of no one being carried everyone fighting fit from the start and maybe a slight indication that we have plan B when many would always ague otherwise.

When we can talk about leaving players out on Rugby alone e.g a Man of Steel that is fit its a sign that maybe just maybe that things dont look that bad

Personally I would have had Houghton _ One of my Fave players but the Fact that we have at least 3 more players of sufficient quality to choose from in that position is great, people saying he is 4th or 5th choice has to be good. Both Hodgson and Clark are both quality 9's and that leaves out Roby also, Again Mcilorum has been selected in the past another great 9.

The Rest of the squad I have little qualms over - The winger debate is interesting - Our 3rd Strongest position behind Hooker and Prop I feel in terms of depth and yet only 2 Recognized are included I would have a a 3rd at least for the Internal Competition. Hall, lots of people knocking him but lets face it this season he has been fed on scrapps as we all know about Leeds season as a Team, but that hasn't made him a bad player, different prospect in an England team I feel. With McGilivray I see similar story Ive to a couple of Giants matches this season he for me along with Cudjoe have been lights in a struggling side and again I feel in the International Environment he will be fine, just would have liked to have seen another winger there also, For me one of the younger guys such as Jonstone or Swift.

Prop - Cant really say too much on that one All worthy - I just liked to have seen Walmsley given a go tho

Centre: Obviously a real tough one as we lack a bit here - Im glad Percival has been picked, but again Watkins has had a shocking season in one where he could really have stepped up taken the limelight at leeds, I think he must redeem himself here and have a belter against NZ.

Another thing on the Captain from Id have James Graham and Sam B as Vice

So my Team from whats picked is

Lomax
Hall
Percival
Watkins
Mc Gilivray

Widdop
Gale

T. Burgess
Hodgson
Graham

Whitehead
Farrell
S. Burgess


Clarke
G. Burgess
Bateman
Hill

Our forward options are excellent, with some pressure on all players to perform.
Really looking forward to the Kiwi game, a full house at the Galpharm and it should be a cracker !

He attacks the right edge far more than Gale from what I have seen (which is not every week). Often, it's the Williams/Bateman/Gelling link that works down the right edge for Wigan.
As a Cas supporter I'd love to see Gale up against the Kiwis and Australians. However, I think he is less effective than Williams if playing in the right edge.
Personally, I'd go with Gale and Williams, but think Widdop will get the nod due to his experience in the NRL.

How many test-match tries are scored from a kick?

I agree with that team..

Except I'd substitute Lomax, McGilvary, Percival, Williams, Widdop, Hill, Hodgson, Graham, Whitehead, Bateman, Burgess S, Farrell, Clark, Burgess T, Taylor for leeds players.

I support Leeds.

Do you want us to finish bottom of the group?