Dead right. Also, Tongan and Fijian teams etc are weakened by Australia and New Zealand nicking their best players, perhaps if they didn't, we wouldn't one-sided world cup matches.

Pretty disgraceful picking all these non British players, sends out a wrong message to all the upcoming young British players. I for one will not be watching any of the GB tour.

Also we are losing far too many players to the NRL Australia will not pick players not playing in the NRL so we need to do the same. You Dont play in super league you are not eligible for national side.

Hang on England haven’t just lost have they?

I’m just trying to think what would cause an embarrassing over reaction...

If you think that would stop players going to the NRL you are delusional. They would turn down England/GB without even giving it a second thought!

How absurd for Wayne Bennett not to have selected Samuel Tomkins in the Great Britain Lions squad. He has shown in the Downer Nines that he is miles ahead in attacking skills of not only the shameful Zachary Hardaker, but also Blake Austin, Lachlan Coote, and even the Salford Flash, Jackson Hastings.

How lucky the wonderful French people are to be able to see him play almost every week during the Super League season for Catalans Dragons.

Totally agree, I actually feel a little for those who are that desperate that they desire to win at any cost employing anyone who wants to show up, I would much sooner be a gallant second watching and cheering on my country men, that being those I can Identify with and share their pride, passion and belonging.