England - www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=64 Wales - www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=69

England - www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=64 Wales - www.rlfans.com/index.php?fid=43&id=69

Fair enough, let's hope that 80 minutes last week and another week together in training has blown away some of the rust that was obvious in France.

Im really not happy with the bench personally. But still... just hope it isnt a 60 point whitewash and Wales actually compete.

If we go into a proper match with that bench we'll be slaughtered (More than we would with another prop on there anyway).

Agree with previous comments – good team but a poor bench... not the actual players but the mix. We need more forward impact off the bench against the Aussies and Kiwis, we are at least one big man short (Carvell for me). With the likes of Carvell not playing since Wire were knocked out of the play off’s, it’s safe to assume that McNamara has this team and bench in his mind for the big two. It’s a worry for me as we always lose momentum when the big men take a spell

Hands up if you'd actually like to see Wales win.

[raises hand].

Against Australia and New Zealand? – absolutely

Against England? No, I am English (are you not?)

great

Australian fans say that every time we play England.

Sinfield at 6 is a joke. An absolute joke. I didn't watch the France game, who went into hooker? Surely Roby didn't do 80 minutes? How Carvell isn't involved as another prop is ridiculous

Let me guess, Sinfield went to 9 with Widdop to 6?

While i'm not Sinfield for Stand offs greatest campaigner if you didn't watch the France game how can one make assumptions? Oh you mean his club form? He lifted the SL title in that position.

Two things I have noticed from that link....
The Coach seems to have very little plans about what he is doing, two soft games back to back in preparation for the real deal and he picks exactly the same teams?
No trialling or testing fringe players and combinations? especially off the bench if nothing else.

The English team Jerseys look really rubbish again, does the St George cross have to feature on everything in English Rugby League.
The Crusades have been forgotten by most (other than the promoters of the "Exiles and the Knights)
Maybe establish a long term image like Australia has with small variations or both of the Kiwi codes have that have strong brand recognition.
If selling a different coloured shirt every year is the marketing then its a poor job in my opinion and just milks the fans.

No... do you want to try again?

You do realise the St.George Cross is part of England's national flag?