Yes.


As Adey says, that is the poistion he has played in most of his career.

During this year it's been pretty much get Orford involved as much as possible, and make him the first reciever on most 4th or 5th tackle plays. The stand off has been used more as a runner and simple passes, but given the Bulls line up all coaches would want Orford to be the pivot with nearly everything running off him in that side.

Sinfield should be Captain, where he plays Im not so sure, probably hooker as he is well suited to that position in the international game.

I agree he isn't the best player in SL.....but he is far better then the 2 you mention at 13........

Interesting. What I've liked about Purdham when I've seen him is that he's a grafter, but he also seems to have a lot of strings to his bow. I don't seem to see as much as him as I do of others.
I do like O'Loughlin, though, I like his physicality in defence and he'd probably be my choice for England's 13. Do you think Purdham is capable of imposing himself physically in a game against the Aussie/Kiwis? Langley is also a very big guy who has apparently hit some impressive form. If I were the England coach, I think a big pack would be my priority - Jon Wilkin, for instance, great for my club, but I wouldn't pick him for international duty.

When he's played for England in the past, I've not been dissapointed, but England's results need improving, so I'm not sure if I'd go with him.

Going on what I know combined with what I'm reading from other teams speccies on here, I think I'd like a back row of Burgess, Langley and O'Loughlin, with some one like Tomkins on the bench.

The last time Purdham played for England he wasn't very impressive IIRC - maybe just went into his shell and was a bit over-awed by the opposition.

I don't think Sinfield is essential for the team, especially at 13, but concede he is a useful player to have in the squad.

At the moment Langley and maybe O'Brother-in-law would be my first choices.

Throw Gareth Ellis into the mix and back row seems fairly strong for England IMO.

Would deffo have O'Loughlin at 13 on current form.

Forgot all about him - poor mite 4.75146484375:5