Then we have Shaun Briscoe

Briscoe to play Owen in the squad for me.

I would agree with that, tony smith doesnt.

Owen isn't in the squad.

Shaun Briscoe - Best fullback in the country.

Look, anyone thats not called Paul would be an improvement.


If they can walk as a brisk pace....BINGO....improvement!

Webb is better imo.

I think you are right about Wellens being the best club full back (I wouldn't say comfortably but that's your prerogative)

The problem with international Rugby League is that it highlights an individuals weaknesses mercilessly and Wellens lack of pace has been exposed time and again (both in bringing the ball back from kicks and in defence). I don't think that Briscoe will be fond out the same, time will tell I suppose

As for the outside backs... I agree that centre is our problem position, wouldn't Newlove and Connolly be great!! In Fox, Hall and T Briscoe I think we have the wings who could do a job though

I disagree,
I no longer think Wellens is the best club full-back in super league.
Shaun Briscoe, Matt Blaymire & Richard Owen have at least been as good if not better than Paul Wellens this year

I'm not really arguing that Wellens is the best full back in the country (he may just be the full back for one of the two best teams... as is Webb)

The point is that even when he was by far the best full back in England, his weaknesses were exposed at international level - even though Briscoe may not be as dominant a club player as Wellens, he may be better internationally... he certainly deserves the chance to have a go

I would 100% agree with that

We're fine for wingers, especially for the future with Hall, Tom Briscoe and hopefully Shaun Ainscough out to prove that they're good international players in the next couple years

lee smith has been cleared by wasps to play for england should TS want him.

and as i expected, senior has all but made himself available as well