Two poor stadiums chosen.

There are many seats in Anfield where you cannot see the full pitch, in 2017 that’s astounding. And Elland Rd is an awful stadium.

But plenty of notice given to get good attendances

The only other criticism I'll through out there is the potential missed opportunity in Newcastle.

Magic Weekend is a great concept in Newcastle, but we seem to be satisfied with one hit on that city every year. In the meantime, Newcastle Falcons are marketing their "big one" at St James Park in March, and the RU European Cup Final will be there in 2019. If the RFL / RL clubs are serious about the NE, they need to tap into that market properly.

Very surprised at no London option. Didn't need to be anything as big as the Olympic stadium, but plenty of other 30-40k seater stadiums to choose from.

Newcastle is definitely a missed opportunity given the last few years of the Magic weekend - could probably have done there instead of Hull but overall happy with the 3 choices, should be able to get plenty of tickets sold

Yeah I agree that there are a couple of other options they could have looked at, and I would have like to have seen a game in London. However, I can just imagine the outcry now if there had been 2 out of the 3 games outside of the heartlands... Tricky balancing act, and overall I'm pretty happy with the choices, and the relatively early announcements!

no newcastle- just goes to show that magic weekend is nothing to do with spreading the game... its all about which council bids the most to host it... all about the monies...

huddersfield always sells out for the tests, shame it didnt get a gig again

Newcastle would have been nice, but happy with one in Hull for that side of the country. Would defo have had Hudds over Elland Road though, every day of the week.

Pardon?

TBF it has for the last couple (v Ireland at the WC and v NZ last year), and that is exactly why it shouldn't be getting one this time round. If we can fill a 24/25k stadium, then next time we should be going to a bigger one - which we have.

sold out england v new zealand 2016

sold out for england v ireland 2013

over 24k

youre welcome

London average 48k for the last 4 tests.....as has been said by others, if the RFL can fill Huddersfield and get 40K in London easily then they are probably right to mix it up.....

[uAlways[/u sells out?

2004, 20k
2005, 19k
2007, 16.5k
2009, 19k

I'll ignore the 7,800 in 2012

It was the exiles......everyone ignored it