You're missing the point.

But that's the reality of it, you're right we barely have an international scene!

And you'd like to make it even weaker?

So glad I couldn't give a toss either way on this one

Nowt do wi me

Nobody gives a sh*t about RL in Scotland anyway, why pretend they've got a team?

But, I'm not ignoring it, I'm pointing out that there are far more factors that will effect the make up of the squad. Yes, the England coach has the ability to pick an all ANZAC squad if he wanted, that does make it is possible, but that doesn't mean it is ever likely to happen.

England isn't Ireland or Scotland or one of the other minnow nations who rely largely on English players. We have a lot of very good talent in this country already and we can build a good squad with this talent. We also have a large and very fickle paying support, which needs to be appeased.

The coach's main role is to pick the strongest side available to him, which he is doing. It is also his role to introduce the best possible competition for places in the squad and starting 17, which he is doing. And, it is role to demostrate some diplomacy in how he picks the squad, which he is doing because he hasn't gone for a full ANZAC squad.

The line you talk of is drawn by the coach, his team and in consultation with the RFL to strike the right balance of a range of factors that include their roles to produce a competitive and strong squad, putting together a squad that people want to watch etc.

And IMO he's close to stepping over that line trying to tap up NRL players (and Rangi Chase to a lesser extent). I think the fact that so many people have a similar opinion proves the point.

Anyway, we'll probably have to agree to disagree on this one!

Ah well, let's not bother then. Let's just keep our game rooted entirely within the north of England. Sod international RL, and the money that can come from TV companies for it, so that some deluded fans can see their puritanical fantasy, of what international sport is meant to be, intact.

My view is that that we must make an effort and we have to start somewhere. I guess that is just far too unreasonable for some people to accept.

you can of course back that claim up?

If you want to get offended (and my word what a sheltered life you must lead if you are) then get offended at this.

Your more of a plonker than I thought if you would drop the captain of the national side before a tournament. Moz is obviously OK- even though he will be over the hill for the World Cup.

Read my post a little more carefully you prize tool. Or any of the others I have made. You will see that I don't think your post has anything to do with racism. However when people post utter rot I can see why others might jump to that conclusion. To be honest I'm offended you could be that stupid.

But as with your original comments, why let the facts stand in the way of a good rant.