Wellens is a great player at club level but I think his days as an international full back are over. He's never been the quickest but the Aussies kill him with their kicking game. Tomkins is ideal for this position because he offers more in attack

I would hope we are looking at the future with the world cup coming up in two years and building towards it. Wellens is a great player but I would rather have Tomkins in the team with the flair he has

Watching Lee Gaskell smash Tomkins in a one on one I must admit to thinking the same thing. Hodgson has been here for a while, could he be English in time?

There’s no doubt that Sam Tomkins is the future and at times this year he’s looked the present. But Paul Wellens performances have recently edged that of Sam Tomkins. It’s all there for everyone to see. I agree Sam has flair but that flair has yet to shine against the big teams on the international stage. I suppose it’s only a matter of time before it does. Hopefully it'll come in the world cup

If only we could play Wellens and Tomkins in the same team. Because you're right Damo, he's been magnificent recently.

I don't want to sound like a hypocrite but Sam can do all the referee conning he wants to in the 4 nations.

Its a tough one this. Wellens is still sound defensively 9 times out of 10 but lacks the broken field elusiveness that Tomkins brings to the team. But, after watching Tomkins being run over by gaskell who is 4 stone wet, makes me wonder what will happen to him against the Aussies.

Wellens last test series suggested he could not handle kicks or dummy runners.
He spent more time with his hands on his hips complaining than tackling.
He is not up to it, never was.

Great idea, why not emulate the Tony Smith coaching masterclass and throw in Gardner and Sykes as well.

Would many full-backs have stopped Gaskell had they been in Tomkins' position? I think not. Tomkins is our best player. Certainly our best English player anyway.

If you really, really, want to play Wellens, then put him in at Centre where we're a bit weak. At least he'd tighten our defence up in that position, and he's in a better place to talk to his team-mates.

Actually forget that. Jesus, I can't believe we'd even consider picking Wellens at his age. We've a World Cup to work towards.

Slater, Lockyer, Minicheddars - they were only picked for their ability to stop someone 6' odd & 14st at full pelt while themselves flat footed.

Wellens wouldn't catch Slater on a motor bike- He isnt Int standard period