They thought of playing Ben Fisher but the rest of the team haven't stopped p1ssing themselves laughing yet.

If his team selection is anything to go by, I'd say Tony Smith.

I can see where your coming from. This will only increase the gap between the top three international teams and the rest and wish there was another solution.

However, attendances for the game against France aren't that great and the standard of the French team is no real test for the England side. I cans see this countering both those factors against the French.

He'd certainly fit the criteria, superb coach.

This is so typical of RL. I wouldn't blame France for jacking it off and going to play Union. At least they know how to treat their lesser nations.

Completely agree. Maybe play a game against these 'overseas all stars' and treat them like the RU Barbarians in addition to internationals, but it's lunacy to decimate an already skinny international schedule.

Surley they'd only be one or two players from each side?

Sides get better by having good players and a good coach. Just because a side plays another side that is ranked higher than them it doesn't mean they necessarily improve for the experience.

No other sides other than Australia, New Zealand and England have any chance of winning a major tournament in our lifetimes. Sadly thats a fact.

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England can put out a side that on a good day can beat Australia or New Zealand but France, Wales or Ireland can't.

Ok, your point being?

Well, he's the only foreigner at Warrington who you've not mentioned in your team selection.

Rubbish.
France couldnt keep up withthe pace. They've been given a chance but are clearly not ready yet. They'll still get a chance to EARN a game against the big teams like Wales have. You don't see comments by people saying they wouldn't blame Wales for jacking it off and going to play union because they don't play England every year. Or Tonga because they don't play Aus or NZ every year. It's rubbish.

England need tougher games until the other nations catch up. France and Wales need more pro players playing in the SL before they'll come anywhere near challenging England. Until then, it will always be a pointless walkover played in front of few fans, with little interest, at a tiny stadium with a 50+ point predicted hammering that does little for anyone.

France vs Wales will be a far better game for both teams. It will challenge both of them. The result won't be predictable. It's shown that it can draw a crowd in France and get media attention. It's a far better arrangement.

Louis Anderson & David Solomona the best 2 overseas second rowers in Super League? Please tell me you've not thought this through properly