Tonights game has got me thinking as there is a lack of "quality" International sides would it be pheasable to perhaps introduce an "Exiles" side on a more permanant basis.

I can understand the arguement that France/Wales/PNG whoever have a go in the four nations but is it good for them to come in to the tournament and get destroyed 2 out of the 3 games?

Where as the "Exiles" come over here give up their test jerseys but are still good enough to play at the highest level.

Jus wondering on other peoples thoughts.

It maybe a fair crowd but the game is lacking any real intensity which is mainly down to the Exiles not looking to get out of 2nd gear, you wouldn't be happy if you had shelled out £20 on a game that comes across as little more than a half hearted exhibition match, the atmosphere reflects that as you can hear a pin drop for most of the time. England look like they are trying but the Exiles don't really look interested in breaking sweat yet they are still in front at half time, its obvious whose the happier coach at the break.

Luke Robinson has looked Englands most dangerous player, Graham in the forwards and Tomkins has pulled off 2 great try saving tackles. Our half backs look devoid of any ideas whatsoever which has been the same story in the past with GB/England.

Play that at The Stoop on a Saturday night and you would have had (believe it or not) a cracking atmosphere.

Not sure about 'atmosphere' but you might have had a ground full of drunken Aussies on working holidays rocking up to it going "bloody hell these Poms are crap mate, look even old man Hodgo's runnin rings around 'em. HEY BRETT! GO THE TIGGGES!! YEAH MAN GO THE TIGGES!"

I went the Oz/Kiwi game at The Stoop, great atmosphere, Kiwi and Oz combined would have created a great foil against the English.

like i said at twickenham the other day the lower tiers were packed out with a fantastic atmosphere, who cares if the aussie/kiwi fans are there more interested in a p-up and being in fancy dress, they'd create some noise and not just booing when sam t gets the ball!