Or maybe he just watched the challenge cup final which would explain his inclusion of Philbin and exclusion of Grace. I also believe Grace is overrated and would be hugely exposed at international level but, considering the injuries, I'm surprised he didn't get a chance.

Out of the Tonga line up I think none of these will feature in the first test anyhow.

Coote, Hardaker, Gildart, Hastings, Hill, Whitehead, Lomax, Jones.

I expect a much different result next week.

Very underwhelming performance, we didn’t match Tonga’s physically at all. Wayno has certain tactics very wrong, it’s obvious to see that game was crying out for Daryl Clark. Gildart & Thompson now injured it doesn’t bode well for the rest of the tour, especially with only two out of form/poor wingers and only one recognised centre whom is now injured.

Hall was completely finished a season or two before he left for the NRL. (Injury aside). He then when on to play just 6 games in the NRL this season yet is still selected for GB. Shocking and bemusing to say the least.

Masters of our own downfall, with a first half so drab, I was tempted to put Breakfast on, but the fragrant Ms Munchetty wasn't on.

For those who missed it, I'll give you a brief synopsis.
Tackled player plays the ball
Acting half picks up, and passes to first receiver
First receiver runs and gets tackled
Rinse and repeat, until the fifth tackle, whereon a nominated kicker hoofs one into the sky, and opposition playercatches.
Now, where have I seen THAT before

Second half was a little better, but not much.

Whatever happened to expansive RL?

No he isn't..good with ball in hand in fact devastating at times but..can't catch a high ball and certainly can't tackle...what I find amusing is we we have COOTE Austin and hastings who should be no where near this squad they are Aussie's.. Don't give me this crap about grannies and grandads in plymouth ...or uncles in kent they couldn't give a toss about great Britain... Look at bmm as to how proud he was to play for Tonga...takes the urine...rant over I'm off to count my pennies on a winning bet

Tonga deserved the win & where did Masilla get his extra minutes from ?

Only able to watch the first half, so judging on 40 minutes only I thought Walmsley stood out in our pack which was second best. Could the BMM who played for Tonga, please swap with the one that plays club rugby for us.

To be fare to BMM he upped his game time as his fitness improved. Just very late to be of effect with others fitness issues.

Looks like Clark & Philbin both getting a chance on the bench vs NZ at the weekend.

Exactly thought BMM looked very fit and looks in a lot better shape then he did at the start of season.

To be fair, Mr Creosote looked in better shape than BMM, last February