McBanana is a buffoon. We had to put up with him as head coach for too long and these picks just prove what he is.

McIllorum has been below average, Roby has hardly played, and Lunt has been the best hooker with Higham just behind. Brett Ferres is the stand out second rower this season, and big Earole has been excellent apart from a couple of dodgy performances right at the end. You have a right to feel a bit peeved!!

Ratchford is better IMHO and i could also put forward a good case for Lomax.
If Hardaker is chosen for utility value i dont get that either. He cannot play centre and would be too lightweight on the wing.
Lomax and ratchford offer better utility value.

no problem for me with hardaker's inclusion at all, but would have chosen ratchford myself.

no problem with hardaker either, good player as it ratchford...its just finding them a spot in the starting line up, as tomkins is first choice full back. for the centres it has to be cudjoe and watkins.

always injuries and need back up though

Wonder if Eorl can charge a fee for the RFL using his image in the masses of marketing for the World Cup that he's not actually in.

Eorl having ankle surgery today