Real shame for England.

Think we can safely say that's the Rhinos season over with

very narrow minding imo

but i am gutted for the CCfinal. Anything that makes those nasty little bunch from Chesire more likely to lift the trophy is bad for me.

Wire will the CC at a canter next sat with losing burgess and peacock they wont match the wire pack

You'd have to think so

Feel bad for the guy but I don't think its as bad a blow for England as some will make out - may even turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

He's been in good form lately but on the international stage over the last 2 years his lack of agility in defence has been glaringly obvious and he's not really been able to follow up an awesome Tri Nations in 2006 with similar performances since.

Prop is a position where England has a few decent players knocking around - maybe an opportunity for the Wigan 8 or 10?

With him in charge I don't think it matters who we pick

Gutted for him. Comes across as a genuine honest guy. Hope it's not career threatening

Any thoughts on who will get the England captaincy for the winter tour? The only real stand-out candidate would be Morley for me

Gutted for the lad, but it increases England's chance of success, because he's been gash all season.

it certainly is a blow for england.

along with Morley Peacock is the only respected player in aussie we have maybe Ellis now too.

It doesnt matter if he is a respected player in Aus, he hasnt been as good this season as he has previously. We need to stop picking players on reputation. I would rather of had Coley in the England team over Peacock this season anyway.

If Fielden was told to push the offloads like he did yesterday he would be my pick. Mentioned it on another thread but I'm still staggered how its taken 4 years for him to start bringing this aspect of his game into play for Wigan.

fielden is awfull