I thought it was rather a shame that the Saints fans present didn't indulge in some quality barracking of the odious Sam Tomkins during Saturday's game.

I think they leave being odious to Warrington fans these days....

While maybe the concept is rather dated, at least the roses game has some history to it. I can't remember the roses games having been marketed like the exiles game last year. It must be the way forward if they want a genuine big series for the future and to expand the TV audience etc. If they just want a test of the england team then they have it spot on with the exiles game IMO.

With you all the way brother, all the England RL concept has signified is a further nail in the international RL coffin. Less fans are watching in smaller grounds and with seemingly less quality in the team to boot. Add to this the fact that the England RL concept has further weakened the rest of the home nations and you can see the end in sight.

People often compare the international standing of League against that of the happy clappers at twickers - a success built upon a strong home nations international competition. What do we do?

We pretend that Danny Brough is English, despite being the Scotland RL captain, we suggest during commmentary that Mickey Mac, could be in the England team, when he has played for Ireland and we make Welsh players like the young Warrington winger come out and say that he is only considering playing for England.

Ridiculous...

On the Exiles....why not make them mean more...how?....by adding them into the qualifying comp for the four nations?

And a damn good job they've made of it, credit were its due