Quote: The_Enforcer "Will be interesting to see Walmesley up against some equally large guys. I get the impression he has a soft interior behind that big aggressive appearance. A hard tackle and he will look a shadow of the big metre gainer he is against sub standard SL players mark my words.
Why the hell is Coote, Austin and Hastings in there? Its becoming a farce and any victory would look hollow. These guys are all Australian. Its got to the point that virtually anybody can play for anybody. Having an Aussie coach on top just makes it even more laughable.'"
Coote had previously declared for Scotland and played for them whilst in the NRL. Why is his inclusion such a travesty?
Hastings and Austin are different. Before they came here they’d have had no intentions of playing for England or GB but they qualify and it would be ludicrous not to consider them.
Australia do it, New Zealand too, Tonga have just started, England cricket, England RU, Wales RU, Scottish RU and Ireland RU do it amongst many, many others. Why are British RL fans the only ones who get up in arms about it?