It's mind boggling some people's views on the national side. The whole narrative about not supporting players from other teams, and that being exaggerated further by the coach being from "insert rival teams town/city here" (in this case, Wigan), is to me beyond comprehension. Yes I hate it when Welsby for example shreds us to pieces because he's an outstanding player, but by the same token the admiration for good play trumps that in the end. I want anyone pulling the England (or GB) shirt on to absolutely smash it, and I want more players across the league capable of doing it (regardless of what team they play for) as it will make Super League a better competition. The game will never improve over here without a strong backing of the national side, that's what has wicked me off the most about the way in which Saints have been in the recent past about releasing players for International duty (and others to a lesser extent, but Saints in particular as they've had the players who could make a real difference at Test level).

All those Wigan fans quick to criticise Woolf for anything and everything would do well to read this article, in particular his comments on helping the English game. Excuse the pun but maybe he’s not the big bad Woolf after all…. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23 ... onga-game/

All those Wigan fans quick to criticise Woolf for anything and everything would do well to read this article, in particular his comments on helping the English game. Excuse the pun but maybe he’s not the big bad Woolf after all…. https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/23 ... onga-game/

Looks like he was right - Samoa pulled out of the test series next year. Not ideal

Far from it. I’m pretty much at a loss with the international game. We’re being cast aside so the NRL can control its players and keep them based on that side of the world, with as little travel and as much rest as possible.

Wane must be fuming.