I think its about time that Ryan came over to the wolves and progressed his career with us
I am sure Ben Currie could persuade him.

There is a few more photos up now on the site www.jasonemery.com.au/gallery

There is a few more photos up now on the site www.jasonemery.com.au/gallery

Good video here from the game. Hampshire at 7 looked really good. t.co/EbZXxnXh

Good video here from the game. Hampshire at 7 looked really good. t.co/EbZXxnXh

England Academy face Parramatta Juniors at Cabramatta Stadium (7.30pm AUS / 10.30am UK)

England Academy team to play Parramatta1, Lewis Tierney (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Pats)
2, James Duckworth (Leeds Rhinos, Whinmoor Warriros)
3, Mark Percival (St Helens, Halton Hornets)
4, John Ford (Salford City Reds, Blackbrook Royals)
5, Joe Burgess (Wigan Warriors, Ince Rose Bridge)
6, George Williams (Wigan Warriors, Ince Rose Bridge)
7, Ryan Hampshire (Wigan Warriors, Normanton Knights)
8, Ryan Sutton (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Pats)
9, James Cunningham (Hull FC, East Hull)
10, Gavin Bennion (Warrington Wolves, Ryland Sharks)
11, Luke Thompson (St Helens, Pilkington Recs)
12, Connor Farrell (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Pats)
13, Ben Currie C (Warrington Wolves, Parkside Golbourn)
14, Liam Sutcliffe (Leeds Rhinos, Hunslet Warriors)
15, John Bateman (Bradford Bulls, Dudley Hill)
16, Jordan Baldwinson (Leeds Rhinos, Hunslet Warriors)

12 - 6 england at half time v parramatta, a try from james duckworth and a try and two goals from ryan hampshire

Hampshire really looks to be taking this tour by the scruff of the neck.

When's the first test?

Next Sunday in Canberra. I was talking to one of the lads mums last night before the game. She said they were loving it out there.

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Yes

Don't think much of that Hampshire lad though.

24 - 6 now.
Hampshire scored another and one from Ben Currie.

from his peformances so far, does connor farrell have the look of a man that could be the SOL replacement in 2-3 years time, or is he just another to add to our LOOOONG list of 2nd row/centres ? (i havent seen anything from liam farrell or chris tuson to suggest that they are capable of being good enough)

Joe (Budgie) Burgess has just gone in from 70 metres.
36 - 12 latest.

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Bit harsh on Liam Farrell I think. He's not the O'Loughlin type of loose forward but then again who is. When he's played at loose forward he's done very well. He's only 22 so there's also lots of time for him to improve. He's got an excellent pass on him (except if it's to Ben Flower) although he's not got that organisational or playmaking ability that Lockers has.

From what I've seen Connor is a little more versatile, he's been used at loose forward, hooker, stand off, scrum half and centre in the past before settling in the back row. He's skilful but I think it'll be a few years before anyone can tell what sort of a player he's going to be. I'd like to see him used in a few more positions to be honest given how much competition there is in the back row. I don't understand why players are made to play one position and one position only. Versatility can benefit a player.