Quote Slugger McBatt="Slugger McBatt"Bit harsh
Tomkins - from Warrington, so a Cheshire lad really
Young - from Huddersfield
Farnworth - from Skipton
Watkins - made his name at Rhinos
Hill - plays for Huddersfield
McIllorum - from Leeds
Whitehead - from Bradford
McMeeken - cockney
Radley - father a Yorkshireman, hence his selection'"
Not sure where the Farnworth is from Skipton line came from, Noble mentioned it yesterday too.
He went to school in Skipton but born in Burnley and Wigan background. Played at Newton Jets and St Pats and his uncle who moved him to Australia was lead scout at Wigan.
It matters not though in my opinion. I don’t care where they are from as long as they have a passion to play for England and qualify. Radley being a great example of that.
Thought we were very good yesterday across the field. Aggressive defence and line speed is a hallmark of a Wane coached team and it totally unsettled the Samoans from the kick off.
Good mix of youth and experience in the squad all it bodes well now for a semi spot and a realistic tilt at the final.