The power of those kiwis and the skill levels was frightening to a man , even leuluai , albeit against a scratch leeds squad , but also to a man they are on silly money over there so I can’t see any of that particular squad donning a super league shirt anytime soon . But there are plenty of other quality teams/players on show that may be tempted . Although I moaned at the entrance fee which if leeds had put a robust squad out wouldn’t have been an issue , I’m chuffed I got up close to arguably one of the top two Rl teams in the world , and for that I’m a happy chappy .After the game Brandon Smith ( the cheese) jumped over into the crowd , and was ages signing autographs and getting pics with all the youngsters and adults alike , my two were made up . That’s what it’s all about for me this Rl , machines on the pitch but humble and respectful off it and more than happy to engage with fans .

The other team you see down at Belle Vue every other week!

It's good to see they are utilising the Captain's Challenge at the tournament .... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63218005

It's good to see they are utilising the Captain's Challenge at the tournament .... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63218005

Here we go then Lancashire v Samoa!

Looking forward to it.
England have got a big job on to bear Samoa but they can do it.

Well that was impressive

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

Young is actually a Wakey lad

Even better! Hopefully he'll get homesick ....

I didn't expect that result. I know that not everyone follows the NRL week-in, week-out, but anyone who does know that there are some seriously good players in that Samoan side. I didn't think we'd win.

Another plus is that if results go as expected, I think it sets up a Tonga-v-Samoa quarter final, which is mouth-watering (and we'll likely have PNG).

And I know its early doors, but Schoey has excelled himself here. I think there is a general point about picking bang-average Aussies ahead of English players, just because of their accent, or even playing them out of position even when there is a better Englishman in that position, but Radley is no average player and his dad is English, so I'm fine with it,

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What an incredible result

We’ve just thumped a team of nrl stars

Hope that gives us some confidence now

Mind you England is also packed with NRL stars to be honest