Notice that the club web site is promoting the Under 16`s and under 18`s matches against Leeds that take place this Sunday. 11.00 start for the 16`s and 1.00pm start for the 18`s.

It was great to see the under 18`s last season and many of that team are still eligible for the 18`s this season.

Went to see the 16`s last Saturday when they played well in beating Sheffield. Leeds will be a different challenge as their squad includes several under 16 internationals.

The web site advised that the games will be played at Crofton. Can anybody help with where and how to find the ground.

Its the old Nostell Miners Welfare ground at the back of the lump

is the lump signposted !

Yes. The sign says Lump.

head up high street in crofton heading to rhyhill, keep going until you come to a sharp right bend (pub called the slipper) and turn left at the bus stop on your left first street, then a right on to middle lane carry on up the lane and it will take you there, plenty of parking

Turn right just past the bridge on Donny Rd nr the redbeck Cafe just follow that road up past the royal oak, theres another one on the left used to be used to be called goose and cowslip maybe still is where the road bears to the right just carry on, another pub on the corner.

many years ago it was, its called lord of the manor

Middle Lane
New Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 1LD

leeds dont have theyre internationals back for this game and 95% of young internationals dont make it to sl

Is that because the international selectors pick the wrong players or is it just a development issue.
It seems to me that in both League and Union the selectors for rep sides take the easy option ie big and fast. If you are a 12 / 13 year old and are bigger and faster than anybody else then the game of rugby is easy. Selectors tend to see these players smashing through tackles scoring tries at will and selecting them. They then get better coaching, advice etc but are they the best players. If 95 % of them do indeed ` fail` them something is wrong.

The best scouts / selectors must be able to see past the good big lads and see the yet to develop , high skill level, big hearted, athletic players.