When it was first getting contemplated i posted this idea and think it would solve the problem of team representation.

Hopefully it will have a vote system like the NRL all stars game with only 1 player per team allowed and the 2 captains of Wales and France along with Pat Richards due to his Man of Steel Status as automatic selections. Voting wise the team would pick if it followed the NRL rules would be:

1. Greenshields
2. King
3. Howell
4. Isa
5. Richards (MOS)
6. Briers (Wales captain)
7. Dobson
8. O'Hara
9. Buderus
10. O'Meley
11. Hoffman
12. Elima (France captain)
13. O'Donnell

14. L'Estrange
15. Perry
16. Cashmere
17. Morrison

It is not about making sure each side is represented it is about giving the England squad a tough opposition and the RFL would presume that the English fans would be supporting the England team.

Your missing the point Hutchie was making, that 50% of fans had no rep for neither England or Exiles.

Not sure if it's already been posted (couldn't be ared to read through the 14 pages!) but i thought the game last night was a well fought one, i was very pleased with how much the Exile players wanted to win this.

I hope the RFL now build on this concept (as i think last night was a success) and maybe introduce a two game origin series next year (not sure if a three game series would keeps peoples interest).

Just a slight digression here but what are peoples thoughts on players representing one country ala Brough and McIlorum (sp) then turning out for England? I think it just weakens the International game....i would go with whoever you chosse to rep at under 20/21's that is the national side you play for....end of.

Last thing....BLUEY FOR FC COACH PLEASE - KATH TAKE NOTE!!!

But they did. Everyone had a rep in the England side, unless they (a) weren't English or (b) didn't want to support England! Fans need to separate club from country. Where the players play in clubland is irrelevant when it comes to the national team because the national team is, in effect, the club when we compete against the Aussies and Kiwis.

I agree, it's about picking the best Exiles side. Plus next year some will go home and some new ones will come so it will change every year.

So do we scrap the max three players a club rule?

Qsland/Aus
1 Slater
6 Lockyear
7 Thurston
9 Smith

NSW/reserves
1 Duggan/Hayne
6 Soward
7 Pearce
9 Name escapes me

That puts it into Perspective....

i hope the rfl announce whats happening for next year as soon as possible to catch onto the bit of media and fans intrest there is at the moment. i would love a 3 game series but can see them having 2 games for now hopefully at the kc stadium and saints new ground.

What's the capacity going to be at Saints new ground?

I doubt you'll get two games next year and I doubt it will be in Hull tbh.

18k, tbh id be suprised if there wasnt 2 games the rfl have already said there looking into it straight away and the likes peacock have welcomed it. yesterday showed what a great concept and match it is and it obviously helps england chances of improving and im guessing from the videos ect the guys in the exiles camp loved it and its something for the over seas boys to aim for. im pretty confident that a good 18k would be on show for an exiles game at the kc even more if its announced very early and marketed well but i suppose the stoop is an option with all the kiwis and aussies in london

18,500.

I agree , lets face it shenton should be no where near that side, he has to be the slowest centre in SL, good in defence but that all he offers

Well said paul, our lads looked outstanding tonight but shenton and myler are not all that are they?? how can shenton get the nod over yeaman and welham is beyond me.. had two clear breaks but no speed to clear the area...

Nothing there that will leave the Kangaroos or Kiwis or for that matter the Welsh quaking in their boots tonight