Haven't both countries already received a fee for going? It doesn't matter how many turn up. Money is already banked.

…. after all, supporters, in the true sense of the word, matter not, nowadays.

Of course supporters matter. The money has been made for us and will look to recoup it through support via TV, sponsorship and attendees over there.

We can't complain about not expanding or taking risks and then complain when we do.

Dont forget Scott Taylor playing with a shoulder injury.

Well done Jake Connor. Well deserved. I hope he gets a start at centre

Bennett will start with his World Cup final back 3 of Sam Burgess, Whitehead and SOL. Bennett has also likened Bateman to Jack Reed who Bennett consistently used as a defensive centre for both Engand and the Broncos so expect Percival to partner Bateman. A bench spot for Connor.

Don't get the picking of 5 props(not including Sam B.) plus several out of form club players are really fortunate to have made the 19. Bennett obviously puts past performance over current form.

Looks a strong squad to be fair, with a good mix of in-form players, hope Jake gets a starting spot

sika manu won't be called up for tonga for their test against samoa on the same date as they are going for an nrl only policy, due to the cost of flying superleague players over for one game. ben murdoch massila also affected

O'Loughlin was injured unfortunately, we actually started with Burgess at 13 and Currie at 2nd Row. I'm still bitter about that final, long way to go to lose, and I'm sure if we had SO'L, and a change at halfback and centre, we'd have won.



It's a 19-man, so I'd expect a prop to miss out on the 17 with S.Burgess in the 2nd row as you say. I'm not sure Bennett has picked many out of form, he's brought in Makinson, Thompson & Connor which is great, but you also have to ensure continuity with proven test match players & some versatility just in case (Ratchford), we can't throw 13 novices in there.

Taylor now in the squad, replacing the injured George Burgess.

Good news for taylor. I doubt he'll get a game but at least he knows he's in the mix and a break for him and connor will do them good. Been an absolute colossus for us this year and carried the pack on his own at times

Great that Scott is in the squad, even if he doesn't play he is still around the team and in Bennetts thoughts which is a positive. Very happy for Connor, I think he is probably my favourite player at the moment, very exciting with ball in hand, great vision and awareness and a decent kick as well, amazing when you think how young he is still, just needs to keep his temper in check.

It's a long time since I've seen a player with such confidence and such an array of talents as Jake Connor has, I can see him going to the NRL in a couple of years and doing really well over there. Hard to believe he's only 23

"The new Richard Whiting"

A smuch as I liked whiting, connor is several notches higher in quality terms

Wasn't my quote.

George Burgess on Twitter seems to think he is fit and travelling?

It's a reply from his Instagram account to the England RL post. Bit strange.

Bateman didn't look too clever towards the end of the game today so he may miss out.

Danny may arguably be the best in ESL but not the best for England/GB. Must confess I am a big fan of Josh Hodgson and went to see him play for Canberra against West Tigers yesterday. First game back after over 6 months out with an ACL injury. Came on halfway into the match with Wests 12 -4 up and went off 10 minutes from time as Canberra cruised to a 12-48 win due to a superlative performance by Hodgson, who was the MOM and will win the best NRL player performance of the round by a country mile. Best performance I have witnessed by an English/GB hooker for decades.

He should always be one of the first players picked for England/GB.

Williams injured apparently and won't be playing.

Connor in the 17 according to twitter

… both Taylor and Connor now confirmed in the 17.

…. and both on the bench.

connor and makinson on the bench and thompson in the stands? bennett is either a genius or an idiot