Surely Pryce is in better form (and just plain better) than the one-dimensional Chase.

Surprised at the number of Leeds players (6) in the squad considering their apparent lack of form which has shocked even their own chairman .

No Morley (I'd say for the obvious reason that he doesn't NEED to play. We all know what he's capable of). Similar with Westwood.



I'm quite happy about it. No injuries picked up by a vital pair, in a game that's not exactly vital to their careers. Still, McBanana is a of the highest order. No explanation given as to Morley's omission (for a guy with 50 representative appearances) is crassness beyond extreme.

I dont believe he'll play tomorrow , apparently he has a sportsmans hernia

For that reason, and for the fact that he hasn't been in the greatest of form, I can understand the omission of Morley. Peacock on the other hand...another ageing player in average form - can only have been picked because he's captain.

Tickle shouldn't be in before Westwood. I don't think anybody can honestly say that Morley deserves a place. Chris Hill would be more deserving. Is Grix still irish?

He also has the added advantage of being English whereas Chase is from New Zealand which means he can't play for Eng....oh.

That would make sense if true.

Some surprises and some lack of foresight.



As expected from McB

The Exiles games messed up our mid season last year, the fewer Wolves players in it the better.

Jon Wilkin!?!

I never understand why rugby league fans get so upset about the England selection. You are basically arguing about who got included out of a few players of around similar ability who are well below the level of the Australians who will be their opposition in the only games that really matter. The players who are actually decent calibre with respect to the Aussies (Burrow, Hock, Hall, O'Loughlin, Roby, Sinfield, Tomkins) are all in.



But of course it gives us a chance to have a go at the international coach like we all did when the 'genius' Tony Smith picked Paul Sykes for the World Cup.