Will it be a poor 4 Nations?

[Didgi]

I'm one of a rare breed of rugby league optimists, but the naming of three significantly understrength squads has me worrying that it won't be the spectacle we're hoping for. All the discussion is around international musical chairs rather than the tournament itself, which doesn't bode well.

I'm certainly looking forward to the football, no doubts about that, and will enjoy it either way, but will the less passionate fans find the entertainment and standard of footy they're looking for? We'll have to wait and see.

 

[Big Pete]

Ah this ol' gem of a thread.

Pops up every year, and by the final everyone wants more footy.

They'll be fine, should be a great series.

 

[Number 16]

Once the Aussies are out of the way, England and New Zealand will serve up a quality final that will live long in the memory.

:crazy:

 

[Poul]

It may make it more competitive, with Australia not looking like overwhelming favourites, and maybe even the Poms could be half a chance.

I'm certainly looking forward to it :crazy:

 

[biggestbroncosfan]

I'm expecting the Welsh to be strong would be great if they can at least get 1 win or come close to it.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Hell no, every tri and four nations outside the final where Australia smashed GB have been awesome.


Should be the same again and if it is, it'll be some of the best footy you could ever see.

 

[Number 16]

With only two or three exceptions, the Wales squad contains only fringe SL players and part-time tier two and three players.

It's not a strong squad and in all honesty it would probably struggle to beat Italy and Lebanon's selections for the WCQ.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Even when you see a team like the Kiwis murder the French like last time, it's still great footy from the Kiwis.

When teams are in the mood, you see some of the best tries and defence you could ever hope for.

 

[WireMan]

With only two or three exceptions, the Wales squad contains only fringe SL players and part-time tier two and three players.

It's not a strong squad and in all honesty it would probably struggle to beat Italy and Lebanon's selections for the WCQ.

Most of the England team come from mid table teams though. So it could be close.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

Most of the England team come from mid table teams though. So it could be close.

LOL

Have some faith mate, I reckon England are going to give this 4 nations one hellava shake.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

It's all the better for the Welsh. I hope they put up a good battle, and they may well do as they try to mimic their XV cousins.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

What is it now, getting close to 100 years since wales beat Australia?

How long since they've had a win over NZ or England?

 

[roughyedspud]

wales beat england in 1995...during the 95' european cup...sure that was the last time

 

[roughyedspud]

LOL

Have some faith mate, I reckon England are going to give this 4 nations one hellava shake.

if we did'nt have McNamara as coach i'd be all over here saying we'd win it like i normally do...



but i have no faith in McNamara what so ever





we'll beat NZ though :lol:

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

if we did'nt have McNamara as coach i'd be all over here saying we'd win it like i normally do...



but i have no faith in McNamara what so ever





we'll beat NZ though :lol:

lol rough.

I reckon they'll be up to it in their ears mate, and it's not wishful thinking either.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

wales beat england in 1995...during the 95' european cup...sure that was the last time

Was that a proper game, what I mean is, not England A type crap?

 

[roughyedspud]

i'd imagine it would have been a near full strength england with it being world cup year too...i know jason robinson scored and garry schofield kicked 2

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

i'd imagine it would have been a near full strength england with it being world cup year too...i know jason robinson scored and garry schofield kicked 2

Ah, good stuff mate.

I'll have a look and see when they last beat the Kiwis.

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

As far as I can see, the last Welsh win over the kiwis was in the 1975 RLWC.

Nov 2nd Wales 25 - New Zealand 24 (World Cup)

http://www.nospam18.com/RLP/Nations/Wales.htm

You sure Wales beat England in 95 Rough?

Just looking at some results and it isn't mentioned :?

 

[roughyedspud]

yeah...18-16

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_European_Rugby_League_Championship