2021 RLWC (A) Wk1 - ENG 60-6 SAM @ Newcastle

[Clarkent]

Why bring us into this? And to think I was just about to respond to his original post by pointing out the Samoan backs outside the halves are class.

Nothing against the Kiwis. My point was if that backline was one of the big 3s backline every headline would be hyping that backline up as the best in the comp

 

[Perth Red]

Possible England squad for opening game:

1. Tomkins (c)
2. Hall/Young
3. Farnworth
4. Watkins
5. Makinson
6. Welsby
7. Williams
8. Burgess
9. Mcllorum
10. Thompson
11. Bateman
12. Whitehead
13. Radley

14. Oledzki
15. Knowles
16. Lees
17. Hill

 

[Stinkfinger]

England will test Suaalii out at the back. He was found wanting there when Teddy went off in the week 1 final. Milford also has a big day ahead of him. He should just organise and let Luai do the dancing.

 

[Smug Panther]

England will test Suaalii out at the back. He was found wanting there when Teddy went off in the week 1 final. Milford also has a big day ahead of him. He should just organise and let Luai do the dancing.

If he's looking shakey he'll just swap with Critter. They should pump England really

 

[Iamback]

So many players missing from England

Samoa will pump them

 

[Valheru]

England @ $2.45 are the best odds you will find this weekend.

Load up

 

[stryker]

I've never heard anyone say the Penrith Panthers have weak backs lol

Penriths success was built on their pack, their dummy half, their halfback and their fullback.

 

[zombiebloodlust]

Penriths success was built on their pack, their dummy half, their halfback and their fullback.

and To'o

 

[stryker]

and To'o

Meh…occasionally.

 

[Smug Panther]

Penriths success was built on their pack, their dummy half, their halfback and their fullback.

Clueless as always

 

[Clarkent]

Clueless as always

He basically said everyone made that team but the 6 Samoans

 

[Stinkfinger]

Penriths success was built on their pack, their dummy half, their halfback and their fullback.

Their outside backs too, who cart the ball up all day allowing the forwards to remain fresh. This is a true champion team.

 

[stryker]

Clueless as always

How would you know ya bandwaggonner?

 

[Stinkfinger]

England @ $2.45 are the best odds you will find this weekend.

Load up

I would agree with this. Too many hardheads but Samoa will benefit from the run.

 

[League Unlimited News]

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Tom Makinson 3. Kallum Watkins 4. Herbie Farnworth 6. Jack Welsby 7. George Williams 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Micky McIlorum 10. Luke Thompson 11. Elliott Whitehead 13. Victor Radley 14. Dominic Young 15. Morgan Knowles 16. Matty Lees 17. Mike Cooper 18. Chris Hill 20. Mike McMeeken 21. Marc Sneyd 24. Kai Pearce-Paul

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[SBD82]

Great back row for England, but not much else that will strike fear into their opposition.

What’s with the missing wingers in the lists?

 

[jim_57]

Great back row for England, but not much else that will strike fear into their opposition.

What’s with the missing wingers in the lists?

Listed from squad numbers in numerical order. So Young & Tabuai-Fidow will play wing by the looks.

 

[TDD91]

Not sure about Ackers missing out when McIlorum has the temper he does, would expect Williams or Sneyd to be on the bench to cover 9 in case. Bateman misses out with the last game of his ban, so probably Knowles in the SR. KPP and Cooper to miss out for me.

 

[magpie_man]

Poms to get the chocolates here. Dom Young on the bench is a head-scratcher though