ENG vs FRA

[langpark]

Looking forward to this match. Sadly it's not getting the respect it deserves and is being overshadowed by Leeds vs NZ plus the upcoming England/NZ series. No TV coverage either

For the first time today I saw a mention of it on one of RFL's social media pages, make of it what you will:

West and South Stand now SOLD OUT at Leigh Sports Village - tickets selling very fast for East Stand, don't miss out www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk
Cash turnstile in operation in the North Stand.

Just FYI same fixture, same venue in 2010, drew: 7,951

I hope they can comfortably beat that on Friday.

 

[Evil Homer]

Cracking 8,000 would be a huge, huge success IMO given that the RFL have made it abundantly clear how little they value this match and the idea of playing France.

 

[Burns]

On the game itself, hopefully France can stay within 20 points. I would have stayed up to watch match, shared links on Facebook etc, told people about it, but well that's not possible is it

 

[morningstar]

England 19 man squad for France...

http://www.englandrl.co.uk/article/47465/england-name-squad-to-play


John Bateman (Wigan Warriors, Bradford Dudley Hill)
Joe Burgess (Wigan Warriors, Ince Rose Bridge)
Thomas Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dewsbury Moor)
Mike Cooper (St George Illawarra Dragons, Latchford Albion)
Leroy Cudjoe (Newsome Panthers, Huddersfield Giants)
Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)
Brett Ferres (Huddersfield Giants, Smawthorne Panthers)
James Graham (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Blackbrook)
Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos, Oulton Raiders)
Zak Hardaker (Leeds Rhinos, Featherstone Lions)
Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves, New Spring Lions)
Josh Hodgson (Canberra Raiders, East Hull)
Sean O’Loughlin, captain (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)
James Roby (St Helens, Blackbrook)
Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos, Latchford Albion)
Ben Westwood (Warrington Wolves, Normanton Knights)
Elliott Whitehead (Catalans Dragons, West Bowling)
Gareth Widdop (St George Illawarra Dragons, King Cross)
George Williams (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Patricks)

 

[morningstar]

Team picks itself really apart from which 2nd rows miss out. Interesting that Williams is getting game time ahead of Smith and Gale. Think we will see Tomkins at 6 for the first test.

 

[Indelible]

I would be picking williams over Tomkins at 6 - true 5/8 and plays really direct.

 

[langpark]

Cracking 8,000 would be a huge, huge success IMO given that the RFL have made it abundantly clear how little they value this match and the idea of playing France.

From what I'm reading on other sites, it will be nearer to 10,000. Let's hope so.

 

[morningstar]

France 19 man squad...

http://www.englandrl.co.uk/article/47542/super-league-experience-named-in

Olivier Arnaurd
Phillipe Jean Baile
William Barthau
John Boudebza
Julian Bousquet
Boyer Clement
Morgan Escare
Tony Gigot
Benjamin Jullien
Mourad Kriouache
Kevin Larroyer
Remy Marginet
Antoni Maria
Hugo Perez
Stanislas Robin
Florent Rouanet
Jordan Sigismeau
Mickael Simon
Gadwin Springer

 

[siv]

Is the game on TV ?

 

[roughyedspud]

Nope

 

[expansionist]

Nope

I thought i saw somewhere that Premier Sports are considering it?

 

[LJC]

It's a shame that we are even discussing whether an international between England & France should be broadcast! It's a reflection of a very deep seeded resentment of our game from players far above our mere standing as fans! It's a little known fact that the French RL team was the first ever to beat an English national side on home soil in any football code or sport for that matter. A fact not known, just like the massive repression RL has had to face around the world. The repression of the game is a reality that is not publicized or discussed in the general public. Once again the powers that be have ways of achieving minimal knowledge of this "restraint of trade" or "repression". Wonder if the secret will become general knowledge and show this very outdated version of "rugby" RU to be the farce and con job it is?

 

[expansionist]

It's a shame that we are even discussing whether an international between England & France should be broadcast! It's a reflection of a very deep seeded resentment of our game from players far above our mere standing as fans! It's a little known fact that the French RL team was the first ever to beat an English national side on home soil in any football code or sport for that matter. A fact not known, just like the massive repression RL has had to face around the world. The repression of the game is a reality that is not publicized or discussed in the general public. Once again the powers that be have ways of achieving minimal knowledge of this "restraint of trade" or "repression". Wonder if the secret will become general knowledge and show this very outdated version of "rugby" RU to be the farce and con job it is?

It is a tragedy that its even questioned that a RL international between England and France is televised..

LJC - each new post I read of yours almost has me standing up in my chair and giving a slow clap

 

[The Daddy3]

It's a shame that we are even discussing whether an international between England & France should be broadcast! It's a reflection of a very deep seeded resentment of our game from players far above our mere standing as fans! It's a little known fact that the French RL team was the first ever to beat an English national side on home soil in any football code or sport for that matter. A fact not known, just like the massive repression RL has had to face around the world. The repression of the game is a reality that is not publicized or discussed in the general public. Once again the powers that be have ways of achieving minimal knowledge of this "restraint of trade" or "repression". Wonder if the secret will become general knowledge and show this very outdated version of "rugby" RU to be the farce and con job it is?

Blame the muppets who run the game over in the UK, they seem more concerned about promoting a car crash, relegation million pound game (whatever the hell that means) between two clubs who are always in or on the verge of administration/bankruptcy. Both based in the same region. Just about sums up this current RFL administration. Insular and going backwards at a fast rate.

 

[ed612313]

Is it even being streamed somewhere?
Im in Sydney...
F.cking disgrace that is isn't being televised in England

 

[Storm13]

England are going to put 50 on this french team. Apparently Fages and Gigot won't be playing.

 

[JAMES_FOO]

England shouldnt have an issue. good team. O’Loughlin has been a monster this season, he should give the nrl a run

 

[roughyedspud]

Hes too old now..he very nearly went to the titans when the club was formed but he backed out..

 

[langpark]

I would have loved to see James Roby in the NRL!

 

[Brutus]

What a joke there is no coverage of this game.