Thanks for the info Chook. I don't remember whch series it was (maybe 2003 Ashes), but at one stage I thought that he looked like the best front rower in the world.
He was, at one point years ago. So was Shane Webcke, and you don't see Australia picking him.
Garbage squad though. I would have had Shenton and LMS ahead of Sykes and Langley any day, and much rather someone like Aspinwall or Fox than Calderwood. I can't believe he's picked Calderwood off the back of one good game, he has had a shocking year. I was expecting much better from Smith. Also can't understand the selections of Fa'asavalu, Higham or Westwood.
Having said that, the first choice team does look strong.
1.Wellens
2.Gardner
3.Gleeson
4.Senior
5.Smith
6.Pryce
7.Burrow
8.Morley
9.Roby
10.Peacock
11.Wilkin
12.Ellis
13.Sinfield
14.Graham
15.Hock
16.Fa'asavalu
17.McGuire