England v Exiles | International Origin | Halliwell Jones Stadium | 14th June | 8pm

[Harrigan]

Steve McNamara has named his 20-man squad for next weeks "International Origin" game at the Halliwell Jones, Warrington.

The game will be shown at 8pm on SkySports 2HD in the UK and at 5am (Saturday 15th June) on Eurosport in Australia.

Full Backs: S Tomkins (Wigan), Z Hardaker (Leeds),
Wingers: J Charnley (Wigan), R Hall (Leeds),
Centres: L Cudjoe (Huddersfield),
5/8s: R Chase (Castleford), K Sinfield (Leeds, capt),
Halfs: R Myler (Warrington),
Props: E Crabtree (Huddersfield), C Hill (Warrington), A Morley (Warrington), L Mossop (Wigan),
Hookers: J Roby (St Helens), R Burrow (Leeds),
Second Rows: G Ellis (Hull), L Farrell (Wigan), B Ferres (Huddersfield), J Jones-Buchanan (Leeds), B Westwood (Warrington).
Locks: S O'Loughlin (Wigan),

 

[Harrigan]

Steve McNamara has named his 20-man squad for next weeks "International Origin" game at the Halliwell Jones, Warrington.

The game will be shown at 8pm on SkySports 2HD in the UK and at 5am (Saturday 15th June) on Eurosport in Australia.

Full Backs: S Tomkins (Wigan), Z Hardaker (Leeds),
Wingers: J Charnley (Wigan), R Hall (Leeds),
Centres: L Cudjoe (Huddersfield),
5/8s: R Chase (Castleford), K Sinfield (Leeds, capt),
Halfs: R Myler (Warrington),
Props: E Crabtree (Huddersfield), C Hill (Warrington), A Morley (Warrington), L Mossop (Wigan),
Hookers: J Roby (St Helens), R Burrow (Leeds),
Second Rows: G Ellis (Hull), L Farrell (Wigan), B Ferres (Huddersfield), J Jones-Buchanan (Leeds), B Westwood (Warrington).
Locks: S O'Loughlin (Wigan),

 

[Harrigan]

Personally, I dont think Burrow, Jones-Buchanan or Morley should be in that team. IMO, Shaun Lunt has been by far the best hooker in the SL this year and as a Leeds fan, I'm embarrassed that Burrow has got in ahead of him. Jones-Buchanan has become a liability at times with his goal line defence and keeps getting caught out. I would have liked to have seen Danny Kirkmond get a shot there. As for Moz, all I can see him being there for is his experience. He doesnt have anywhere near the impact he used to have anymore and if he makes the World cup squad i'd be disappointed. Especially with the Burgesses and Graham over in Australia.

Out of this squad I'd like to see the line up as follows though:

Tomkins
Charnley
Cudjoe
Hardaker (No other option but Watkins will have that spot if he recovers in time)
Hall
Chase
Myler
Crabtree
Sinfield (c)
Mossop
Farrell
Westwood
O'Loughlin

Roby
Hill
Morley
Ferres

18th: Ellis

Reserves: Jones-Buchanan, Burrow

This wont happen though and Sinfield will be at Lock, Burrow off the interchange as a hooker and Ellis will get the spot of Brett Ferres.

 

[Harrigan]

Personally, I dont think Burrow, Jones-Buchanan or Morley should be in that team. IMO, Shaun Lunt has been by far the best hooker in the SL this year and as a Leeds fan, I'm embarrassed that Burrow has got in ahead of him. Jones-Buchanan has become a liability at times with his goal line defence and keeps getting caught out. I would have liked to have seen Danny Kirkmond get a shot there. As for Moz, all I can see him being there for is his experience. He doesnt have anywhere near the impact he used to have anymore and if he makes the World cup squad i'd be disappointed. Especially with the Burgesses and Graham over in Australia.

Out of this squad I'd like to see the line up as follows though:

Tomkins
Charnley
Cudjoe
Hardaker (No other option but Watkins will have that spot if he recovers in time)
Hall
Chase
Myler
Crabtree
Sinfield (c)
Mossop
Farrell
Westwood
O'Loughlin

Roby
Hill
Morley
Ferres

18th: Ellis

Reserves: Jones-Buchanan, Burrow

This wont happen though and Sinfield will be at Lock, Burrow off the interchange as a hooker and Ellis will get the spot of Brett Ferres.

 

[roughyedspud]

i would'nt have a problem with myler & chase in the halves and kev @ 9.....especially with roby only just coming back from injury.....



infact i like that the more i look at it

 

[Harrigan]

i would'nt have a problem with myler & chase in the halves and kev @ 9.....especially with roby only just coming back from injury.....



infact i like that the more i look at it

Yeah, that was my thinking, plus it would give us skill and speed in both half positions too.

 

[Evil Homer]

Hopefully this is the last time this fixture is staged.

 

[Harrigan]

Brian McClennan has named his Exiles 19-man squad;

Full Backs: Brett Hodgson (Warrington Wolves, Australia, Captain),Rhys Hanbury (Widnes Vikings, Australia)
Wingers: Joel Monaghan (Warrington Wolves, Australia),Pat Richards (Wigan Warriors, Ireland)
Centres: Joel Moon (Leeds Rhinos, Australia), Iosia Soliola (St Helens, Samoa)
5/8s: Travis Burns (Hull Kingston Rovers, Australia), Lance Hohaia (St Helens, New Zealand)
Halfs: Michael Dobson (Hull Kingston Rovers, Australia)
Props: Kylie Leuluai (Leeds Rhinos, Samoa), Mickey Paea (Hull Kingston Rovers, Tonga), Tony Puletua (St Helens, Samoa)
Hookers: Michael Monaghan (Warrington Wolves, Australia)
Second Rows: Brett Delaney (Leeds Rhinos, Australia), Harrison Hansen (Wigan Warriors, Samoa), Steve Menzies (Catalans Dragons, Australia), Zeb Taia (Catalan Dragons, Cook Islands), Chris Bailey (London Broncos, Australia)
Locks: Trent Waterhouse (Warrington Wolves, Australia)

 

[Harrigan]

Brian McClennan has named his Exiles 19-man squad;

Full Backs: Brett Hodgson (Warrington Wolves, Australia, Captain),Rhys Hanbury (Widnes Vikings, Australia)
Wingers: Joel Monaghan (Warrington Wolves, Australia),Pat Richards (Wigan Warriors, Ireland)
Centres: Joel Moon (Leeds Rhinos, Australia), Iosia Soliola (St Helens, Samoa)
5/8s: Travis Burns (Hull Kingston Rovers, Australia), Lance Hohaia (St Helens, New Zealand)
Halfs: Michael Dobson (Hull Kingston Rovers, Australia)
Props: Kylie Leuluai (Leeds Rhinos, Samoa), Mickey Paea (Hull Kingston Rovers, Tonga), Tony Puletua (St Helens, Samoa)
Hookers: Michael Monaghan (Warrington Wolves, Australia)
Second Rows: Brett Delaney (Leeds Rhinos, Australia), Harrison Hansen (Wigan Warriors, Samoa), Steve Menzies (Catalans Dragons, Australia), Zeb Taia (Catalan Dragons, Cook Islands), Chris Bailey (London Broncos, Australia)
Locks: Trent Waterhouse (Warrington Wolves, Australia)

 

[Harrigan]

So, My Exiles team would be:

Hodgson
J. Monaghan
Soliola
Moon
Richards
Burns
Dobson
Leuluai
M.Monaghan
Puletua
Delaney
Hanson
Waterhouse

Hohia
Paea
Taia
Menzies

Sorry for doubling this up in here and the International BTW. I know some dont read that but read this and vice versa.

 

[Harrigan]

So, My Exiles team would be:

Hodgson
J. Monaghan
Soliola
Moon
Richards
Burns
Dobson
Leuluai
M.Monaghan
Puletua
Delaney
Hanson
Waterhouse

Hohia
Paea
Taia
Menzies

Sorry for doubling this up in here and the ESL Forum BTW. I know some dont read that but read this and vice versa.

 

[bender]

It is a real shame that the Exiles are not a rest of the World side. Danny Brough (Sco) should play, as should a couple of the French players and possibly one or two young Welsh. This would improve the standard of the Exiles, which would help both Great Britain and also the other developing nations.

 

[newman]

If England are fair dinkum they should beat that team by 30.

 

[The Great Dane]

If England are fair dinkum they should beat that team by 30.

Yep England should thrash that team.

 

[ed313909]

Wow.... The perfect opportunity to test out the young players and they come up with this team? What a waste. Morley????? What good does that do anyone?
Good call re a rest of the world team.
As it is this game is a farce.

 

[roughyedspud]

its too late to test out players...aside from australian based players the england team that starts against the exiles is gonna be near as possible the same team that lines up against australia in cardiff..

 

[English Rose]

its too late to test out players...aside from australian based players the england team that starts against the exiles is gonna be near as possible the same team that lines up against australia in cardiff..

To be fair with Sam & George Burgess and James Graham in the team it improves England by a long way. Widdop would also improve it but McNamara will not pick him and Jack Reed is about on a par with Cudjoe IMO so he will not improve the team too much. I hope Watkins is fit for the World Cup!

 

[Hoofhearted]

If England are to be any hope of winning the World Cup they should be beating this team by 40+, most of the Exiles players would struggle to get a run in the NRL nowadays let alone be in contention for rep honors.

 

[LeedsStorm]

If England are to be any hope of winning the World Cup they should be beating this team by 40+, most of the Exiles players would struggle to get a run in the NRL nowadays let alone be in contention for rep honors.

Agreed. Any of these players playing in the NRL would be as ludicrous as Craig Gower returning to Australia's premier comp.

 

[bender]

Hopefully this is the last time this fixture is staged.

A Rest of the world side would be much better, imo. It would expose young French and Celtic players to a higher level, and give players a reason to choose and stick with those nations. It would also strengthen the opposition that England is playing, which can also only be a good thing.