Fair enough, I think many wouldn't rank Hodgson in the top 4.

The Brits who've been successful in Australia have generally been considered the best at their postion over here; Reilly, Hanley, Ward, Graham, Tomkins etc etc. It's a big ask for someone who is only the 4th/5th/6th(?) best hooker to go over there and do well.

Not as good as you all think he is either

He starts against Samoa.

Guess we will all get to see what the lad has got to offer in the coming weeks.

Predictable response.

Mcillorum looks ok in a good side that is on the front foot, once the going gets tough he resorts to being a penalty machine. Clarke had an excellent season but doesn't play enough minutes. Lunts form has dipped.

Not saying Josh will set the world on fire over there but aside from Roby there are no stand out English hookers, the rest are all pretty much a muchness.

Actually I think he is. Very good player who Rovers will struggle to replace.

Letting him leave for the sake of a couple of grand was just another thing to add to Agars list of master strokes. Far better all rounder than Houghton.