I think Cooper will get picked for England, yes McNamara being close to him in Oz will be a factor but I think the lad deserves it, he's bulked up and put in solid performances against the best in the NRL. Also factor in that Sam Burgess and Lee Mossop's places in the squad will be up for grabs, and Coops deserves it as much as Huby / Amor or any other front rower in contention.

I get you maybe spanked is a bit too much of an exaggeration, but can you hand on heart say we have really challenged them? We are still a way off matching their quality in key positions.

I am well aware that a hooker is not a back, I was listing it as a key position, which it is. You are correct though so I apologise for my mishap. It's still a key position that the Aussies are far better covered at than we are and that is the point I intended to convey.

I haven't seen a hooker in the middle of the scrum for years. Charnley packed down in the front row last Thursday.

We can rule that one out then.

Named in the Zero Tackle best Rookies in the NRL
Thats no mean feat !!!