Still persisting with Micky Higham mkII though.........

A reasonably good squad, not sure about carrying on with Roby though, he doesn't look the same player he was a couple of seasons ago, hopefully we'll get quicker ptbs for him in this game, that's when he's dangerous.

People are saying about too much switching around, so does that mean we should stick with McGuire, T. Briscoe and Smith just to not mess it up too much?

We have nobody better though sadly. If only for a Dave Morton, would definitely add some size to the pack anyway

Don't get me started.

I hope Smith handles Warrington in the same way next year.

I'd agree with that. The uncannily accurate distribution below head height and lightning pace would be an ideal asset in this pivitol role.

On the wire Board I posted that Fox was my main worry in That combo...
Bridge is definitely physcally Strong enough to defend against the NZ centres (as is Fox to be Fair) but I just think one could easily get pulled out of position and leave the other flapping....

But whatever your (wigan Fans) views on Warrington players in the England squad which is mainly negative, Bridge adds an attacking option out wide that no other player in the squad has....His footwork could, and given the right ball, should leave the big kiwis grasping at air.....

Do you know anyone who can do this though???

By picking 2 standout young halfbacks and a s[ihi[/ithouse pack? I don't.

Stevie Wonder could pick our s[ihi[/ithouse pack.

Its took him till more than likely our last game to pick the standout young halfbacks together.

And as for the backs....

Don't lump everyone together, I'm happy with Bridge's inclusion. He's been picked in his best position and is young enough to develop as an England regular. On top of this he's done plenty of game time at 6 so adds some organisation to the skillful but inexperienced halfbacks. He can also kick goals when Sinfields off. Much better option than Lee Smith.

Funnily enough though every expert on the boards was naming McGuire at 6 at the start of the tournament as he was one of the few players who didn't disgrace himself at the WC. And with regard to the backs, he can only pick whose available. The 3/4 line is representative of the English players in SL, you could pick other players but would pretty much be swapping like for like.

Only for 20 minutes.

He's been playing above his weight for the past few seasons and it's telling on him now.

Likewise i've got no problem at all with selecting Bridge as right centre, infact i'd chosen him for my team choice for this week. He's an actual centre, and he's a decent sized lad, he'll go ok.

I'd originally been toying with the Ellis as right centre idea, but tbh our left hand line worked really well against Aus so i'd be reluctant to change it at all by altering the left second rower, not sure if we should line Sam or Kyle up in the 7 position defensively or not. Worked well with sam, but the right might need him more since we're playing Peacock at right 2nd row again (and his mobility does bother me).

As for Peter Fox, hmmmmm the Peter Fox from earlier in the season? Yes, the Peter Fox from the end of the season? Not a chance.

And look what happened in those 20 minutes at Wigan.

Pass me those jump leads !!!!!

Don't worry. We're only playing New Zealand.

Well we've all got what we wanted in Sam starting at 6. It's now essential he starts better than last time out - and I believe he will. However, there's no escaping the fact that he was trapped in the headlights in the first half against the Aussies.

Credit to Smith for making the changes - many of his predecessors wouldn't have done it.

I'm not totally happy with things (Roby?) but it's time to offer unconditional support now!!

At 6 +7 we have got what a number of people wanting 2 of the most exciting young half backs we have produced in a number of years.

Breaking the Sinfield McGuire Leeds boys club was essential, they were killing our play, I feel a little sorry for Briscoe dont think he did too much wrong hope he comes back bigger and better for his experiences, the lad has bags of potential reginds me of a young Adam McDoogle.

Would have liked to see Sinfield at 9, but for the first time in a long time I am genuinly excited by our half back combination, bring on Saturday.

My biggest concern also. I hope by the time Roby is benched and Sinfield takes over we are still in the game. I don't want to be too hard on Roby because I thought he tackled well but we certainly looked far better with Sinfield at dummy half.

What's the weather going to be like. Our pack would like the wet but our half-backs would like it dry. Not sure which I would prefer.

Are you serious? Surely playing Sinfield at 9 would mean the only players he passes the ball to are Peacock and Hall in your world.

Come off the drugs Jon.