But he's Irish.

I do hope he can't play for Ireland in the next World Cup now.

He's English

Id expect Sam, Pat and Mcilorum to start against Cas, with Lockers, Joel and Tommy on the bench. Cant see Carmont being in the 17.

He wasn't a few years ago.

Welcome to the magical world of international rugby league.

Surely shome mishtake.







Although it does show what a duffer the coach is not to have a replacement already in the squad. The exiles are whittling their squad down, macca is still running around looking for players.

Any chance he will not play with Wilkin, Lockers and Sinfield

He's only English now he's good enough, see Danny Brough. He might even be Irish again when he isn't good enough anymore, see Barrie McDermott.

I find the chopping and changing of nationalities very amusing, especially as it is always draws a direct correlation to how good a player is.

Shurely there musht be shome mishtake. Brough represhented Shcotland.

Spot on that mate. Why not move the England v Exiles game around. Play it on the May bank holiday weekend. Fans got time to get there. Also, doing it in areas where there may be alot of kiwis and aussies i.e London would be a great idea.

Play it on the May Bank holiday weekend and scrap the magic games.

Make it an International festival,

England v France at U15 and U16 and U18.
England Knights v France
England v Exiles.

Maybe Army v Navy as well.

Just goes to prove Wigan is bigger than England!!



BTW, MM is English, it was a grandparent link that made him eligible for Ireland.

The annual Yawnion version of that is a massive event. Crowds anywhere from 40-60k. A League version marketed well could be a significant hit I think.

Wouldn't want us to give free tickets away to just ANYONE remotely connected to the armed forces though.
Help for Heroes offers should be continued but we aren't the RFU so we can't afford to handout upwards of 30,000 freebies for any game.

No, Hes English now because he was born in leeds

Danny Brough played for and captained Scotland in the World Cup. Decided atfer that he was too good and wanted to play for England. England said no thanks so Scotland took him back. A few good games for the Giants and once again he is too good for us and wants to play for England . Mr Bannana thinks "that might be a good idea" and picks him.

Danny Brough out injured (REALLY GUTTED FOR THE LAD). Pity it would have been interesting to see him and Kevin (it's ma ball) Sinfield fighting with each other to see who takes the kicks on the sixth tackle .

International selection system a complete and utter farce .





Wonder how many Welsh players England pick for the 4 nations ?

I think you understand the point being made.

I understand it perfectly, the lad is English and due to his form over the last couple of years and an injury to our first choice hooker he has an opportunity to play for his country and he has taken it, before that he qualified to play for Ireland and as he wasn't selected to play for England he opted to play for Ireland. Can you blame him? Its all within the rules.

I have no issue with him what so ever and I don't think anyone else does. I'd do exactly the same thing. What I do have issues with, are the rules of the game. I do believe that you pick your country and stick with it. This weakens Ireland considerably just to cover an injury in the English team.

This is an argument for another day though.

good luck to MM

Just on a side note not sure wether its been previously discussed but assuming both start I wonder who the Exiles kicker will be Richards or Hodgson both top class kickers any thoughts.

I have 2 words to sum up the England V Exiles game.......................WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!

Absoulute waste of time, money, advertisment and the risk of teams key players getting injured, it will never take off, nor will it ever get taken seriously by any supporter, just like the Lancashire v Yorkshire.

Is it just me that thinks the 'exiles' will probably beat us !!

Bookies have them to win by four. Can't wait for Friday myself, just wish I could be at the ground.

No.

And I wouldn't use the word 'probably' either.

Which bookies is that?

Bet 365