Wasn't it said that this is because it's the only RL stadium owned by a Rugby League club? So the RFL gets more money? Or have I imagined that somewhere.

Unsure about the concept.
As a RL fan I'd love to see the game played in the 'origin' spirit, however, as a Wigan fan, I don't want to see us picking up injuries as for me, the club is more important.

Who owns the HJ then?

warrington Sports Holding apparently, im guessing its a bit of a welco type set up

For me the players have a huge responsibility for the concept to work. As someone said earlier, the reason York v.s Lanc didn't work was because there was no intensity and the players never brough into the concept. Fans won't pay money to watch half hearted tackles. If there's a small crowd. but the games a cracker, then nest year it will go up and can grow from there.

I think it may be different from York/Lanc as players are representing your country, and players will feel this an ideal opportunity to stake a claim for a four nations spot. Yorks/Lancs never had this incentive. The Exiles don't need motivation, it's in their blood to win everygame, even touch and pass in training.

Dunno, whats the capacity compared to headingley?

Genuinely don't know if thats why, just read it somewhere.

I always thought Yorkshire/Lancashire never worked because the rivalry within the counties was far greater than the rivalry between them.

On our side of the Pennines we always want our closest rivals to get beat no matter who they play whereas the Wrong side of the Pennines are Yorkshire over everything else.

When I meant only Club owned stadium - I meant one that was big enough.

My back garden will be big enough for the Exiles game. I don't think there is much interest at all.

Yep it's all about Saints v Wigan.

I think the game needs to be on a weekend where there are no other Super League fixtures played. I don't think that many fans from this side of the Pennines are going to travel to Leeds if they have an away game on the same weekend. I think potentially there could be a much bigger crowd if it was a stand alone fixture.

I'd also like to see Lancashire vs Yorkshire re-introduced but played as a curtain raiser to the Exiles game. The teams could include some more experienced players with a realistic chance of making the England squad and some young hopefuls or perhaps just consisting entirely of young players with potential international futures.

If it was held on a Saturday afternoon you could have it at a ground that has some decent facilities and plenty of room, have some good food and drink available and some entertainment to encourage people to spend the afternoon and watch both fixtures.

The Lancs-Yorks game might have a bit more intensity if it was in front of the England coaches and players and with a view to catching the eye to make it into the England squad. I think there are plenty of fans who feel their side has good young players or potential internationals and they could watch them on the same day, so there might be some interest. The younger players certainly don't lack enthusiasm which might add something to the game.

Should have definantly been on a weekend of its own. Not sure Headingly was the best choice of venue either. Leeds always gets England games. Why not have it in Warrington where a lot of the players are based and Warrington hasn't hosted a first team England game for years. With St Helens, Wigan, Widnes, Leigh and Salford not being far away I think Warrington would have been the best venue. 13k could have sold out with a bit of effort. Instead we will have around 10k with a poor atmosphere.

Apparently Roby could play for Saints on Sunday despite being withdrawn from the England squad.

Interesting.

Ridiculous if true

Of course !!!

You didnt ever think anything else did you ? The minute it happened I called it.

'' Saints player in ducking out of international commitment shocker ''

It always seemed to mean a lot more to the Yorkshire players than the Lancashire ones. Maybe the whole Greater Manchester/Merseyside creation and whether people in the likes of Wigan, St Helens etc even see themselves as being from Lancashire diluted it somewhat.

Saints are holding out until the last minute to declare him unfit for Sunday's match. After our injury experiences this season England can go whistle when it comes to our best player.

It shouldn't happen though. Anyone who pulls out of an International game should not be allowed to play for their club team at the weekend.

I'm not just saying it because it's Roby I mentioned it on the Saints site (or Red Vee) a while ago.

I'm probably the only person who thinks this but I'd rather represent Lancashire than England.

Firstly, I don't think he should play given the statement.

Secondly, he was not pulled out, the England team looked at him and dropped him.

Either way Moore is fine as cover against the Bulls. No need to play him.

Steve McNamara will trim his 21-man squad to 18 tomorrow. Who do you think will/should be left out?

1- S.Tomkins
2- Hall
3- Shenton
4- Bridge
5- Briscoe
6- Sinfield
7- Myler
8- Peacock
9- Robinson
10- Graham
11- Wilkin
12- Westwood
13- O'Loughlin

14- Morley
15- McIlorum
16- Carvell
17- J. Tomkins

Not a BAD team. Would've been interesting to see if McBanana had picked Locky or Sinfield at 13 if we had Widdop or another 6 available.

Great to see McIlorum has been picked aswell. Hope he takes his chance well.