One word of advice, do not play the kid at fullback, he doesnt have a clue, a decent winger but very poor defensively, hope he can figure out if he wants a career in rugby, he seemed to lose interest at Hull, no doubting his pace, good at u20s level but always seemed to struggle in first team. Good luck to the kid but cant see him ripping up super league anytime soon.

My opinion of him certainly hasn't changed and he has no way proved me wrong yet, but thats for another thread at another time.

I don't imagine that keeps him awake at night.

Getting out of Hull must have been the best thing that ever happened to RA; it rejuvenated him professionally and resulted in the opportunity to coach a national side.

Of France, previous held by the excellent coach of Bobby Goulding, did any other coach want it?

The fact that Steve McNamara coaches England says it all about the international game and the standards of he coaches.

Can't argue with that.

I think it's widely accepted that the role is something of an honorary thing, but another young, English coach active on the international scene can only be a good thing; unless you're from Hull of course, in which case, Agar out.