So how do we think they both got on today then?

Think defensively they have both been solid but not had much to do in attack.

Briscoes try should of stood which is a joke.

Yeaman tried hard, but he's just not international class, unfortunately. Think he might get dropped next week. Thought Briscoe had a decent game and was robbed of a try.

yup briscoe a class act yeamo full of effort thought e bombed an overlap chance 1st half by not passing hes not int class imho but replace him wi who ?

I was thinking the same about Yeamo, mrs B. Sadly he isn't international clas.
Not enough pace for an international or the rugby brain.

Hope he doesn't get dropped either.

bit unfair on yeaman, a lot of englands attack has been down the hall/reed partnership side, defensivley both can't be faulted, can't recall either of briscoe or yeaman been given a pass that has led to a clean break

Briscoe still has a lot of work to do on his catching. Yeamo couldn't play for Aus or NZ, but he's certainly one of the best English centres - perhaps saying more about us than them - and didn't look out of place at all today, for me.

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I think RBA said the only other "centre" in the squad is Ablett. On reflection, Yeaman might keep his place given that he would be on home soil next week.

We're a bit painted into a corner in terms of the halves - it's a bit late now to be changing Sinfield/Chase, but Chase has been quite disappointing so far in the series IMO. Tomkins has been fantastic, but the guy is sheer class, so this was entirely to be expected. Hall has been a bit of a surprise package for me. I really rate him for Leeds and therefore at SL level, but he looked very comfortable at this level in terms of pace and agility, and also can match the Australian backs for size and strength. Thought he was great today.

The thing about the double movement "try" is that it shouldnt have even got to that stage. Briscoe should have scored in the corner with ease.

(disclaimer: I think Briscoe is a quality player and am in no way using my Rovers bias cloud my judgement)

Whilst I can`t understand why Briscoe didn`t go straight for the corner,the fact remains he still scored a try.Why the ref didn`t go to video I have no idea.

considering the size of the wembley pitch and sinfield had failed with the two previous conversion attempts, would briscoe be thinking about making the conversion an easier attempt if he came in and scored, which he did of course

A better angle for the kicker?

Yeaman will be dropped for next week I think and Briscoe needs to get more involved .

True.

True.

and replaced by whom?

with the game at the kc i reckon mcnamara will go with the yeaman/briscoe partnership























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Can't see Yeaman been dropped, theres nobody to replace him.

Looking at the squad ... ummm.

Yeaman isn't international class but he did make a great last-man tackle to drag Uate(?) into touch and save a certain try.


I thought that Briscoe was good. Was very strong and made some good runs forward, breaking several tackles. Was robbed of a try by the ref, too.


Briscoe, Reed and Hall (fantastic 1st try!) look assured at this level. Hopefully we'll find someone else for the other centre spot for next year, as although Yeaman hasn't been bad he hasn't been great either.

Same team again for next week barring injuries, although Rangi Chase looks unconvincing at this level.

Very impressed with Jack Reed, his part in the build up Ryan hall's second try was great play - Gleesonesque.

One thing I hope Gentle eliminates from Yeaman's defensive game, is
that he shoots out the line ,and leaves Briscoe isolated.

As soon as Wilkin came on you could kiss bye-bye to Yeamo getting any ball from his SR. Tickle would've been a much better option and he's a better goal kicker than that flaccid effort Sinfield.

Before Wilkin that wing looked much better in attack.

This is true. Reed did exactly the same and left Hall exposed for the game-changing try.

1 Tomkins
2 Hall
3 Reed
4 ok Yeaman cos there's no one else
5 Briscoe
6 Widdop
7 Chase
8. Graham
9 Roby
10 Peacock
11 Ellis
12 Westwood
13 Heighington

14 Morley
15 Sinfield
16 Bailey
17 Carvell

no one else??? CUDJOE