Yep!

Decades of watching FC have worn away any optimism I ever had

I agree apart from that neither of them were bothered about Samoa or Tonga when NZ wanted to select them.

This is a risk you take when you sign international players. How many other teams have two international captains in their squad? How would these guys react if they were told they couldn't go? We beat Wire on Easter Monday without either of them.

I think the main problem is the timing.

With only two major trophy's to play for, this is half of our season ambitions on the line on Sunday.

You can't knock the lads for wanting to represent their countries, I just think the organising of fixtures could be dealt with better, I mean, you wouldn't organise an international fixture during play-off time and this game is play-off rugby, so maybe they could have played the cup games at a more convenient time.

It's a farce, no way should they be travelling across the world to play a nothing game, to risk getting injured and been out long term for us. It's a joke, like the international game. Coventry and anfield for the 4 nations is a joke to, the rfl need to give their heads a shake. And Pritchard and Manu should of been told it's a joke and they ain't going

Are you joking?

Sadly, he won't be.

Your argument is as bad as your grammar.

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we can still win this game without them.coyh

Cheers Patton

Loving all the tonga and samoa fans on here, its laugable , I care about hull and us progressing in the cc. I dont care about some stupid internaional between tonga and samoa half way through the season

The old grammar jibe!! Well done, your good, honestly , youve got me. Funny man

It was almost certainly in their contracts that they would be released for international duty. Fonua was also called up but the club agreed that he would stay here.

Players who are in consideration for international call up nearly always have a clause in their contacts to allow them to play. The choice is not signing current internationals or accept that you'll lose them for a few games maximum. I know which I prefer.

I understand what your saying and agree, but still doesnt mean its not stupid, why would any hull fan think its a good idea, I dont get it

Don't think anybody saying it's a good idea.

You definitely wont, you'll sit on the fence as usual. Im saying its a stupid idea, dont see the problem. FACT: It is ha

You are funny

I'm trying not to, as I'm big fans of both players, but I can't help but feel a bit disappointed by the players, this is the biggest game of the year and as soon as the draw was made, they should have cancelled their flights to play in this game.

Can't blame Hull as it might have been the only way they signed for us.

You are Yoda and I claim my £10.

Honestly can't understand how anyone would be disappointed in the players. Surely every player would jump at the chance to represent their country? Seems like a no-brainer to me.

i found out on thursday see"challenge cup"

I'm not going to condemn any player who chooses to play for his country over his club, especially when that country has appointed him captain. It's a huge honour no matter how unimportant the fixture looks to us.

Something can only really be classed as stupid or a bad idea if there was an option for it not to happen. That's not the case here. It's an unfortunate conjunction of events which I'm sure the club and players would rather had not happened. But we are where we are and there's not much point worrying about it.