Houghton should be in the team as an impact hooker. Obvioulsy no where near as good Roby, but imo better than McIllorum and Kaye.

If Hall could keep hold of the ball and keep his defence in top form he could well be in the team also.

By the time 2013 comes along I would imagine Jack Briscoe will be ready who is apparently better than Tom and Hull also have a 16 year old called Reece Lynn who is meant to be absoloute quality and a freak for his age group.



Also what about Kris Welham at Rovers? Sort his defence out and he will become a really good player.

Atkins at Wakey is now starting to realise his potential, he's sorted his defense out and looks to use his winger more (sometimes a little too much) his power is phenominal and he played Shenton off of the park on Friday (they were on opposite sides of the pitch but Shenton was very quiet - granted he didnt get much quality service but he hardly went hunting for the ball either). If Atkins carries on this form then Im sure he has the attributes to make it as an international, with him Shenton and Yeaman we have three genuine quality centres. i like the look of Briscoe at Hull FC too, another very powerful player and Watkins at Leeds oozes class he makes the game look very easy.

What positions do Jack Briscoe and Reece Lynn play?

Jack Briscoe is a Winger/ fullback I think

Reece Lynne is a centre.

Lets no forget Richard Owen.

Problem is these kids have great potential but compared to Folau or Inglis et al, nothing.
I don't think us English will be that far off the mark, the aussies have some absolute freaks at the moment though, hard to compete. Jamahl Idris looks as big as Folau too!

So how about the team for the French match?...

FB: Lee Smith
LW: Shaun Ainscough
LC: Michael Shenton
RC: Martin Gleeson
RW: Peter Fox
SO: Danny McGuire
SH: Rob Burrow
P: Andy Lynch
HK: James Roby
P: James Graham
SR: *Gareth Ellis/Jamie Peacock
SR: Gareth Hock
LF: Joe Westerman

SUB: Leon Pryce
SUB: Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook
SUB: *Jamie Peacock/Luke Burgess
SUB: Sam Burgess

18th Man: Paul Clough

Along with players coming through such as Pearce, Sandow, Chris Lawerance, Wallace etc. Are all better players than we have produced lately, and thats not even mentioning Inglis, Folau etc.

Raleigh!