I know that Hodkinson qualifies through his Dad being from Warrington or something but how do the Morris twins qualify?

Not a clue tbh,not sure what I think of it but josh would surely get in?

Definitely. I think they both would but more so Josh because centre is probably the weakest position for England at the moment.

As good as they are I wouldn't want either of them. I'd much rather we picked actual English players to represent England.

Australia don't think twice in playing an islander or kiwi and we have a history with chase.Is there a difference in England playing a Scot/Irish lad than an Ozzie?

I know so in that respect it would help us level the playing field a little bit of we did it more. After all, most Aussies will have English heritage



I'm just not a fan of players being able to change their allegiance every few years; the big one recently with Radradra switching from Fiji to Australia for example, having already represented Fiji at a World Cup. That's why I would be against the Morris twins playing for England. Hodkinson is a different story.

I'm quite relieved to hear that you don't put my rumours in the same league as the Sun.
I will sleep a little easier this evening.

Hodkinson may be a valid option, but he's pretty ordinary really.

Don't like the idea of the Morris twins at all. Good players both, but they're Aussies, FFS!

If this rumour is true (big if, I think), it would fuel my dislike of Bennett even further.

I don't claim to be part of the inner circle of Wigan info but today i was informed by a 100% solid source that Tommy L has signed for us on a 2 year playing contract with a coaching role involved in the deal.

The Sun's rumours seem to hold more truth than yours I'm afraid,not trying to be confrontational but you rumours seem to come to nothing at least the sun base their rumours on some substance and that's saying something!

I accept what you are saying Itchy, but my source in an ideal world if it was to come true would mean we had Burgess at fullback, Josh on the wing and Sam at scrumhalf.

To be honest I was taken by surprise with the Smith comment. We were talking about the Bateman debris and possible new clubs for him when he eventually leaves unless there is a dramatic change internally at the club. Gold Coast apparently are the club showing the most interest.
Their view was that IL will act to act if we are to address falling attendances. I suggested that perhaps we need to make room within the salary cap if new faces were to be introduced into the club other than TL and Burgess. This was pure speculation on my part. They had no views on potential replacements for Smith other than when TL signs there has to be some "give" in the squad if further signings are to be delivered.
I have no reason to disbelieve their comments as this was the same person who told me many months ago that Sarginson was off a very very long time before the official announcement and who gave me details on the build up re Sarginson before the announcement.
At a guess I think we may see TL at 7 with Powell as cover for 7 and 9. For me far from perfect but maybe KR has other surprises up his sleeve after his Aussie visit. Frankly if people disbelieve me that's not a problem because at the end of the day this is a rumours thread and I wouldn't post something just to try and get a response be it negative or otherwise.
I just hope that IL realises that the current bland style of play just won't bring in the speccies therefore he needs to open his dusty transfer fund wallet.

I'm a little shocked at the lack of respect TL is being given by Wigan fans as a half back.

The lad was outstanding for Wigan as half, great game management big defence and tactically very intelligent.