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Radley could certainly play 9 and Knowles 13. Then perhaps bring on a Leeming or Clark and spell Knowles at 13 with Radley.

Maybe he is thinking he could go around for Saints again in 2023, albeit in a reduced role, and feels he couldn't do both.

Yep. Having two gun players vying for the pivotal position is a great option to have. In other positions we don't have that sadly - hence the calls to drag Roby away from his pipe and slippers.

I completely agree but it works both ways if you are saying Radley is a squad player behind Knowles. For me, they are both excellent players and that 13 jersey is wide open. If Knowles had played 12 tests then it is his shirt to lose - but he hasn't so it's all on.

Exactly my point. I was being ironic. Knowles is 25 and has played one test against France. I'm not sure where everyone is getting this world class assertion from? He hasn't really played against any of the World's top teams or countries. He looks a brilliant prospect but is untested like his rivals.

Yep he's the test incumbent having played er.... 1 test.

Yes Burgess after struggling for a couple of seasons is in the form of his life. He also has the size advantage over Marshall.

Yep, for me Burgess, Farnworth, Radley, Sutton, Young need adding to the England squad. Whitehead missing out along with Thompson, Hastings and Gildart. Sutton solid enough for a squad place but maybe not first choice 17.

I would have had him as an automatic selection and even pushing for captain a year or two ago. I have seen every Canberra game in 2022 and he just seems way off the pace. He was such a quick thinking player, always one step ahead and it's just not happening for him. Hope it is just a phase and he can come back but he isn't worth a place in the England squad on current form.

I have loved Elliot Whitehead, he is one of my favourite players over the last decade, but he should be nowhere near the England squad this year. His form has fallen off a cliff and he suddenly looks all his age (will be 33 at the world cup). His form may come back but he is a long way down the pecking order. So experienced but is the weak link for Canberra atm. Sometimes age and wear and tear just gets you.

You got me begging you for mercy... Why won't you release me!

David, you genuinely haven't got anything better on today because Toppy is in for the long haul on this!

Doesn't help the body language Wane has been giving off to NRL players.

At 20 and in an England-based WC (where family and friends live) I don't have a problem with that. Good on him. Tedesco and others have played for heritage countries when they were early in their careers.

Geez David it's only 7 o'clock. You've started early!