Shaun Wane to ask James Roby to come out of international retirement

[The Future is League]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18872419/england-james-roby-shaun-wane/

[Damien]

And so Wane should. 

[Jughead]

Hasn’t played for England/GB since 2018 and his form and consistency have continued as he’s got into the twilight of his career. I wouldn’t be surprised if he turned it down. 

[RP London]

reading the article its very much a case of "i'll have a chat in passing but i doubt it".. 

Edited June 14, 2022 by RP London

[DavidM]

Understandable , still the best hooker we have . The other main options have fell away a bit 

[Scubby]

Just now, DavidM said:

Understandable , still the best hooker we have . The other main options have fell away a bit 

Clark is the biggest disappointment by far. Simply hasn't developed his all round game and underuses his usp which is lightning scoots and support play.

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

No way. Learning is in immense form and should be first choice 9

[FearTheVee]

Remember when some coaches thought Hodgson and Clark were better than 80 minutes of James Roby?

The shame.

[Man of Kent]

Good stuff. I'd be very happy for Roby to be picked.

The change of tune from Wane on Herbie Farnworth & Jackson Hastings (and Sam Walker) is also welcome. If we're going to win, we can't afford to turn our noses up at anyone. 

[Barry Badrinath]

i'm not clicking that link but i literally read something yesterday where wane said he respected him too much to ask him to come out of retirement

 

[FearTheVee]

27 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

Good stuff. I'd be very happy for Roby to be picked.

The change of tune from Wane on Herbie Farnworth & Jackson Hastings (and Sam Walker) is also welcome. If we're going to win, we can't afford to turn our noses up at anyone. 

There’s a big difference between those names and easily replaceable dross like Heighington / McQueen under Bennett IMO.

Wane is getting the balance right IMO but I can’t help thinking losing Dodd and half of Lomax is a massive blow for England.  I think they would have been shoo-ins for the halves pairing.

Edited June 14, 2022 by FearTheVee

[Man of Kent]

51 minutes ago, FearTheVee said:

There’s a big difference between those names and easily replaceable dross like Heighington / McQueen under Bennett IMO.

Wane is getting the balance right IMO but I can’t help thinking losing Dodd and half of Lomax is a massive blow for England.  I think they would have been shoo-ins for the halves pairing.

McQueen won the Lance Todd. I'd welcome him too if he continues his good form - he's a top bloke and a positive influence.

[FearTheVee]

46 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

McQueen won the Lance Todd. I'd welcome him too if he continues his good form - he's a top bloke and a positive influence.

That's fair - dross wasn't accurate at all.

Choosing my words better, if you're bringing in heritage players (I know his dad is English but he is Oz born and played for the Prime Ministers XIII and Queensland for about 5 years before deciding to have a go with England) they need to be unarguably stronger than their equivalents.  I think we have a fair few back row options that I would pick before him given his status and (now) age.

Edited June 14, 2022 by FearTheVee

[Man of Kent]

6 minutes ago, FearTheVee said:

I think we have a fair few back row options that I would pick before him given his status and (now) age.

Agreed.

But he's up there as one of the best England qualified backrowers this year.

[Scubby]

36 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

Agreed.

But he's up there as one of the best England qualified backrowers this year.

Yes beggars can't be chooses. Bateman needs to up his game

[Old Frightful]

Why would anyone believe what Shaun Wane has "asked" any player?

Remember when Sky's Jenna Brooks asked Jake Connor what it was that Shaun Wane had asked him to do to improve?

[StandOffHalf]

10 hours ago, FearTheVee said:

There’s a big difference between those names and easily replaceable dross like Heighington / McQueen under Bennett IMO.

Wane is getting the balance right IMO but I can’t help thinking losing Dodd and half of Lomax is a massive blow for England.  I think they would have been shoo-ins for the halves pairing.

McQueen isn't dross - and if anything he's playing better than ever this term. Up there with the best second-rowers in SL. He should be in contention for a squad place at the WC.

[StandOffHalf]

The mood music doesn't sound all that good for a Roby return.

I was reading yesterday that Wellens doesn't expect him to change his mind, but said something along the lines of ''never say never''.