tms Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/england-rugby-league-test-series-25066758?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email&pure360.trackingid={~TrackingId~} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Whatever the outcome of this years World Cup, I really hope it is the Kangaroos in 2023. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, Dunbar said: Whatever the outcome of this years World Cup, I really hope it is the Kangaroos in 2023. New Zealand again IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Gomersall said: New Zealand again IMO. As in you want it to be New Zealand or you think it will be New Zealand? "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 This is just what was announced months ago and yes it will no doubt be New Zealand. There is no way Australia will tour again the year after a World Cup. The RFL also lack the optimism or confidence in their ability to sell to get anyone else. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 11 minutes ago, Dunbar said: As in you want it to be New Zealand or you think it will be New Zealand? Think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 7 minutes ago, Damien said: This is just what was announced months ago and yes it will no doubt be New Zealand. There is no way Australia will tour again the year after a World Cup. The RFL also lack the optimism or confidence in their ability to sell to get anyone else. They should be trying to get Tonga or Samoa over IMO. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, Gomersall said: They should be trying to get Tonga or Samoa over IMO. Absolutely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Gomersall said: Think. I agree. But a change would be good. 1 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I'm happy with whoever it is - it'd be good to see some interesting stadium choices. We generally see that we do well when we try out new places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I’d like it to be announced who is coming and what dates (stadiums can wait, for now) very soon so it can at least resemble something like a plan. Ideally, if it is New Zealand, another nation or two is coming as well. It would be nice if it wasn’t just another series against New Zealand and it would be New Zealand, a Pacific Island nation and maybe France, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Let's wait and see what happens in the World Cup If it turns out that New Zealand or Tonga actually win it - then a 2023 tour from either of those countries should be box office. It would be England vs the World Champions - and if we can't sell out three decent sized football stadiums for that, then we're not really trying 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 53 minutes ago, Damien said: This is just what was announced months ago and yes it will no doubt be New Zealand. There is no way Australia will tour again the year after a World Cup. The RFL also lack the optimism or confidence in their ability to sell to get anyone else. Back in July, The Sun announced it as New Zealand in the Autumn for three tests and Combined Nations for one in the summer. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 I expect we already have an agreement and it'll be announced shortly after the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: Back in July, The Sun announced it as New Zealand in the Autumn for three tests and Combined Nations for one in the summer. Yes, I thought that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 A 3 test series Vs NZ is a decent start but it needs more. Tonga, Samoa, Fiji or PNG coming as well and playing a few games would be better. Hopefully at the very least France get a game against England & NZ to beef up the schedule a bit and give them some profile games in the lead up to their own World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 46 minutes ago, jim_57 said: A 3 test series Vs NZ is a decent start but it needs more. Tonga, Samoa, Fiji or PNG coming as well and playing a few games would be better. Hopefully at the very least France get a game against England & NZ to beef up the schedule a bit and give them some profile games in the lead up to their own World Cup. You have to assume that those countries (hopefully plus Australia) are playing games down under. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just glad we got somebody in a home series with games to sell. Just wish combined nations would sod off and played France instead. I suspect Oceanic cup still a thing so would hope in 2024 we get another home tour vs Tonga or Samoa. Dont care about playing Australia tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmon Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Will be NZ,more chance of playing aliens from Pluto than Aus coming over. For any of the Pacific Islands, RFL would need to fund them,they would not be able to afford a tour without a lot of financial backing to be able to come over. So it has to be NZ. Now I would also play France and make it a triple header, but then I know thats crazy talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 10 minutes ago, crashmon said: Will be NZ,more chance of playing aliens from Pluto than Aus coming over. For any of the Pacific Islands, RFL would need to fund them,they would not be able to afford a tour without a lot of financial backing to be able to come over. So it has to be NZ. Now I would also play France and make it a triple header, but then I know thats crazy talk Suggests a lack of confidence I think Samao or Tonga could sell fine if you pick the right stadiums. Sell in London fine, stadium in Sheffield if sport committed to trying to regrow their and Wigan 25k. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 4 hours ago, Dunbar said: Whatever the outcome of this years World Cup, I really hope it is the Kangaroos in 2023. Can't see it personally 4 Nations with England, France and two island teams would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticchris Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 It would be great if there was a four nations against Tonga/Samoa/Fiji with double headers in big stadiums and a final at Old Trafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 13 hours ago, Dunbar said: Whatever the outcome of this years World Cup, I really hope it is the Kangaroos in 2023. I would sooner see one of the better sides so hoping for Tonga or NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 14 hours ago, paulwalker71 said: Let's wait and see what happens in the World Cup If it turns out that New Zealand or Tonga actually win it - then a 2023 tour from either of those countries should be box office. It would be England vs the World Champions - and if we can't sell out three decent sized football stadiums for that, then we're not really trying Yep, you beat me to it. No point confirming until after the WC. Perhaps a four nations with Eng and France is in order. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intake Don Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 It should be announced in the lead up to the final so if people like what they have been seeing over the last 5 weeks they can buy tickets for the year after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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