England v Fiji (RLWC warm up game) - Match thread

[Futtocks]

I'd certainly like to see more of Farnworth's attacking skills on that side.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

1 minute ago, Futtocks said:

That side's been doing more defending, while the Watkins/Young side have had the breaks.

That's really not the issue mate. 

[Chrispmartha]

2 minutes ago, Stuff Smith said:

Seems very strange to say this, but Williams is having a good game.

Williams is a great player, he’s just been playing in an out of form badly coached side

[Ullman]

Absolute peach of a kick from Sneyd. 

[Futtocks]

Just now, hunsletgreenandgold said:

That's really not the issue mate. 

I'll reserve judgment 'til I see evidence.

[RugbyBaller]

Are we that good?, or are Fiji that bad?...... 

[Chrispmartha]

Is this a full strength Fiji side?

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

What's the score?

[Ullman]

4 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Dom Young looks better in this than any stunt I've seen him for the Knights 

Was thinking the same thing but he's revelling in the opportunity.

[Dunbar]

Good half from England.  They look dangerous, particularly when Welsby shifts to the short side to create a 3 on 2 or 4 on 3.

But the zero next to the opposition is probably the most important factor.

[Damien]

Just now, RugbyBaller said:

Are we that good?, or are Fiji that bad?...... 

A bit of both. Fiji are way off the pace but it's been a solid showing from England.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

Clearly Fiji aren't great but I don't mind this. It's much harder to get confidence in attacking play/structure than it is in defence, so this is good to see. 

[Old Frightful]

Just now, Ullman said:

Absolute peach of a kick from Sneyd. 

All he does is...

Seriously though, how do people feel about him v Oz and the Kiwis?

Is he worth selection with his kicking game?

[SydneyRoosters]

England dominating as expected.

[Dunbar]

Just now, Chrispmartha said:

Is this a full strength Fiji side?

No. They have world class players like Kikau and Koroisau to come in.

But you can only play what is in front of you.

[Stuff Smith]

2 minutes ago, DoubleD said:

Fiji looking really poor, disappointingly one sided, but nice to see England playing well

That would be my summary too.

I'd have preferred it if we'd been tested a bit more. Maybe we will in the second-half.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

2 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

I'll reserve judgment 'til I see evidence.

That all is off the pace? That first half wasn't enough? 

[MatthewWoody]

Good performance from England. 

[Damien]

Welsby and Young have both shown more than enough and shown why they should be picked ahead of Tomkins and Hall.

[SydneyRoosters]

Just now, Dunbar said:

No. They have world class players like Kikau and Koroisau to come in.

But you can only play what is in front of you.

It is no where England’s full strength squad too so you really can’t use that excuse on either team.

[EastLondonMike]

1 minute ago, Chrispmartha said:

Is this a full strength Fiji side?

No Kikau, Korisau, Sivo.. But you would hope Fiji have to have better than this.

[Futtocks]

Just now, Dunbar said:

No. They have world class players like Kikau and Koroisau to come in.

But you can only play what is in front of you.

There are some top NRL players to come in. But there are some top players in this match-day squad.

I know some of you would choke on the words, but maybe... just maybe... England aren't total and utter rubbish?

[Old Frightful]

1 minute ago, Jill Halfpenny fan said:

What's the score?

Eng 28 Fiji 0,

arf tarm mate.

[Charlie RL]

The replay of Williams try very impressive hands and speed. 

[Dunbar]

1 minute ago, SydneyRoosters said:

It is no where England’s full strength squad too so you really can’t use that excuse on either team.

I'm not excusing anything.  Just answering a question.