Sun 27th Oct: Men's International: England v Samoa KO 2.30pm (BBC Two)

[DavidM]

Just now, Click said:

Glad the match director wanted to show us a replay of Smith losing his shorts, but we haven't seen the ball steal again.

I thought Sky showed a lot of replays but this has been ridiculous 

[Dave T]

1 minute ago, Click said:

Glad the match director wanted to show us a replay of Smith losing his shorts, but we haven't seen the ball steal again.

We're lucky to get try replays.

[shrewsbury roughyed]

Just now, Click said:

Glad the match director wanted to show us a replay of Smith losing his shorts, but we haven't seen the ball steal again.

I should think Harry Newman is happy about that. Horrible pants though, no offence 

[StandOffHalf]

That was a knock-on on the ground by the England player, after the Farnworth offload.

He used the ground and bobbled it.

[Mark S]

The RFL need to get Dom Young in front of the public as much as possible. He could be a real star name for the sport.

[Futtocks]

Just now, Mark S said:

The RFL need to get Dom Young in front of the public as much as possible. He could be a real star name for the sport.

At the very least, it'd infuriate one TRL member.

[Coggo]

[bratman]

Lewis!

[dkw]

Why did he do that, just pass it..

Then we finish it immediately after. 

[Dave T]

This camerawork is terrible. 

We have some real issues down that right side, not convinced by Newman tbh.

[snapski]

Looked forward

[StandOffHalf]

What the hell was that from Skelton????!!!!

Lewis in off Young the other end.

Edited October 27, 2024 by StandOffHalf

[Click]

Samoa bomb a try after what (I think) is two forward passes.

Then England go the other end and score

[bratman]

That was terrible from Samoa the set before 

[Exiled Wiganer]

England have been an absolute joy to watch. Every player has been on it. This is a team worth following. 

[The Phantom Horseman]

Two examples in the space of 60 seconds there of why it's important for wings to be able to have all the skills including the ability to judge and execute a pass.

Edited October 27, 2024 by The Phantom Horseman

[Coggo]

Bit of an exhibition game - in a good way. There’s no way England will play this loose against Australia next year. 

[Futtocks]

I think Samoa will be better for this when the Headingley test kicks off, and the main moan on TRL will be "why wasn't it a 3-match series?"

Edited October 27, 2024 by Futtocks

[Ullman]

Lovely cut out ball from Welsby to Young.

[Dunbar]

Well executed short side 3 on 2, Welsby throws those passes so well. 

And then Young and Lewis make no mistakes. 

[dkw]

1 minute ago, Dave T said:

This camerawork is terrible. 

We have some real issues down that right side, not convinced by Newman tbh.

I'd be happy to see Wardle in next week over Newman, he's done very little to have earned his stay in the team.

[Dave T]

Just now, Exiled Wiganer said:

England have been an absolute joy to watch. Every player has been on it. This is a team worth following. 

I think there's a hell of a lot of improvement in us. I think this is a strong 7 out of 10. Exciting times.

[Coggo]

Just now, Futtocks said:

I think Samoa will be better for this, and the main moan on TRL will be "why wasn't it a 3 test series?"

Moaning about moaning

[Click]

Think Williams & Smith have put in the best half back performance of the day in either hemisphere.

[DavidM]

That semi final defeat still really  bugs .