Who said that?...

I for one didn't.

Of course it’s a wind up. Nothing wrong with Bateman at all, he’s fantastic. But it’s like comparing Slater and Tomkins, both fantastic players but one is actually superior in every area of his game and has that X-factor about him...

I was amazed when Currie was selected for the tour and I'm even surprised that he is pushed into the limelight whilst on it. He is class. BUT he looks to me like a man keeping out of big contact. It might be that I'm watching him too closely. He was selected for England on his performances over a year ago and I'd be much happier if he had eased himself back into rugby in a more sedate way.

I think Slater and Sam both have an x factor. Each probably more suited to their motherland competition.

Sam was the best thing since sliced bread in SL before he headed off to the NRL.

We can only guess if SL would knock the x factor out of him too.

Currie is bigger, more skilful and faster than Bateman, Bateman wins on aggression, engine, defence and and sheer dogged determination, i'd love both in my SL team.



My guess is Bateman's defence sees him in the centres for England.

This is true. Like I said Currie is the better of the two....presently no he isn't...when in top form vs Bateman top form....there isn't that much between them.

I'd have both or either but I wouldn't like us to be without one.

Wow. De-riddle that one

Bateman is a steady player, never seen him take over a game though. Currie is a threat every time he touches a ban, Bateman also carries ban potential due to being a cheap shot artist.

Stanley Unwin meets William Shakespear?

Williams as had a late call to play on Saturday,Lomax as an injury. Nothing as been decided as to who plays full back yet.

Just reading the piece on BBC about Williams coming in for Lomax,the way it’s set up on there it’s if he is going to play Full back. I hope that is wrong otherwise what’s the point of Ratchford being there.

...Waiting for Williams to get injured so Ratchford gets to play in the final vs Aus