Quote ="Pacific"Alex Walmsley is more than capable of playing for England. His surgery isnt immediate and he has now set himself back from being selected for next world cup by missing this series.
Last year James Roby told McNamara he needed surgery so couldnt get selected and it later transpired, through his own admission, that he didnt need surgery at all and he went on a long sunny holiday.
What's going on? Is Cunningham encouraging your players to turn down England or do they just not have the work ethic for another month of rugby?'"
Saints pay his wages and if he needs medical attention to be ready for next season then he needs it, simples.