Didn't you once claim Paul Clough would be a regular International?

Ablett is a wierd one, he looks like a pure 2nd rower, and has the build for it, He looks like he should be the next Ellis, big runs, outstanding defence, great workrate. But he really isnt that type of player, he has simply worked hard enough to do a good job like that. He has very good hands, a good brain and runs good lines.

He is kicking on now and i think id he carries on how he is we will make that leap Westwood and Langley never did

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Another racist ocker who gets off pssing in public.

Whilst were discussing back rowers I'd just like point out 2 at my own club. Fitzgibbon and Manu. Both have been outstanding this year IMO.

By the size of his hindquarters I reckon he should be in the front row not the second. That way he could change the emphasis in his gym work to suit and really improve.

Ablett could develop into a very good second row. Back row is the one area where England have some real talent and strength in depth. If Ellis and Burgess are fit I'd start with them in the second row. Burgess would be wasted at prop IMO, and Graham/Morley/Peacock can all do a reasonable job there.

I rate O'Loughlin as well. I've said before I think his style of play translates well to internationals. He's not going to try to be a major ball handler for England, which is a good thing. That approach hasn't worked for years and I doubt it ever will again.