What will it be in your eyes? I think that England will have to do alot of work together throughout the season to win this as their is going to be some quality in this side?

If age isnt in the question and players make themselves available to play, we could see a team that includes: Brett Hodgson, Pat Richards, Thomas Leuluai, Willie Mason, Danny Buderus and many more house hold names!

Only if they want to lose.

I am thoroughly disgusted that this idea seems to be going through. This is what happens when idiots like Steve McNamara are put into positions of power. Hopefully it is scrapped ASAP.

Why? It's a game of rugby league. We all like Rugby league. No need to be so negative.

1. Brett Hodgson
2. Pat Richards
3. Brett Delaney
4. Matt King
5. Joel Monaghan
6. Michael Dobson
7. Thomas Leului
8. Mark O'Meley
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Willie Mason
11. Louis Anderson
12. David Solomona
13. Craig Fitzgibbon

I think that side would see England off quite easily. Who is going to coach them if it does happen?

What would happen to the credibility of the England team if the All Stars beat them? I dont think it should be played against England. Like the idea though.

I do. Maybe if the England side play more games against credible opposition then we won't be faced with the sort of results and performances that always happen against the big guns of Australia and New Zealand.

They thought of playing Ben Fisher but the rest of the team haven't stopped p1ssing themselves laughing yet.

If his team selection is anything to go by, I'd say Tony Smith.

I can see where your coming from. This will only increase the gap between the top three international teams and the rest and wish there was another solution.

However, attendances for the game against France aren't that great and the standard of the French team is no real test for the England side. I cans see this countering both those factors against the French.

He'd certainly fit the criteria, superb coach.

This is so typical of RL. I wouldn't blame France for jacking it off and going to play Union. At least they know how to treat their lesser nations.

Completely agree. Maybe play a game against these 'overseas all stars' and treat them like the RU Barbarians in addition to internationals, but it's lunacy to decimate an already skinny international schedule.

Surley they'd only be one or two players from each side?

Sides get better by having good players and a good coach. Just because a side plays another side that is ranked higher than them it doesn't mean they necessarily improve for the experience.

No other sides other than Australia, New Zealand and England have any chance of winning a major tournament in our lifetimes. Sadly thats a fact.

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England can put out a side that on a good day can beat Australia or New Zealand but France, Wales or Ireland can't.

Ok, your point being?

Well, he's the only foreigner at Warrington who you've not mentioned in your team selection.

My point being that England will benefit from playing a game against the 'All Stars' as you would have to say the 2 sides would be of a similar ability whereas England v Wales Scotland France or Italy would just end up a one sided affair with little or no benefit to anyone.

Rubbish.
France couldnt keep up withthe pace. They've been given a chance but are clearly not ready yet. They'll still get a chance to EARN a game against the big teams like Wales have. You don't see comments by people saying they wouldn't blame Wales for jacking it off and going to play union because they don't play England every year. Or Tonga because they don't play Aus or NZ every year. It's rubbish.

England need tougher games until the other nations catch up. France and Wales need more pro players playing in the SL before they'll come anywhere near challenging England. Until then, it will always be a pointless walkover played in front of few fans, with little interest, at a tiny stadium with a 50+ point predicted hammering that does little for anyone.

France vs Wales will be a far better game for both teams. It will challenge both of them. The result won't be predictable. It's shown that it can draw a crowd in France and get media attention. It's a far better arrangement.

Louis Anderson & David Solomona the best 2 overseas second rowers in Super League? Please tell me you've not thought this through properly

Despite his eyes being far too close together David Solomona is an excellent player.

Yeah lets risk one of our top overseas players in a game against england which is pointless.

The whole idea is stupid, who exactley does the all stars team represent ? Another idea which will be probably poorly attended and it could put at risk some of our clubs top stars to injuries. You wouldn't mind if it was a game that was worth playing in.