Because if a team lacks centres and halves with the ability to get the ball to the wings they're not going to top the try charts no matter how good a finisher they are.

Plus stats don't tell you how good a player is dealing with bombs, grubbers and cross field kicks, amongst other things for wingers.

Ah. So you don't think Riley deserves an international chance then?

I am very happy with his contribution to the team this year, but I wouldn't pick him as a first choice winger for England, maybe in the squad as back up though.

Riley's development under Smith has been a pleasure to watch.

Lets not forget as well that the lad lost his mum, i lost my dad when i was 17 and it hit me for 6 and people usually take losing their dad better than their mum. Fair play to lad this season for playing as well as he has.