I think he`s had Terry O Connor`s head transplanted on his body and then had a facelift and elocution lessons.

Just when British forwards were starting to look a little thin on the ground with the likes of Morley and Peacock coming to the end, there suddenly seems to be a lot of top young props knocking about. I thought Taylor and Crosby were excellent yesterday, and going forward Alex Walmsley is going to be an absolute monster judging by his performance in a beaten pack.

George Burgess is looking immense at Souths this year, and Chris Hill came good last season. Adding to the likes of Graham, Crabtree and Sam Burgess, who might end up in the back row for England at this rate. Exciting times, if only we could produce quality backs in such numbers.

When I watch Crosby I can see similarities to Jamie Peackock when he was younger, a tall and rangy type of runner.
I also think that Wigan could do worse than use him as second row cover when the so called first choice props are fit.

Yes, and if that idiot Gary Heathrington and his bosom buddy Nigel Wool get their way the likes of Crosby would be back playing at St. Pats or Rugby Union.

Great news for England this. Really shone out yesterday did the lad.

From a Saints PoV Alex Walmsley is improving as his fitness is growing. Someone said he made the most Ms of any other player on the pitch yesterday? If true that is phenomenal considering he isn't playing major minutes yet. He isn't even up to SL fitness yet.

Maybe the reduction in Aussies will turn out to be a good thing in the long run for SL?

I said to a mate the other day if we could only get some investment in the game now we could be laughing. We are producing more young players then I can ever remember but without cash the best will continue to be picked off.

This World Cup is massive for the future of our sport. Its an opportunity to showcase what we're about and try to catch the eye of investors. We need the rugby league community to get to as many games as possible. Top players playing in top games but in front of half empty stadiums will do nothing for us.

I'm getting to as many as I possibly can.