Steve Mac has added Rangi Chase to the England train-on squad, he qualifies on residency ground apparently. Does this mean that Cas can take him off their Quota now?

I'm not sure but i dont think it will make a difference as we have 2 open quota spots and will probably sticking to the rfl guideline of 5 again.

Hmmmm, other nations do it (Aussies are bad for it) but I think we should take the high ground and select only English lads, even though Chase is head and shoulders better than what we've got.

So maybe with a number of Antipodeans playing for England via the residence clause we may even win the Four Nations, or even the World Cup.

What a hollow victory that would be.

Pathetic. He's played twice against England in the last 12 months. Strange how all of a sudden he wants to play for England now he may have Visa issues. Wasn't the case just 3 months ago.

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This is a joke - a kick in the teeth for the English lads who are in contention, based on a cynical attempt by Chase's legal team to strengthen his visa application.

International RL becomes more irrelevant as each year passes.

I know what you mean, but to be fair to him, he's probably spent more time in England than the Cas lad who went to Aus at the age of 2.

Macnamara is turning England into a joke with all these decisions. Someone needs to tell him he ain't at Bradford anymore and the quota only applies to SL teams not international ones.

He's not better than Brough or Tomkins IMHO.

"But now that that looks unlikely it has become my dream to play for England"


Absolutely shocking decision from Fatnamara

Yep its so different to Cricket, Athletics, Boxing, RFU, Wendyball The list is endless. Lets face it its because he plays for Cas thats the real issue and why nothing was said when Widdop was selected ?

Because he's English?

Don't be crediting yourselves with too much importance, it has nothing to do with who he plays for. Feel exactly the same about Chris Heighington being in there. And to some extent Jack Reed, but at least he was born over here. Chase is a kiwi, end of and shouldn't be representing England. Couldn't care less what happens in other sports either. Oh and Widdop lived in Halifax til he was 16, he actually is English!

Can anyone honestly say this suprises them. When i looked at this an just laughed, thought this is what sport in this country is ending up like. Such a slap in the face to youngsters like lomax and gaskell who i thought might be a chip in for the number six shirt. If years of watching quality players being played out of postion for england doesnt suprise you neither should this, the international scene is a pee take.

My personal favourite GB line up was (from about 2001 i think)

6. P. Sculthorpe
7. M. Forshaw (No really)
9. K. Sinfield
13. A. Farrell

That has made my day. SO four 13's playing those postions. A joke

We actually won that game too! www.rugbyleagueproject.org/match ... ralia.html Check out the Aussie side, some quality in there

We actually won that game too! www.rugbyleagueproject.org/match ... ralia.html Check out the Aussie side, some quality in there

Just when you thought we couldn't cheapen and devalue the International game any further.

We'll be putting out a Welsh side next

now thats one player in an england shirt worthy of booing! forget tomkins... ridiculous.

Quote ="charlie"We actually won that game too! www.rugbyleagueproject.org/match ... ralia.html Check out the Aussie side, some quality in there'" Was a great side wasnt it. Then again though cant say ive ever seen a poor one. How do you think we will fair this year? or is that a daft question

Quote ="charlie"We actually won that game too! www.rugbyleagueproject.org/match ... ralia.html Check out the Aussie side, some quality in there'" Was a great side wasnt it. Then again though cant say ive ever seen a poor one. How do you think we will fair this year? or is that a daft question

Wasn't willie manu in england train on squad last year

. Its getting like union.

Great player that Rangi is he is not English and should not be considered.

This is whats wrong with our game and one reason why I have no time for internationals. lets play the best English/British players if they lose so what as long as they play their hearts out.

Overseas plastic Brits is not for me i am afraid.

This is getting ridiculous

To play for England you should be born here or qualify because your mum or dad were born here to cover for those whose parents are in armed forces and move around the world.

We might as well not have an international game

No player is worthy of being booed. even though i hate tomkins cos he is a dirty cheat, i dont think its right for fans to boo him when he pulls on an england shirt.

Why not just short circuit this and pick the Exiles squad and call them England?