Farrell.... Was this a big mistake ? Superb player at Rugby League, but struggling at Rugby Union!

             To be fair, he has had to overcome injuries in the last 18 months or so, but I still feel it would've been better to have spent the time and effort in blooding some of the youngsters in this role. 4 years ago we achieved the impossible, we built a team specifically to win the RWC that year. What we needed to do since then was to build a squad to keep winning, but the majority of top players were allowed to either retire, or were discarded, only to be called back into service as a last resort.

 Tindell.... Struggling to be fit for RWC, I don't think we should even consider including him in squad. Let him prove me wrong, but I think the odds are stacked against him recovering in time, and I wouldn't take him if he were not 100% fit.

 Cohen.... One of my favourites in the last RWC, but he is one of the players that I feel has been allowed to drift out of the England squad. Is he injured ? ?

 Catt.... One of the games most professional players. Heavily criticized at times, but keeps putting himself in the frame for big tournaments. Maybe his final fling in the RWC.

 Dawson.... Great player, one of a kind, he will be hard to replace when he finally hangs up his boots. Like Catt I think maybe his last major tournament if he plays.

 DALLAGLIO....This man is a freak of nature. Can think of no-one better to figurehead the England Squad. Only thing against him is his lack of pace. Can he last the tournament ? Only time will tell.

 Grewcock.... Gonna miss his presence in the team, suspended until mid September, but I feel he should be named in the squad, by then we will know if we are in with a shout of defending title or not.

And finally..... Spare a thought for poor old Ben Kay, got stuck in the floods and had to spend his wedding anniversary stranded with only Martin Corry for company..........sweet dreams readers! 

 
 

 Hi to all you Rugby fanatics, i would like to hear your views on anything at all.............