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Rugby League World Cup Game 1 - England vs Australia (plus opening ceremony)
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<blockquote data-quote="Saint Matt" data-source="post: 601419" data-attributes="member: 68837"><p>Sinfield's issue with England is that you can't afford to play a ball playing Loose Forward at International level. The top sides in the world these days practically play with three props. Sean O'Loughlin is ideal because he can do the hard yards out of his own half and he can offer a passing game close to the ruck. The guy is a decent leader and does a job for Leeds but the combination of Widdop and Chase in the halves looked much more dangerous. The only issue with that is neither of them is capable of taking the game by the scruff of the neck and directing the side around the field. If we had Danny Brough in the side at 7 however we would improve dramatically.</p><p></p><p>As you say, and as I highlighted in my post, I couldn't believe the decision to take Roby off. He plays 80 minutes at St Helens week in, week out and was playing well. He's one of the only players who the Australians actually fear. He is simply world-class. I can't for the life of me see what could have been gained by replacing Sinfield for Roby.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saint Matt, post: 601419, member: 68837"] Sinfield's issue with England is that you can't afford to play a ball playing Loose Forward at International level. The top sides in the world these days practically play with three props. Sean O'Loughlin is ideal because he can do the hard yards out of his own half and he can offer a passing game close to the ruck. The guy is a decent leader and does a job for Leeds but the combination of Widdop and Chase in the halves looked much more dangerous. The only issue with that is neither of them is capable of taking the game by the scruff of the neck and directing the side around the field. If we had Danny Brough in the side at 7 however we would improve dramatically. As you say, and as I highlighted in my post, I couldn't believe the decision to take Roby off. He plays 80 minutes at St Helens week in, week out and was playing well. He's one of the only players who the Australians actually fear. He is simply world-class. I can't for the life of me see what could have been gained by replacing Sinfield for Roby. [/QUOTE]
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