I think Bennett has picked a squad to see which of the incumbents are really up to it. It sends a strong message of support to them. However, he really is targeting the World Cup so I expect he'll be ruthless in weeding out players who underperform.



I'm glad he left out injured players, plus Hardaker, who now knows he simply hasn't been playing well enough. As ordinary as they come for the Panthers.

Lomax

Hall

Percival

Sarginson

McGilvary

Williams

Gale

Graham

Hodgson

T Burgess

Farrell

S Burgess

M Cooper



Clark

G Burgess

Hill

Bateman



Enough ball players in Gale, Williams and Lomax, to allow the extra prop style at 13. Plenty of punch on the bench, would expect a lift if anything with Clark, Hill and G Burgess coming on together.

I wouldn't select the scouse loud mouth ear biter as my captain, it's funny how people have short memories.....

Atkins???? He showed in the grand final how much of a poor decision making centre he is



Regards



King James

Australia v New Zealand final.

The game in this country is just not strong enough and people know why but will not admit it.

All we do is paper over the cracks, pat ourselves on the back and think we have done a good job.

The evidence is there before you.

Pleasantly surprised that the game at Huddersfield is nearly sold out - over 21k sold.

Must be the first time a rugby league match at Huddersfield has nearly sold out?

You do know we beat the Kiwis in 2 out of 3 games last year don't you?

You mean when the kiwis weren't even at half strength.

We were missing quite a few ourselves.

Not bad! Do we know how ticket sales for the other games are doing?

I think your seventeen are our best call however, I would start Chris Hill and Bench Taylor and swop Sam B around with Ferris, to put Sam Loose Forward! Four of that team have just played in the qualifiers

we do have other options should this team not perform! Bateman might be a little light for an international pack however, he does have some Bottle