APV1 says...

@ Centre12 - I agree with your back-row but, like melkdave, I wonder whether Armitage might get considered. When did he go to France? Was it before or after the policy was introduced? If before, he's still eligible (a la Palmer)...

Posted 10:25 30th April 2012

Centre12 says...

Huge fan of Wood's however I feel Robshaw offers a little bit more, and as much as I admire Wood I feel that you need to be captaining a club side before you do the job at international level. I think Croft, Robshaw (Capt) & Morgan are the way forward at the moment with Dowson on the bench, will be interesting to see Waldrom feature in the midweek side as well challenging for some first team action.

Posted 12:01 28th April 2012

ArmchairGeneral says...

All the more reason to go for Armitage at 7. Wood is fantastic and Saints are really missing him. Wood stands out in the toughest games. Tough but right decision by Lancaster.

Posted 09:51 28th April 2012

NHsaints says...

Top lad, brilliant attitude, one of the reasons he'd have made a good england captain and openside. It's a good idea that he lets himself rest the summer out though so that he's fit and fighting for the autumn tests when he could get a good chance of selection and for that matter full games.

Posted 23:12 27th April 2012

APV1 says...

Good man. It's a shame, as he's a great player. But to admit you wouldn't be good enough, rather then glory-hunting for caps, just shows a maturity and an honesty which is very refreshing. Especially when considering it's England and rugby!

Get well soon, Woody. Let's have you fighting fit, ready for consideration for the Autumn Tests.

Posted 16:24 27th April 2012