cas69 wrote:
Oh dear, that green eyed monster is such a terrible thing, 3 pages on a Cas players decision to declare himself available for England. The site will go into meltdown now Rangi has been anounced as Man of Steel
No green eyed monster here. Rangi Chase is a class act and I would be delighted if he payed for us and I have no problem with him being Man of Steel - I would go further and say I think he thoroughly deserves it.
But what he does not deserve is to play for England. I may be old fashioned but I'm English. I was born in England as was my Father and Mother and I'm proud to be English. I cannot accept that someone who comes over here to earn a living can after a few years play for the National Team. I don't care if Australia do it, England Cricket do it or whoever, its wrong in my opinion.
What next a team of antipodeans who have been over here for a few years play and beat Australia as England - what a hollow victory that would be and I'd rather continue to lose as a team of Englishmen and retain some pride and credibility.
The RFL are a laughing stock in my eyes and I no longer have any interest in the International game.
