Agree with this, and that is why we will never challenge the Aussie's, he would have been a shoe in for England on his name and not his form!!
It may be that McNamara gave Ellis a 'heads up' that he wouldn't be part of the squad, which allowed him to bow out dignity intact by announcing his retirement, instead of being publicly dropped.
Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand Workin' in the dark against your fellow man But as sure as God made black and white What's down in the dark will be brought to the light
It may be that McNamara gave Ellis a 'heads up' that he wouldn't be part of the squad, which allowed him to bow out dignity intact by announcing his retirement, instead of being publicly dropped.
even though his form as not been great since joining us hes going to benefit us for 2014, with a full rest before pre-season he could have easily played in world cup but hats off to the guy for putting us first, its a big decision because hes been outstanding at international so it wont of been an easy one.
He has probably realised that his place in the England time is in serious jeopardy and has jumped before being pushed.
IMO, on this season's form, he shouldn't be anywhere near the England backrow. Westwood, Hock, O'Loughlin, Ferres, Farrell to name a few, have all had far better seasons and should be ahead of Ellis when it comes to selection.
He has probably realised that his place in the England time is in serious jeopardy and has jumped before being pushed.
IMO, on this season's form, he shouldn't be anywhere near the England backrow. Westwood, Hock, O'Loughlin, Ferres, Farrell to name a few, have all had far better seasons and should be ahead of Ellis when it comes to selection.
Since when was the England squad picked on form?
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