But only converted 66.3%. On stats Matty Smith is better

The thing about Clark is that he isn't a starting hooker. Whenever he starts he falls flat within 10 mins - but bring him on after 20 mins and he runs riot.

I don't think Clark or anybody else will run riot against Australia.



In any event, I'd want the hooker to play 80 minutes if at all possible - or get one of the other forwards to make do - rather than waste a bench spot on an out-and-out second hooker.



The squad looks weak in the backrow and a real question mark at hooker. What a difference Sam Burgess would hav emade to the pack.

All ifs n buts



But if we had SBurgess and if Hock wasn't a lunatic we'd have an amazing pack



Graham - Roby - GBurgess

Hock - S Burgess

SO'L



Whitehead

Ferres

Hill

TBurgess

Hodgson has by far outshone Danny Houghton this season and a few Hull fans have been very disappointed in him this season.. As for Lunt, I don't watch the giants enough to form an opinion on him. One thing for sure is that Hodgson can play for 80 minutes and often did for Hull KR this year.

I think although he is a good player that without the injuries Hodgson would not have made the squad...



I think your point about not having an out-and-out second hooker on the bench is likely why Hodgson has been selected. This season he has played the 80 in most games - He has a good engine and is quite big for a hooker which allows him to be alternated with the back row, which he has done to quite good effect. This means you are kind of getting a bit of utility from your bench spot. It also kind of links with your comment about a lack of depth in the second row as well.

Do we know which broadcasters are covering the tournament?

Looking at who is missing from the Aus squad, i'd say the Disney Channel.

It's an interesting squad.



Would Widdop and Smith play alongside each other?



There seem to be a lot of fullbacks in that squad. Were as other positions seem a bit light.

There's a lot of backs in that squad that can play in more than one position which could well prove vital. I actually think the squad looks quite balanced.

BBC.

Premier Sports.



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Not seen much of him obviously.



He has been as good as any this season, but does not play for atop 4 side. He can play hooker as well as back row and often plays the full 80 minutes. Ideal for the bench at least.