England Knights to play in PNG : Tue May 22, 2018 4:21 pm  

England Knights are to play a 2 game series against PNG, they will play games in Lae and the capital Port Moresby.

This is great news in my opinion, not only will it help develop their game, it will also be a great life opportunity for the Knights players. After the massive success of hosting their World Cup games, it’s nice to see more international games will be played in PNG this year.

Looking at the Knights squad I think they look a bit light at prop. Mikolaj Oledski has looked impressive in a struggling Leeds side, presuming he would pick England over Poland I’d like to see him added to the Knights squad.

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Tue May 22, 2018 6:27 pm  

I can't imagine that the players will be queuing up for this tour. Possibly confined to barracks between a couple of brutal games. No thanks.

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Tue May 22, 2018 6:45 pm  

silver2 wrote:

I can't imagine that the players will be queuing up for this tour. Possibly confined to barracks between a couple of brutal games. No thanks.

Which is all that is wrong with modern sport. I read Lee Jackson's book and Great Britain's PNG tour is one of the most memorable things he did in his career.

Think this is a great move, gives the Knights a credible opponent without the PR damage that would happen if England B-Team beat France/Wales/Scotland.

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 3:26 am  

UllFC wrote:

Think this is a great move,

It sums up all that is wrong with our sport. PNG is renowned for being a mine and for being on the top 10 places NOT TO VISIT ever.......PNG being an RL hotbed is like saying UFC is popular in max security prisons.......

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 10:51 am  

Call Me God wrote:

PNG is renowned for being a mine and for being on the top 10 places NOT TO VISIT ever.......

Really ? I'm interested in your source, top ten places not to visit EVER ?

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 10:58 am  

Salford red all over wrote:

Really ? I'm interested in your source, top ten places not to visit EVER ?

I have seen the official list, Salford is on it

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 11:26 am  

Call Me God wrote: PNG is renowned for being a mine and for being on the top 10 places NOT TO VISIT ever....... If that were the case, you'd expect the FCO to have some sort of travel advisory for it - like they do for lots of dangerous-to-visit places. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic ... new-guinea

Call Me God wrote: PNG is renowned for being a mine and for being on the top 10 places NOT TO VISIT ever....... If that were the case, you'd expect the FCO to have some sort of travel advisory for it - like they do for lots of dangerous-to-visit places. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic ... new-guinea

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 11:39 am  

I think its a great idea, and if we want these players to develop into fully fledged England players its important.

PNG will provide a test, and the life experience is important as rightly mentioned.

Who would of thought it ey, a reserve comp to develop players to play at an Elite level - I hope it catches on!

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 11:59 am  

bramleyrhino wrote: If that were the case, you'd expect the FCO to have some sort of travel advisory for it - like they do for lots of dangerous-to-visit places. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic ... new-guinea To be fair, this bit does not sound too good.. "There is a high level of serious crime. Law and order is poor or very poor in many parts of the country. Pay close attention to your personal security, particularly after dark, and monitor the media for possible new security risks. See Crime and Local Travel Carjacking is an ever present threat, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae. Lock car doors and keep windows up at all times. If possible travel in convoy or with a security escort after dark. See Crime Outbreaks of tribal fighting can occur and may escalate quickly. You should avoid large crowds and public gatherings as they may turn violent. See Local travel"

bramleyrhino wrote: If that were the case, you'd expect the FCO to have some sort of travel advisory for it - like they do for lots of dangerous-to-visit places. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advic ... new-guinea To be fair, this bit does not sound too good.. "There is a high level of serious crime. Law and order is poor or very poor in many parts of the country. Pay close attention to your personal security, particularly after dark, and monitor the media for possible new security risks. See Crime and Local Travel Carjacking is an ever present threat, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae. Lock car doors and keep windows up at all times. If possible travel in convoy or with a security escort after dark. See Crime Outbreaks of tribal fighting can occur and may escalate quickly. You should avoid large crowds and public gatherings as they may turn violent. See Local travel"

Re: England Knights to play in PNG : Wed May 23, 2018 12:24 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

To be fair, this bit does not sound too good..

"There is a high level of serious crime. Law and order is poor or very poor in many parts of the country. Pay close attention to your personal security, particularly after dark, and monitor the media for possible new security risks. See Crime and Local Travel

Carjacking is an ever present threat, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae. Lock car doors and keep windows up at all times. If possible travel in convoy or with a security escort after dark. See Crime

Outbreaks of tribal fighting can occur and may escalate quickly. You should avoid large crowds and public gatherings as they may turn violent. See Local travel"

Sounds lovely