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It was once the case not long ago that the only international getting a fair view while playing for Falcons was Jonny Wilkinson. Even the Scottish started to have to go North for selection.
I would say the corner seems to have been turning slowly. We now have Italian and Pacific Island internationals and it seems an acceptable place for the Scots again. Our profile has even helped Socino in Argentina.
The one exception in my mind is England. I know Brookes got picked but I still believe the move to the East Midlands by him and Barrow could well be influenced by selection. Mark Wilson seemed to take forever to receive a well earned attempt at showing what he could do in a white shirt. What is it with England and even a reticence to take a good look at Falcons players?
Am I being unfair to England, or do other still feel there is an undercurrent in national side selection process?