England's Ashes hopes hang in the balance as Shaun Wane demands more "Test-level" matches from Super League to improve their chances of winning. The Green and Gold have been outgunned by Australia twice, with a 26-6 thrashing at Wembley followed by a narrow 14-4 win that sealed the series.
Wane's team have improved in the second match, but he acknowledges the disappointing nature of not completing the job. He believes that Super League needs more intense games like those found in the NRL to raise the bar for England. "I mean, a lot of credit we have to give to Australia, they play Test matches - they play a lot of Test matches - in their competition, and we play 10, 15 a year," he said.
Wane's call for more intense games comes after England join an elite group of teams who have not been able to win the Ashes series. He is now "obsessed" with ensuring his side leaves the series with a win on the board, with the final match at Headingley Stadium next week being crucial in turning the tide.
The NRL's State of Origin games are cited as an example of how high-intensity matches can elevate competition and increase chances of success. Wane believes that if England adopt this model, they will improve their performance and become a more formidable team.
Wane's team have improved in the second match, but he acknowledges the disappointing nature of not completing the job. He believes that Super League needs more intense games like those found in the NRL to raise the bar for England. "I mean, a lot of credit we have to give to Australia, they play Test matches - they play a lot of Test matches - in their competition, and we play 10, 15 a year," he said.
Wane's call for more intense games comes after England join an elite group of teams who have not been able to win the Ashes series. He is now "obsessed" with ensuring his side leaves the series with a win on the board, with the final match at Headingley Stadium next week being crucial in turning the tide.
The NRL's State of Origin games are cited as an example of how high-intensity matches can elevate competition and increase chances of success. Wane believes that if England adopt this model, they will improve their performance and become a more formidable team.
u think he's on point with his idea of adopting the state of origin model tho? it'd be a bold move for the super league to say "alright, we're raising the bar" 
. 10 matches against NRL-quality teams is just not enough 
And now Shaun wants us to adopt this model... what if it backfires? 
The pressure's gonna be even more intense for the team, and what if they still can't get it done? 
It's like they're trying to fix the wheel instead of just improving what works already 
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they've been so unlucky in the ashles series... i mean australia's always been a tough opponent, but it's not like they're unbeatable or anything 
i wonder if shaun wane has seen any of those state of origin games? they look so intense and physical, maybe that's what england needs to up their game 
Shaun Wane is spot on when he says the Super League needs more intense games like those found in the NRL! It's clear that England need a shake-up and adopt some of those high-intensity match strategies if they want to improve their chances of beating Australia. With the final match at Headingley Stadium next week, let's hope Wane's team can turn it around and leave the series with a win on the board 
. All these big teams in the Super League are playing each other so much it's like they're not even trying to prepare for the Ashes anymore! We need some real intensity in those games, make them feel like Test matches, you know? The NRL's got it right with the State of Origin thing - high stakes, huge crowds, and teams that actually care about winning. That's what England needs if they want to step up their game. 
! I mean, the NRL's State of Origin series is like the ultimate test for teams in Australia, and it really raises the bar. If England could play more games like that, they'd definitely have a better chance of beating the Aussies.
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if england can get that intensity and raise their bar for matches then they might just have a shot at beating australia 
and as for wane being "obsessed" with winning... fair enough! you wanna know what it feels like to come so close but not quite get there? 
and what about the schedule mate? how do u fit in more test-level matches into their already packed season 
. Wane's obsession with getting a win on the board is fair, I'd want it too! The final match at Headingley next week better be a cracker 
. It's not the same as Australia playing Test-level matches all the time 
they're always getting close but just can't seem to get over the line 
wane's right tho, those NRL state of origin games are crazy intense 
seriously. We need more intense matches like State of Origin games, not just some watered down league games 
- those games are so physical and demanding, they really raise the bar for teams! 
I'm literally on the edge of ur seat waiting for next week's match at Headingley Stadium, can u PLEASE win this thing?!