As everyone kniws, pretty much all riders get their overall average based on a home average being higher than their away average... Meaning therefore that "6 point riders" will, for most, deliver around a seven and a five... No surprise when they perform poorly away then is there?     

If he's not fit it seems daft to ride in a challenge match, especially as there's dozens of possible replacements. Now if it was Poland vs Australia I could totally understand him coming back early. However if he thinks he'll be 90% fit & wants to test himself before racing in league meetings / GPs, then it makes perfect sense.

Peter Oakes was brilliant tactically, when team managers were a lot more relevant

Be tough against Oxford though who also have good reserves. Depends how Mitch takes to Scunny. 

Even though Lambert has had a bad start to the season. I think riding at reserve should get him back amongst pts.

He'd be a great guest. If true I take back my suggestion for going with r/r