Sculthorpe and his Lions team-mates were on the receiving end of a record 64-10 defeat to hosts Australia in Sydney on Friday.

Here, he reflects on that match and responds to your questions on a number of issues, including his desire to play in the NRL and the decision of Ian Millward to stay as coach of St Helens.

John Marsh, England

As good as the Aussies are, we were like rabbits trapped in the headlights. Why were we so bad? And when, if ever, are we going to turn up and give the Aussies a Test in their country?

At the end of the day, it was just a poor performance. We just did not play well. We got jet-lag and the dizzy feeling that comes with it, but come game-day everybody was fine. Australia were brilliant but we were shocking. Most of the players can't wait for the next game. We've got to learn from it (the defeat) and put it right the next time we play.

Rob Thursfield, UK

Why did the Lions have so many players included that have hardly played first grade at full fitness recently? Surely players should be selected on current playing performance and not what they have done in the past.

Somebody like Keiron (Cunningham) is not going to lose their skill and it was a massive boost to have him in the team. He has been training and a game like this you can play off adrenalin. We were just unlucky to lose him because of injury again.

Katherine Daniels, England

Although losing the one-off match must have been very disappointing for you, have you any plans to play in Australia when your contract at Saints is up?

It is something I've always said I'd like to do but I've two more years at Saints. When I come out of contract I'll only be 26. Maybe I'll think about it then.

Gary Fairclough, England

Where do you stand on calls to lower the overseas quota? I think it is set at a satisfactory level as we are constantly told playing along side better players brings on our youngsters.

The problem seems to lie in that some coaches/chairman seem to want a new Aussie signing to sing about when he is no better than the English player he is replacing.

I'd like to see a reduction so more of our youngsters get a chance to but it's good to see that the Australians coming over here now are at the peak of their careers. Someone like Darren Albert is only 25 and would have been pushing for a State of Origin place but he wanted to come over here. It's good for the British game.

Julie, St. Helens, UK

Your form since signing for Saints has just got better and better. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's second row, loose forward or stand-off. Which of these positions do you prefer?

I'd say loose forward or stand-off. There is not much difference in the positions and I play in exactly the same way whether I'm at 6 or 13. It doesn't change the way I play, so I'm not particularly bothered.

Julie, St. Helens, UK

Which do you think should take priority: club football or representative football? As a Saints fan I know when you played for Lancashire and GB, I just hoped you didn't get hurt as this would seriously dent our grand final aspirations. Should all 'rep' football be at the end of the regular season?

This game (Australia v Great Britain) was rushed. We were due to play a league game instead. Now we are going to have to play Friday, Tuesday, Friday later in the season.

Alastair Burrows, Great Britain

How much do you read into what people say about your performances? After the Australia match, a lot of people said that you were our best player. Do you take notice of it or not think about it?

I don't really take much notice of the press whether it's good or bad. You can't worry about things because it affects your confidence. I listen to those people who matter most, like Ian (Millward) and my parents. Mum and dad are the first to tell me whether I've done something good or bad.. They have got my interests at heart.

Andy, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

What can be done to win back the respect of the Aussies? As a Saints supporter, I was proud when we beat Brisbane, but to hear the patronising drawl of the Aussies was sickening, particularly when I know the players are capable of better. Are we in danger of developing an inferiority complex?

That is part of the problem now. There are too many players who give them too much respect and think they can't be beaten. We've got to get rid of that mentality. They are only human and can be beaten.

Rosalind, UK

As both a Saints and Great Britain player, do you think the domestic season should be restructured to allow players extra preparation time for Test series?

We only had four days training before the Test in Sydney. More preparation time would have given us a better chance. I've been saying for a while that we play too many games in Super League.

Tom, England

Do you think the strength and popularity of the Australian NRL compared to the English Super League is the main reason for the continued dominance of the Australian Rugby League team over Great Britain?

No I don't. Super League is well up there with the NRL. I just think there is more strength in depth over there. Great Britain get a couple of injuries and we are struggling to cover positions, but they (Australia) can field five Test teams.

Phil, England

Putting GB aside for the moment, how much does it mean to you and the rest of the Saints players to have Ian Millward around for another year at least?

It was a great relief to the players to hear that Ian was staying. he is a superb coach and it would have been a massive loss if he had gone.