Harsh to criticise Leach too much. He has played 5 first class games all summer after having a 28 wicket series in Sri Lanka last winter. Asking him to step into conditions not akin to spin bowling, in Australia is tough.
Broad not being selected is a ludicrous decision. Silverwood and Root will fall on their respective swords after this series. For 18 months we have been advised that the Ashes is the end goal down under. Rest and rotation were forming part of the greater plan - a heavy series defeat here will put their positions under increased scrutiny.