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but he ddnt get picked so now he can decide to play for the kiwis
Australia or new zealand?
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I'm not up with the rules... does this mean if he plays for Kiwis he can decide to be a QLDer again next year for Origin?
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No. He'd have to wait 2 years (I think it's that long) to be able to switch nationalities. I'm sure you know that in order to play Origin, you have to be eligible to play for Australia.
Similar situation with Uate who had to wait for his eligibility.
It would be great to see Tongan and Samoan players play for there country , it would make international rugby league a bit more of a world game for example Jennings to play for tonga , Pritchard for Samoa , the Samoans would actually have quite a strong side if the money was there for them to play
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Yeah wasn't sure if they changed the 2 year rule because I think Hayne didn't have to wait that long after playing for Fiji in the world cup?
I guess it depends who you are.
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I'm pretty sure there is a rule regarding this sort of thing in a World Cup year. Something about being able to change for World Cups.
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Yeah actually that rings a bell. Maybe Kasiano can take advantage of that rule next year (world cup year) even though he doesn't stand a chance of being picked for Aus. Play for Kiwi's this year, try for Origin again next year.
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I agree.
If New Zealand actually got to field its best players the side would be very strong.
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Kearney said in a press conference he's going to have talks with some players re their eligibility, with Kas being top of the list. Said he's got a meeting with him next week, and that Sam said that his parents would prefer for him to play for NZ.
Also Josh Papalii is on his radar.
Also Josh Papalii is on his radar.
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Nooo not Papali'i too haha
Both Kasiano and Papali'i are Samoans. Would love for them to play for Samoa in the World Cup. I realise Kasiano won't but Papali'i...
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5. Perrett/Manu
6. Marshall (c)
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10. Kasiano
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2. Nightingale
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4. Matai
5. Perrett/Manu
6. Marshall (c)
7. Johnson/Foran
8. Matulino
9. Luke
10. Kasiano
11. Mannering
12. J Smith
13. SBW
14. Foran/Johnson
15. Pritchard
16. Bromwich
17. Glenn
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I might be a bit off, tho..
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Fck, I forgot Eastwood.
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Didnt get picked. He wasnt in very good form back then..
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Speaking of form, Blair hasn't been amazing for the Tigers this year.
But he could be a case of crap for his club but great in the rep arena.
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He will be there to lead the Haka, he does a good job of that.
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Haka's been dull for the last few years.
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