NRLandSL

2 Massive signings. If they can get Lam over to partner him, that's a very lethal halves pairing.

I’m too late

Didn’t get to watch it but made 51 tackles, most out of anyone by far.

The NRL seasons just starting. A big new rule change is being discussed, what's the big issue. Plenty of Brits have and will be affected by those two new bench spots.

Left out Matt Timoko and Owen Pattie too. Those 3 were key for the raiders last year so crazy they’ve all been left out.

Pretty much Every sport over the last decade has extended bench size Football up to 12, Cricket with 12th Man, Rugby Union has always had a massive bench. Rugby league is the most intense sport out of all them, and concussions happen all the time.4 players has never been enough. It’s a necessary change and I’m sure SL will follow suit.

Roll in the excuses

Tyrone May been absolutely outstanding

Too easy, Broncos shell shocked.

It would be tough to fit him in, especially now that Olly Ashall-Bott could be in the mix. If OAB plays then I doubt he’ll fit, if not he could slot in at 6. Fages is probably past his best so intresting to see who France will lineup at 6 to partner Rougé. Could be Mourge or even Lacans if he has a great year.

No i'm pretty sure he doesn't. There's Louis Grossemy who has a good chance of debuting for the bulldogs this year. Also Latrell SIegwalt is eligible, he is a really talented reserve grade fullback on the fringes of first grade, in a position France don't need though.

Not at all a fan of that rule. A player can easily qualify for life due to there grand parents birth place, but you could be born in Australia and live in France from 5-20, playing junior rugby there, but as soon as you move away you are not eligible for France. International rugby league is about showcasing the rugby league talent a country produces (Should be). The Chan boys would have moved to France when they were 4 and 6 respectively and lived there until a couple of years ago. They should be eligible for life. Good to see the NRL reassessing the state of origin eligibility rules, and they IRL need to do the same for the international game.

Almost scored though managed to get inches from the line. Always happens when players are trying to power to the try line and reach out.

Very keen to watch Fonua-Blake for the blues, Was stupid he wasn't allowed to play. He was literally born and raised in NSW and wasn't allowed because he played one singular test for NZ almost a decade ago.

There’s a lot of old school Aussie fans who will react negatively to any change. This was an outdated rule that needed changing. Origin hasn’t been only for Australian reps for close to a decade now.