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Despite a torrid time on tour, three Great Britain players have made it into Rugby League World magazine's annual World XIII selection, largely on the basis of their domestic performances.

Super League Man of Steel Jackson Hastings narrowly pipped Daly Cherry-Evans and Mitchell Moses at scrum half in the voting, though John Bateman was comfortably the number one choice at second row. Luke Thompson just edged ahead of Payne Haas to retain his place at prop.

Last year's Golden Boot winner, England's Tommy Makinson also retained his place in the World XIII but his Golden Boot successor, New Zealand's Roger Tuivasa-Sheck couldn't displace James Tedesco in the line up, who survived a fiercely contested battle at fullback. In total, Super League provides four of the players in the World XIII this year, with nine from the NRL.

The World XIII is published every year in Rugby League World along with the World Ratings, with votes cast by journalists in both hemispheres at the conclusion of the annual international programme. It was first produced in 1978 by Open Rugby magazine, which became Rugby League World in 1999.

The current issue of Rugby League World (Issue 465, Jan 2020) is in shops now and includes the full World Ratings for 2019 alongside the World XIII.

2019 WORLD XIII

1 James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
2 Tommy Makinson (St Helens)
3 Latrell Mitchell (Sydney Roosters)
4 Konrad Hurrell (Leeds Rhinos)
5 Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)
6 Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm)
7 Jackson Hastings (Salford Red Devils)
8 Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders)
9 Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
10 Luke Thompson (St Helens)
11 John Bateman (Canberra Raiders)
12 Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters)
13 Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)

FOR COMPARISON - WORLD XIII 2018
1 James Tedesco (Australia)
2 Tommy Makinson (England)
3 Latrell Mitchell (Australia)
4 Joseph Manu (New Zealand)
5 Valentine Holmes (Australia)
6 Luke Keary (Australia)
7 Cooper Cronk (Australia)
8 Luke Thompson (England)
9 Damien Cook (Australia)
10 Andrew Fifita (Tonga)
11 Boyd Cordner (Australia)
12 Elliott Whitehead (England)
13 Jason Taumalolo (Tonga)

A complete list of all previous World XIII selections can be found at www.totalrl.com/a-complete-history-of-the-world-xiii

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18 minutes ago, Number 16 said:

Hurrelll, Makinson and Hastings. No way. All I can guess is that the NRL player votes were split allowing SL players to slip through. 

Makinson was Golden Boot winner last year and is a great winger and as good as anyone in the World.

Even Wayne Bennett said he is as good as anyone in the NRL.

Thompson is a great player as well.

Hastings let his crown slip with the GB performances but the other 2 SL players in the world 11 all day long.

Remember the likes of Hodgson, Whitehead and Bateman wernt exactly the best in SL before they went to the NRL and now apparently they are some of the best in the world.

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I have no problem with Thompson. 

Makinson was (probably?) the deserved winner last year. But point me to his international successes this year. 

As for Konnie (one of my favourite players BTW) he was a Warriors and Titans cast off last year. At his NRL best he was awesome but never absolute tier 1. Ditto Hastings. Off loaded despite occasional brilliance. 

But no. It's the voting system wot did it! And the lack of absolute dominance by individuals in the NRL. 

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7 minutes ago, Number 16 said:

I have no problem with Thompson. 

Makinson was (probably?) the deserved winner last year. But point me to his international successes this year. 

As for Konnie (one of my favourite players BTW) he was a Warriors and Titans cast off last year. At his NRL best he was awesome but never absolute tier 1. Ditto Hastings. Off loaded despite occasional brilliance. 

But no. It's the voting system wot did it! And the lack of absolute dominance by individuals in the NRL. 

Well Konnie, as you call him, was very good last year in a poor SL team but his defence was found out - you can bet the rest of SL will be targeting him this season.

Leeds fans love him but he us a long way off being a top SL player never mind world player.

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2 hours ago, Mr Frisky said:

Makinson was Golden Boot winner last year and is a great winger and as good as anyone in the World.

Even Wayne Bennett said he is as good as anyone in the NRL.

Thompson is a great player as well.

Hastings let his crown slip with the GB performances but the other 2 SL players in the world 11 all day long.

Remember the likes of Hodgson, Whitehead and Bateman wernt exactly the best in SL before they went to the NRL and now apparently they are some of the best in the world.

Thompson's international performances were just as poor as Hastings. 

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Your as good as your last game the saying goes, that being so tge last 4 games that Jackson Hastings took part in he was abysmal, it couldn't have anything to do with having to perform in better company and against better opponents than he did in SL was it?

Hurrell? Who picks these teams has as been stated above his defensive qualities really rank with the worst in our comp, on the same premise as Hastings (as being shown up in better company) it is no wonder he couldn't carry on making a living in the NRL, so we have the best number 4 in the World with very little or no defence. Don't forget this is the Worlds Best Team each member should have all round skills. 

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On 21/12/2019 at 02:15, Total Rugby League said:

Despite a torrid time on tour, three Great Britain players have made it into Rugby League World magazine's annual World XIII selection, largely on the basis of their domestic performances.

Super League Man of Steel Jackson Hastings narrowly pipped Daly Cherry-Evans and Mitchell Moses at scrum half in the voting, though John Bateman was comfortably the number one choice at second row. Luke Thompson just edged ahead of Payne Haas to retain his place at prop.

Last year's Golden Boot winner, England's Tommy Makinson also retained his place in the World XIII but his Golden Boot successor, New Zealand's Roger Tuivasa-Sheck couldn't displace James Tedesco in the line up, who survived a fiercely contested battle at fullback. In total, Super League provides four of the players in the World XIII this year, with nine from the NRL.

The World XIII is published every year in Rugby League World along with the World Ratings, with votes cast by journalists in both hemispheres at the conclusion of the annual international programme. It was first produced in 1978 by Open Rugby magazine, which became Rugby League World in 1999.

The current issue of Rugby League World (Issue 465, Jan 2020) is in shops now and includes the full World Ratings for 2019 alongside the World XIII.

2019 WORLD XIII

1 James Tedesco (Sydney Roosters)
2 Tommy Makinson (St Helens)
3 Latrell Mitchell (Sydney Roosters)
4 Konrad Hurrell (Leeds Rhinos)
5 Josh Addo-Carr (Melbourne Storm)
6 Cameron Munster (Melbourne Storm)
7 Jackson Hastings (Salford Red Devils)
8 Josh Papalii (Canberra Raiders)
9 Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
10 Luke Thompson (St Helens)
11 John Bateman (Canberra Raiders)
12 Boyd Cordner (Sydney Roosters)
13 Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)

FOR COMPARISON - WORLD XIII 2018
1 James Tedesco (Australia)
2 Tommy Makinson (England)
3 Latrell Mitchell (Australia)
4 Joseph Manu (New Zealand)
5 Valentine Holmes (Australia)
6 Luke Keary (Australia)
7 Cooper Cronk (Australia)
8 Luke Thompson (England)
9 Damien Cook (Australia)
10 Andrew Fifita (Tonga)
11 Boyd Cordner (Australia)
12 Elliott Whitehead (England)
13 Jason Taumalolo (Tonga)

A complete list of all previous World XIII selections can be found at www.totalrl.com/a-complete-history-of-the-world-xiii

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Joke, similar to most years nominations. New Zealand and Tonga may feel  its bent.

Hastings offers little to nothing against quality opposition.

Thompson, Papalii, Hastings, Makinson, Hurrell and maybe Mitchell are not the best in the World in their positions.

What was the criteria again? Test matches? Overall years performance?

Media personalities from both Hemispheres trying to cobble together a team that includes everyone that will not offend to many Fans.

???

 

Talent is secondary to whether players are confident.

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4 minutes ago, Allora said:

Where do Australians or Kiwis see where to vote?

It is a closed shop to sell  Rugby League magazines in England 

 

Talent is secondary to whether players are confident.

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7 hours ago, Mr Frisky said:

It's done online lad.... 

And advertised where?

If is a media promotion for a Rugby League Mag sold in England, pure and simple

Talent is secondary to whether players are confident.

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1 hour ago, Allora said:

And advertised where?

If is a media promotion for a Rugby League Mag sold in England, pure and simple

You do realise this Forum is part of the magazine dont you marra.

Given how many posts you have posted I'm amazed by your comments lad.

Also it's based& sold in the UK, not just England.

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On 22/12/2019 at 20:40, Allora said:

Tompson, Papalii, Hastings, Makinson, Hurrell and maybe Mitchell are not the best in the World in their positions

 

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Papa is one of the first players picked in such a team.

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I think the World 13 looks pretty good.

I'm very happy for Makinson and Thompson to be in there, I think Daniel Tupou is unlucky to miss out on a wing spot but both wingers in the side are quality.

Jackson Hastings had a stand out season in Super League and while he is not the best half back in the world I think his selection shows the relative strength of that position overall... with Cooper Cronk retired I don't there is a genuinely world class scrum half in the game now in the same type of quality we have been privileged to see over the years like Langer, Johns, Cronk and so many more.

I would have had Manu in the centre over Hurrell but you can't deny the latter has had a good season with Leeds and Tonga (in particular).

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"The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby.

"If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris

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