The Partisan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Is the Knights team open to all ...or is it aimed at / set up for players below the Super League ranks ? Never been sure on this. Conversely is the England 'Test' team made up of purely Super League / NRL level players and a Championship / League 1 player has no chance of making it ? If so, who / when would have been the last non SL/NRL level player to rep for England or GB Test teams ? The Rugby League Fan's Mantra for helping the game grow internationally is ten two-letter words - IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Just those not quite in the full England squad. A rebranded England A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Yeah club or division doesn’t come into it at all as far as I’m aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Anyone with England Eligibility can be selected regardless of club. However its traditionally seen as being a team for players who have shown potential to be future England internationals but not yet considered to be ready for the full team or for players who may have played for England in the past but need to prove themselves again to get back there. Its doubtful anyone below SL level will get selected for the Knights St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza77 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Saint Toppy said: Anyone with England Eligibility can be selected regardless of club. However its traditionally seen as being a team for players who have shown potential to be future England internationals but not yet considered to be ready for the full team or for players who may have played for England in the past but need to prove themselves again to get back there. Its doubtful anyone below SL level will get selected for the Knights Agree its unlikely, but didn't a London player get selected a year or two ago, whilst they were in the championship? Please view my photos. http://www.hughesphoto.co.uk/ Little Nook Farm - Caravan Club Certificated Location in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. http://www.facebook.com/LittleNookFarm Little Nook Cottage - 2-bed self-catering cottage in the heart of the Pennines overlooking Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley. Book now via airbnb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, gazza77 said: Agree its unlikely, but didn't a London player get selected a year or two ago, whilst they were in the championship? Matt Davis, who went to Warrington, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 6 hours ago, The Partisan said: Is the Knights team open to all ...or is it aimed at / set up for players below the Super League ranks ? Never been sure on this. Conversely is the England 'Test' team made up of purely Super League / NRL level players and a Championship / League 1 player has no chance of making it ? If so, who / when would have been the last non SL/NRL level player to rep for England or GB Test teams ? Are England Knights playing anybody? They should have annual tests in France and Wales as Australia do with their PM13 in PNG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Partisan Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 So would it be correct in saying that a player who was eligible for only England and was not at Super League / NRL level would have no opportunity to play at a representative level ? Asking as Australia has the (normally !) annual 'Residents' game between NSW v QLD which draws from the respective State Leagues, so players from that tier have at least one rep jersey to aspire to and add to their rugby league resumes. Helps in getting them seen by more NRL clubs too. Wasn't sure if anything similar existed in England. NB. Believe the 'Residents' game is unfortunately not being played again this year. Think the eligibility has changed as well....can't just be a resident, need to eligible for the respective state, same as State of Origin. Could be wrong but seem to remember the Residents term being dropped as well allowing for eligibility of players not playing in their home state. So an eligible NSW player who is performing well for say the Sunshine Coast Falcons can be a chance for selection for NSW. The Rugby League Fan's Mantra for helping the game grow internationally is ten two-letter words - IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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