Leeds would struggle, NRL is a big step up. Also I don't think the WCC can really used as a tester as the Aussies do not take it seriously and from going to Aus in 2011 to the GF I didn't find any Aussie fans know any English clubs despite the WCC matches!

Alright, I'll pretend to care.

How do we know the NRL is a step up, if nobody has ever actually made the step.

Not sure of the relevance of what Australian sports fans know about the world beyond their doorstep?

Most English football fans could name a good number of clubs in Germany or France. Does that make those leagues of higher or equivalent quality?

Pointless Question.

The Australians do take the WCC seriously.

I reckon that Leeds, Wigan, Warrington, St Helens and Catalan would do well in the NRL if it was a Reality.

I think the NRL teams certainly take the WCC games seriously and want to win it.Its not a priority to them and they dont put anywhere near the emphesis on it that our clubs do but on the evidence of the last few seasons games the intensity and effort has been there from sides.

Yes, the odds are stacked in our favour.We have more match sharpness and home advantage etc.. but, until the Aussies want it (and they don't) this all we are going to get to compare the 2 champions.

FWIW i think Leeds would coast through the regular rounds in the NRL finishing 7/8th and move through the gears come the play offs when the real season begins

Don't think the NRL is that big a step up as people make out, some of our lesser players go over and make an impact. The top teams yes, but I am sure we would be able to compete