I've enjoyed a good number of the games, but the blow outs are disappointing. The 3 team groups were much closer in 2013 so I thought the games back then were far better as they were unpredictable.

I like watching the pacific nations, I get to watch players I wouldn't usually watch and they're stepping up big time. They need to a regular international calendar so that there's an incentive for players to keep playing for these nations.

I think Fiji have slipped under the radar slightly in the build up to the tournament with all the hype surrounding Tonga and their stars. Fiji have always been well drilled and even though their opponents so far haven't really provided any challenge, they stick to their game plan and look a class above. If they have to play Tonga in the quarter finals, I think we'll be seeing Fiji in the semi finals for the 3rd consecutive time.

I know one thing everyone can agree on after this tournament. We need to see Fiji/Tonga/Samoa/PNG play tests regularly, not just against the big 3 but against the European nations too. This needed to happen after the last World Cup but everything stood still. They can't waste the opportunity again.

We need to be careful that is doesn't become a bane to play, like a game that no one really wants due to costs and low crowds numbers and clubs start not being interested.

We should consider rewarding good work in areas with a WCC like Toronto for example, although not in February of course... lol

So, what would everyone's 'World cup dream team' be?

if we want it to take off need to showcase the sport. Apparently they're looking to turn there league professional, which would help.

If you are taking international's over, I think you have to include USA otherwise there won't be any intresting. If England v New Zealand, why not have USA v Canada before hand (both games together would be about an average NRL game).

Maybe for a one off time take magic weekend there?

If we are just relying on a couple of clubs there, the world cup would be a bust. And if we don't show teams like Tonga/PNG etc. No one will show up for there games.

I agree don't over do it, but slowly build it up so when the WC's there they're primed and ready.

The WCC should be 2 weeks after the GF. Then as you say could move it around. Toronto 1 year, France, Italy PNG etc. Use it as a showcase.

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Jermaine McGillvary, Kallum Watkins, Joshua Dugan, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck,

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Cooper Cronk

Jason Taumololo
Samuel Burgess, Boyd Cordner
James Graham, Cameron Smith, David Klemmer

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Honourable mention: Gareth Widdop, Kevin Naiqama, Akuila Uate, Suilasi Vunivalu, Garry Lo, Tuimoala Lolohea, David Fusitua









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