I did realise a few of them after I posted haha..oh well

Wish for? What did I wish for?

How many did? I only remember Jason Robinson of any note, and fair play to the lad, I entirely saw why he did it, he became a household name in Union, and made a bundle.

Apart from him, who else? Andy Farrell had most certainly had all his best days in league, and the more so in spades with the 34 year old Henry Paul, most of whose genius we had had the privilege of seeing at Bradford and in league.

Of the Bradford winners, I recall Vaikona and Vainikolo ended up in Union but only once they were pretty much busted and couldn't have stood up to another year of top level league.

Tomkins
Hardaker
Watkins
BJB
Charnley
Broughton
Yeaman
Briscoe
Myler

Would be worth a go at 7s I reckon...

I'm pretty sure a journo will have asked him first. I strongly doubt he just wandered into the room and went into a rant about how great all other sports are compared to League...

Tuigamala (destroyed it there and won accolades), Scot Quinnell (already on his way back to Union though IIRC), Connolly (brief stint), Edwards (technically 'ended up' in Union).

Farrell was clearly one of our top ever players - but, towards the end at Wigan, he had to move up to prop as he became less mobile.

Had to smile, a couple of years later, when he was playing in the centre for England RU in their world cup!

But you have guys who represent England, Wales, Scotland all year in 7's tournaments. Wouldn't it be a bit unfair to dump them for RL players just for the Olympics. I know people will say we want the best chance of winning but surely these guys are deserving of competing in an Olympics just as much as anyone.

Also given the timing of the olympics I don't think owners/coaches/fans would be too impressed at losing key players for several weeks.

It was more of a general statement than to anybody in particular. All I am saying is that if, as a sport, we showcase our best talent in a competitor sport that is able to pay higher wages then there is only one logical outcome

League v union play off, winner takes all, i.e. The Olympics.
Sorted.

IIRC, he'd moved forward to 2nd row, but only played prop because we had an injury crisis at the time. Once bodies were back, he moved back to 2nd row. It's still a fair point though!

We even played Danny Tickle and Mick Cassidy at prop a few times that season.

that team would get mullered i think off the top of my head a team of

tomkins
atkins
charnley
hall
mcguire
burrow

would come alot closer all have speed, agility and there is strength in there

I am not bothered either way as 7's to me is a waste of time. But what I dont want is the English union at Twickers to be in charge as it will be GB & it should be done by the British olympic commitee, If they think any of our players are good enough they should ask. We have to stop the propaganda machine of Union grabing the name & all things Rugby.

So let me get this straight. The people who do want to see league players in Rio, would you be happy to see super league and NRL teams lose their best players during the season.

We are looking @ the players being away for around 4 weeks right?

Which club would be stupid enough to allow this?