This is getting stupid. There's no real need to try and exploit every possible loophole in the qualification laws.

reed and heighington was both born in the uk wasn't they? if so they are english and i have no problems with them being selected but chase is a joke and so will this be if it happens. another 40 players on a list eligible to play for england?

. be interesting to see who and what situation but he is putting in far too much time in looking for aussie/new zealand/south sea islander converts

London Reject

McNamara can say whatever he wants in the press about players contacting him and convincing him they are playing for the right reasons but Chase was named in the New Zealand train on squad the year before he played for England and played in the Exiles game. Not something i would think was showing commitment myself if i was England coach. And for Heighington bit of a coincidence that he became committed to play for England the year McNamara took full charge of England. And the fact he is quoted as saying "Feleti is a class player, but it wouldn't be right for me to chase him to play for us," is pretty much saying show interest in playing for England and i have a shirt ready.

Is he? Did you actually read what McNamara's quote? It doesnt seem to be his agenda.

reed and heighington was both born in the uk wasn't they?

Reed was but Heighington was born in Sydney just has an English father. basically gave up getting in the Blues team got a call from McNamara and thought why not.

I prefer hearing comments like this: www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield- ... -30672789/

I prefer hearing comments like this: www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield- ... -30672789/

Is he better than the forwards we have? Dont watch NRL so know nothing about him

His mum's English and I believe he still holds a British Passport.

Hes more English than Chase so thats a plus. I do think it is becoming a joke but if he holds an English passport and wants to play for England for the "right reasons" then he should play for us. He is a top quality player and would give us a better of winning the world cup. I would like to see who else is in the list of 40 as I'm sure it would be interesting

Aussies v exiles at Sydney stadium will soon be our home game

I would like to see AUS NZ and England not pick players who have represented other countries at international level.

This would certainly be the first case I can think of for the england team.

I don't have a problem if you have represented say Australia and then play for Lebanon but not vice versa.