Very average backrower or lock. Hails from the Cronulla area, so wouldn't surprise me to see him heading home.

Wasn't excited when I saw Quins linked with him, and even less excited if he's signed for my team down under.

He is mentioned in this piece with Gower

QUINS NEW BOY GOWER GETS ITALY CALL

Harlequins' new signing Craig Gower has been named in Italy's squad for next month's 2013 World Cup European zone qualifying matches against Russia, Serbia and Lebanon.

The 33-year-old half-back won 18 caps with Australia during his 10-year career with Penrith Panthers before moving to French rugby union in 2008 and has been a regular in Italy's six-nations team over the last four seasons.

Gower, who has an Italian grandfather, has signed a two-year contract with Harlequins. He will be making his debut for Italy's rugby league team, who kick off the round-robin tournament against Russia in Padova on October 15.

The Azzuri will be jointly captained by another former Kangaroo, full-back Anthony Minichello, and Cameron Ciraldo, of Newcastle Knights, while further experience is provided in the shape of former Crusaders forward Rocky Trimarchi, now back playing in Sydney with Western Suburbs.

hahaha

According to the Italy RU coach Gower could have played for Italy at the RWC, but we were talking to him for quite a while and got him because we wanted him so badly and gave him a two year deal. So fitness is not the problem for Gower, but will we see the likes of Gower and the Minnichellos in the Italy rugby league team this autumn, I'm not so sure.

They have been named in the squad so yes, we will see them.

They get named in these squads and pull out before kicking a ball so I wouldn't put my mortgage on the Italian team being suped up.