I think it's more the other way around. Only 6 of the 24 came from the US league. There are a lot of smaller Australian and NZ clubs in that list above.

Mackay Cutters, Wentworthville Magpies, Redcliffe, Ipswich, Newcastle South, Tuggeranong, Cabramatta, Dalby and Belrose all play in NSW cup or the Queensland equivalent.

It'll be interesting to see how much of an impact this world cup has in the US though, especially with the league structure. I remember reading about David Niu doing a lot of work getting a professional rugby league competition up and running in the US but half the teams broke away to set up their own league and they don't really recognise each other.

I'd honestly rather see an actual Wigan B side enter into the Championship.

1 thing I will say is that he looked to be carrying considerably more timber than when he left Penrith. He seems the type that has to be kept on a short lead regards fitness/weight or it could be very damaging.

I hope we see the best of him personally as from a pure entertainment point of view he is great to watch. I can see him having a field day against some teams, and being a real star of the highlights films.

In relation to Eddie, he also looks physically a little out of condition, which is to be expected. I think when he gets back into the swing if things as well as strong direct charges we can expect to see some dynamic footwork close to the defensive line, which will see him be able to poke his nose through the line as well as try to go straight over the top of it.

Back to Eddy P.
4th highest maker of metres in the World Cup (503) + 15th in tackles made (106) Really impressive stats for a prop forward.

good pair of hands as well for a big fella, only 2 errors and 6 offloads as well

He's crap...

Get the kids in!