Quote: BackrowSaint "Just having a bit of fun! Saints were underdogs and Wigan were the better team, whether that would be the case if both teams were at full strength is up for debate. But in terms of form going into the GF, Wigan were undoubtedly the better team.
As for Scott Taylor, sadly he would have a better chance of earning recognition playing for a top team. That shouldn't be the case but unfortunately selectors can't seen to get past 'big team syndrome' and picking players from, teams that are playing well. Kevin Brown for one is a victim of this.'"
I'd agree that it is more difficult for players from lower teams to get recognition. But I suppose when you look at the top teams and ask yourself, why are they at the top, it is fairly logical to assume that they are at the top because they have the best players.
Though of course, there are other factors like good coaching, the presence of good imports and luck involved.
It may be easier to stand out in a poor team, Rangi Chase at Cas winning MoS springs immediately to mind. Rangi was shown to be out of his depth when he played for England.
There is the other factor for a national coach of wanting to pick winners or players from a winning culture.