What is the definition of a "marquee" signing?
Someone who's played NRL? A World Champion ?
Who would have the final say?

He'll do well at union not least because the skill levels are so low that anyone with serious talent will be lauded. Hopefully he wont get bored during the endless stoppages and set pieces that characterise that rich and expertly marketed sport.

It would be quite simple I imagine. Each club would be allowed to nominate any player as a marquee player, regardless of their background or experience. That players salary would not count on the cap.

That's a very disrespectful article, love the fact they try to blame his mum for their play off elimination! Stupid Aussies.

Here is what one leading Union pundit here has to say about Sam Burgess.

" I will make a fearless prediction here. If Sam Burgess does play rugby, he will be a journeyman player,at best. In rugby terms he is an extremely limited player. He can't pass and his tackling is thuggishly illegal most of the time. He can barge forward with some effectiveness from time to time but has no ball skills."

Do they honestly believe that!

such expertise.

Wonder if there is a shift in opinion here Sheldon?

That's just embarrassing! Who wrote that?. It might make pay a bit of interest to the bore fest, if any league player can be a success in union, its him, he's a beast, with excellent ball skills and foot work. Anyone know if hes joining Bath for this season

he joins up with them in 2 weeks

Nice one , cheers