International "Changes to SOO"

[Damo]

Wow eligible Kiwi and English players can play Origin now.

State of Origin international eligibility rules modernised

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today announced the modernisation of State of Origin international eligibility rules to reflect the continued growth and global strength of Rugby League.

www.nrl.com

 

[Teets]

Wow eligible Kiwi and English players can play Origin now.

State of Origin international eligibility rules modernised

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today announced the modernisation of State of Origin international eligibility rules to reflect the continued growth and global strength of Rugby League.

www.nrl.com

Now there's good Origin news. Let's go, our Mozzies can cash them Origin cheques and still rep the Kiwis.

 

[Damo]

AFB and Haas for NSW going to go crazy

 

[WA Warrior]

Wow eligible Kiwi and English players can play Origin now.

State of Origin international eligibility rules modernised

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) today announced the modernisation of State of Origin international eligibility rules to reflect the continued growth and global strength of Rugby League.

www.nrl.com

I can see some Aussie fans heads exploding haha.
They already had disdain for the Island lads representing their cultures now the Kiwis and English will drive them over the edge.
Good on Vlandys, times have changed and this will strengthen Origin and International footy.

 

[tajhay]

Great news. AFB, Casey McLean, Briton Nikora etc, instantly become eligible now.

And Ponga can now represent Kiwis without fear it would block Qld rep.

 

[juju]

Great news. AFB, Casey McLean, Briton Nikora etc, instantly become eligible now.

And Ponga can now represent Kiwis without fear it would block Qld rep.

What's the bet Ponga finds another excuse to not play for the Kiwis.

 

[Noitall]

What's the bet Ponga finds another excuse to not play for the Kiwis.

Because he wouldn’t be selected over Kini

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Because he wouldn’t be selected over Kini

Stacey will pick a bigger squad seeing as it’s a World Cup right? Should still be in there anyway if he’s not injured

 

[mrblonde]

So is this potentially the end of the "Warriors Always Have It Easy During Origin" narrative that's dogged/helped us since Season 1?

 

[tajhay]

So is this potentially the end of the "Warriors Always Have It Easy During Origin" narrative that's dogged/helped us since Season 1?

Origin criteria still applies. How many Warriors players would now qualify for Origin that previously couldnt? I cant think of any.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

I wonder how it could effect our Australian players than become NZ eligible through residency.

Metcalf (and Egan) has been residing in NZ since November 2022 or thereabouts, so he will be Kiwis eligible in November of next year. Come November next year, Jahrome Hughes will be 33

 

[Naumaifooty]

Val Holmes?

 

[Cces]

Great news. AFB, Casey McLean, Briton Nikora etc, instantly become eligible now.

And Ponga can now represent Kiwis without fear it would block Qld rep.

Seems like a win, win for everyone. Was Nikora in Sydney before he was 13?

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

Ponga, Howarth, Piakura major additions to the kiwis (assuming they all jump ship)

Plus Egan and Metcalf potentially.
Or any Aussie that plays/ed for the Warriors.

International Rugby league may just fire.

Also, this of PNG in a few years.

 

[tajhay]

Seems like a win, win for everyone. Was Nikora in Sydney before he was 13?

His family moved to Gold Coast when he was around 10.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Seems like a win, win for everyone. Was Nikora in Sydney before he was 13?

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Billyspleen75]

What's the bet Ponga finds another excuse to not play for the Kiwis.

Ponga still needs an exemption to switch allegiance to NZ because he played for AUS in the 9s comp.
I'm sure he will get it.

How good will it be having Kini and Ponga as our fullback options though. Big upgrade on the Peta Hiku / Dallin days

 

[Cces]

Ponga still needs an exemption to switch allegiance to NZ because he played for AUS in the 9s comp.
I'm sure he will get it.

How good will it be having Kini and Ponga as our fullback options though. Big upgrade on the Peta Hiku / Dallin days

It'll thankfully end CNK's international backup halves career too

 

[Naki73]

Something had to change regarding eligibility.
Its been talked about for a long time. Everyone it seemed could play origin and swap international sides whenever apart from the Kiwis and England.
Regardless of what tier teams were classed as, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji have been competitive for 10 years.
Will Origin lose it's love from the Aussies if there are 10 kiwis playing in it (dont ask me for names)

 

[jonesy101]

Ethan Strange was in the Kangaroos squad last year (but didn't play) so we might have missed out there, but Kaeo Weekes could be a consideration if he wants to rep NZ?