I do wonder if there is a perception of Wade that he is injury prone so selectors may lean towards players that may be considered more robust and already have been proven in that arena. Api, Robson, Cook etcYes, good point. I take Webster's point that the Warriors attack is built around Egan and I don't think NSW would necessarily do that. Api is in good form and proven at SoO level so that plays in his favour of starting at hooker.
I would be quite pleased if Wade isn't selected as we will not be without him. However, his game in the weekend was a work of art and the team performance and game plan around him looked like a premiership winning template.
He is certainly on the radar now. I just hope we extend him for at least two years beyond his current contract.