Are there enough Lebanese in the NRL to ensure Lebanon's place in the 2017 World Cup?

[roughyedspud]

the 3 year rule has nothing to do with origin....cos origin has nothing to do with international RL..

 

[madunit]

the 3 year rule has nothing to do with origin....cos origin has nothing to do with international RL..

well that's what I was thinking

 

[Dragon in enemy territory]

I have been following their progress through world cup qualification for the past 15-17 years, I cannot recall one loss they have had in qualifying, they beat morrocco in one qualifier 110-4, smashed usa in another, and in the past two wc qualifying groups haven't lost a game (drew ireland 16-16 and ireland went through, drew italy 21-21 and italy went through, both on superior f & a).

They can put points on and defend well, and to see them in the world cup in 2017 would be great, they have a good team if NRL players are allowed to play for them. Those results above were without (and before) the players coming through now. Farah was around but didnt play in qualifiers recently, and I don't think the robinsons or mansour have ever played for them, I can be wrong, but I don't recall them playing.

Lebanon will be there in 2017, and the ultimate dream will be to beat australia, that would be epic, but we can only dream of this result.

 

[hutch]

I have been following their progress through world cup qualification for the past 15-17 years, I cannot recall one loss they have had in qualifying, they beat morrocco in one qualifier 110-4, smashed usa in another, and in the past two wc qualifying groups haven't lost a game (drew ireland 16-16 and ireland went through, drew italy 21-21 and italy went through, both on superior f & a).

They can put points on and defend well, and to see them in the world cup in 2017 would be great, they have a good team if NRL players are allowed to play for them. Those results above were without (and before) the players coming through now. Farah was around but didnt play in qualifiers recently, and I don't think the robinsons or mansour have ever played for them, I can be wrong, but I don't recall them playing.

Lebanon will be there in 2017, and the ultimate dream will be to beat australia, that would be epic, but we can only dream of this result.

Lebanon lost to Samoa in the 2008 rlwc qualifiers.

Mansour and Robinson played for Lebanon in 2009.

 

[Rodney]

It would all depend on how many heritage players they can attract.
Farah would be key, he's eligible but is likely to get called up for Australia if Sheens is Australian coach.
Farah is probably one of the top 3 hookers in the world and would be able to bolster a mediocre halves pairing with his kicking game.
They'd also have to keep Mansour loyal, who seems very likely for origin next year and may take the step up if he continues his hot form.

 

[FortyTwenty]

Lebanon lost to Samoa in the 2008 rlwc qualifiers.

Mansour and Robinson played for Lebanon in 2009.

Yeah, Lebanon's loss to Samoa in 2008 RLWC Qualifiers was gutting, and it ended a fourteen (14) match undefeated streak ... which is the 2nd best world-record for an international team's unbeaten streak; in the history of global RL.

 

[FortyTwenty]

How can one create a sub-forum under International RL dedicated for Lebanese Rugby League?

Or, at a minimum, dedicated to "MEA (Middle East & Africa) Rugby League"?

 

[franklin2323]

A quick look through Big League shows in NRL or NSW Cup. Probably more in lower grades

Gives you this side or part of
R.Robinson.
Mansour.
T.Robinson.

Abou-Sleiman.
Sezar.
Moses.
Mannah.
Farah.
Houma.
Moujalli.

Chanoun.
Ayoub.

That spine alone beats most teams. So yes they are fine

 

[biggestbroncosfan]

A quick look through Big League shows in NRL or NSW Cup. Probably more in lower grades

Gives you this side or part of
R.Robinson.
Mansour.
T.Robinson.

Abou-Sleiman.
Sezar.
Moses.
Mannah.
Farah.
Houma.
Moujalli.

Chanoun.
Ayoub.

That spine alone beats most teams. So yes they are fine

Saulala Houma is tongan and sezer is turkish still minus them lebanon would be fine tbh Lebanon needs to be in the 2017 WC before union starts calling..

 

[Bulldog Force]

A quick look through Big League shows in NRL or NSW Cup. Probably more in lower grades

Gives you this side or part of
R.Robinson.
Mansour.
T.Robinson.

Abou-Sleiman.
Sezar.
Moses.
Mannah.
Farah.
Houma.
Moujalli.

Chanoun.
Ayoub.

That spine alone beats most teams. So yes they are fine

Michael Lichaa ;-)

 

[RedVee]

Don't forget Jarrod Saffy, though he may be a bit old by 2017; and convert back from Union.