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Kangaroos Team Vs New Zealand

Big Pete

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Yep.

Only three teams are really worthy of being 'Test' sides, the rest are still developing.
 

NRL-TGG

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Pathetic attitude by an mod of a Rugby League site.

Each player that represented their country, without exclusion, should hold their heads up high and know they have achieved and played in a Rugby League test.

The above attitude is highly arrogant and if people are taking up these attitudes when trying to spread the gospel of the greatest game then the game is in real trouble. No fans shoot down their own game like Rugby League fans.
 

Big Pete

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Pathetic attitude by an mod of a Rugby League site.

Each player that represented their country, without exclusion, should hold their heads up high and know they have achieved and played in a Rugby League test.

The above attitude is highly arrogant and if people are taking up these attitudes when trying to spread the gospel of the greatest game then the game is in real trouble. No fans shoot down their own game like Rugby League fans.

Just because I'm a mod doesn't mean I can't express myself freely.

My point was brutal but it's honestly how I and I expect many others see it, representing Australia, New Zealand and England is the ultimate goal. While, it's nice to have these other nations around, they're not ready to compete against these other sides and the fact they're considered test nations is a joke.
 

aqua_duck

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Tony Williams played for Tonga 3 years ago in tv WC which was a free for all, besides he's born and raised in Sydney, I mean did anyone complain about the eligibility of Hayne and Jennings at the time? Is anyone complaining about Alex Glenn's selection for NZ?
Oh and Jason Nightingale best winger in the game? Please he's solid and reliable but has about 1/10 of the game breaking ability of Aku Uate. If we were to rank wingers based in how reliable they were, Steve Turner, James McManus, Michael Robertson and Sam Perrett would be up there.
 

Billythekid

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Oh and Jason Nightingale best winger in the game? Please he's solid and reliable but has about 1/10 of the game breaking ability of Aku Uate. If we were to rank wingers based in how reliable they were, Steve Turner, James McManus, Michael Robertson and Sam Perrett would be up there.

Yes and Uate rates 1/10 compared to Nightingales defense and reliability. It's not like Nightingale is a slouch in attack either in fact he does a pretty damn good job, not as good as Uate but better than most wingers.

If i had to choose one for my team right now i wouldn't have to hesitate for a second.
 

mozza91

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Yes and Uate rates 1/10 compared to Nightingales defense and reliability. It's not like Nightingale is a slouch in attack either in fact he does a pretty damn good job, not as good as Uate but better than most wingers.

If i had to choose one for my team right now i wouldn't have to hesitate for a second.
Have you watched Uate play over the last 2 years? His defence has improved out of sight.
 

typicalfan

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I have and Uate is better. Nightingale is still very good but he doesn't provide the extra support to the front row. Uate could actually be the best player in the game inside his own half at gaining territory, even better than a lot of front rowers.
 
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Nightingale is a clutch player, he comes up with huge plays.

He's the best winger in the world. Manu's 2nd just due to what he can do when he's playing at his peak.

Uate 3rd IMHO.
 

Usain Bolt

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this Aussie team is by far the grubbiest team I've ever seen. let's hope the refs crack down on their dirty play
 

Allstar Knights

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Uate offers everything Nightingale does, and then some. Uate's as safe as most wingers in the comp nowadays, makes the most metres of any winger with his massive hitups. He's capable of scoring tries from anywhere on the field and is a prolific try scorer.

That's why he's the #1 winger in the world right now.
 

Big Pete

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Aye, Uate's really risen to No. 1 in the world and deserves all the praise he can get.

On this years form, I'd take Yow Yeh over both Vatuvei and Nightingale.
 

NRL-TGG

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Just because I'm a mod doesn't mean I can't express myself freely.

My point was brutal but it's honestly how I and I expect many others see it, representing Australia, New Zealand and England is the ultimate goal. While, it's nice to have these other nations around, they're not ready to compete against these other sides and the fact they're considered test nations is a joke.

I completely stand behind my post.
 
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