2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures - October/November

Speed2burn said:
Samoa and Tonga are essentially just Australia A and Australia B
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Yes that’s true but at least these players put themselves out there and actually care about playing well for their heritage nations and their inclusions have made the past 2 World Cups interesting viewing.
I actually respect these Australians more than the dog arseholes who refuse to sing our anthem, yet happily take the glory and money that comes with a Kangaroo jersey.
 
Needs to be 2 separate draws where the top tier 4-5 teams play each other and the next 4-5 play each other. It could be all run over the same period at the same tournament but not pitting countries up that are going to get flogged. This way we watch competitive games, players all get to represent and there’s still the national pride element.
Also could be completed quicker allowing players a break and earlier restart in the preseason with their clubs.
 
orange&black said:
Needs to be 2 separate draws where the top tier 4-5 teams play each other and the next 4-5 play each other. It could be all run over the same period at the same tournament but not pitting countries up that are going to get flogged. This way we watch competitive games, players all get to represent and there’s still the national pride element.
Also could be completed quicker allowing players a break and earlier restart in the preseason with their clubs.
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Yes something like this has to occur. These other nations need exposure to the top teir occasionally though as baselines need to be set and measured. I’m talking about PNG and Fiji especially.
 
orange&black said:
Needs to be 2 separate draws where the top tier 4-5 teams play each other and the next 4-5 play each other. It could be all run over the same period at the same tournament but not pitting countries up that are going to get flogged. This way we watch competitive games, players all get to represent and there’s still the national pride element.
Also could be completed quicker allowing players a break and earlier restart in the preseason with their clubs.
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I saw on insta SEN...Joel Caine suggested something just like this
 
Fiji need to be squeaky clean.
Those 3 poor dropped balls are not good enough for this level. Teir 1 teams will not miss their opportunities.
 
Saukuru is way too big to be a centre

That lateral movement cannot be fixed unless he sheds 10kg. Maybe a switch back to second row?
 
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