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It’s fair to say the gap in international rugby league is too far apart. The Australian national team have had the edge over England/Great Britain, France and New Zealand since the mid 60s.
It’s no surprise that since the Warriors have started in the NRL, that the New Zealand national team is winning matches more consistently, and, of course, won the World Cup in 2008.
Meanwhile, England has stayed still and France has gone backwards.
Therefore, we – the Australian and New Zealand rugby league communities – need to help the lesser nations with their junior development for the benefit of the international game.
Each NRL club should sign up to two overseas players from nations such as France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Serbia and the United States.
Have them train with the top grade or under 20s teams, watch how we play the game, our tactics, our thoughts, etc.
Give them the full experience for a year or two so they can then go back home and share the experience with their fellow players.
It’s not a process that will cure the ‘gap’ overnight, but it’s something to help these nations become better rugby league nations.
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