New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has supported the growing international rugby league competition amid criticism aimed at players choosing rival nations ahead of the chance to represent Australia.
Teenage Rooster Joseph Suaalii reignited the eligibility debate this week, as the latest big name NRL star eligible for Kangaroos selection to snub Australia.
Raiders prop Josh Papalii is another who has chosen Samoa, along with Panthers duo Jarome Luai, and Brian To'o, and grand final-bound Eels...