Rugby League legend Garry Schofield, in his weekly League Express column, believes Australia should be banned from the next two World Cups, if they refuse to take part in the 2021 tournament.
Quite simply, there’s no way the Aussies should be dictating to the rest of the rugby league world,” Schofield wrote.
“I think we should give them a helping hand by telling them if they don’t send their strongest possible squad to this World Cup, they will be banned from the next two tournaments.”
Schofield is known for not holding back, but it’s obvious that the Australians’ reluctance is rankling those following the sport in the UK whilst tournament organiser Jon Dutton tries desperately to persuade those Down Under to make the trip.
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Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
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Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
It does seem Schofield won't be part of the RFL's diplomatic efforts to get the Aussies over here.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
Wiganer Ted wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:47 pm It does seem Schofield won't be part of the RFL's diplomatic efforts to get the Aussies over here.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
The world is full of sports where the dominant league don't send their players for international competitions regularly. Maybe we're about to become one of them.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
Is it really? I don't remember Brazil pulling out out the World Cup, or the All Blacks not pitching up for the RUWC.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
Ice hockey, baseball etc.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
The sport needs someone like Gaz Schofield he just says how it is, he’s not a yes man
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
Well they hardly have a recognised international tradition in the first place.Mike wrote:Ice hockey, baseball etc.
Re: Australia should be banned from next two World Cups, says legend
dont bring american sports into it, they dont count, they win the superbowl and are classed as world champions, its a domestic competition