Just read in Fitz column that Manu qualifies to play for England, and Fitz reckons he should be considered for the 4 Nations....Got to say I agree.

Have a word with yourself he is tongan and thats that

The Aussies regularly play Tongans, Samoans, Kiwis, Lebanese and anyone else they think will improve their side. The current football World Cup is full of players born in one country but playing for another. Half the English cricket team is South African, isn't it? If everyone else is doing it, we should at least consider those who are good enough rather than put ourselves at a disadvantage.

We have enough english backrowers already better than Manu, It's not required and it's not the way to go especially since it's not even on paternal grounds


Our problems are in the backs anyway. Our pack is more than good enough to match anyone

Agree with Phleb.

He's not English, he's Tongan and has represented Tonga a few times.

I don't agree with swapping Nations, and just because people in other sports/countries do it, doesn't mean we should.

I agree, just because he's eligible doesn't mean he should. Leave this nonsense to other sports IMO.

Danny Brough played for Scotland and then decided he would like to represent England...what's the difference

Errrr he's English?

I'd say that was a pretty big difference!!

I don't think he should be able to swap anyway and luckily I can't see him getting in the English side. Playing for a different nation to your own is bad enough but swapping nations is even worse. I think Manu's a quality player but I'd be dissappointed to see him in an England shirt.

Are you being serious?

No kidding



The fact remains he has played for Scotland.....So theoretically if he played for England there would be no difference if Manu did..

Apart from the fact he was actually English...

Think its wrong myself. Seeing Faasavalu playing for England is plain wrong. Also seeing Henry Paul, Vainakolo and now Shontaine Hape playing for England RU is a joke too.

NO!!!



I am not discussing Great Britain representation am I...ENGLAND and SCOTLAND are 2 different teams....the same as the bleedin TONGANS

To be honest with you i've always thought you should only ever be able to represent the country of your birth in whatever sport you play and it can only be reviewed in exceptional circumstances. None of this residency or Grandparent/Parent messing about

Henry Paul was a kiwi until he started to play union!

Maybe so...but the thing is the bar has now being set and players do represent different countries, so imo Manu should be considered if he now qualifies.

It shouldn't happen and not because he plays for Hull either. Clint Newton is the same and i wouldn't want him considered for selection either.

I do not necessarily disagree...but the fact remains it is happening..will be interesting to see if he is in with a shout as he has been outstanding so far this season.

George Fairbairn won caps for England. It's nothing new.

As barriers of geography and language fall, it'll happen more.

I suspect a sense of civic identity will outlast the national.

Tis the affect of Globalisation which is upon us in every area of our lifes

thought newton could only play for the USA or australia?? saying that tho...at least 5/6 of your squad can play for who the hell they like....



especially when it comes to new contracts and passports

There's an Aussie backrower about to make himself available for England after being ignored by Aussie selectors, can't recall his name, where's Sheldon when you need him.

Chris heightington? not sure on spelling

That's the fella, cheers.