They are the future of rugby league in this country, over 100 young pathways players destined to make it big in the NRL.
While Parramatta and Wests Tigers are banking on rebuilt junior nurseries to solidify long-term success, several clubs have spread their wings across ‘The Ditch’ to poach highly-touted New Zealand rugby union prospects.
And it’s that traditional rivalry between the rugby codes which is producing more young talent than ever – and rugby league is winning the battle.
Kiwi teenager Rokko Walker, who is moving to Australia to link with St George Illawarra, has become the latest poster boy in the 100-year tug of war for footballing talent.
But there are plenty of homegrown youngsters making names for themselves as NRL clubs grapple for signatures.
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