Aussie exodus will cheapen Super 14, says Cross

[KenyaQuin]

Aussie exodus will cheapen Super 14, says Cross

17th July 2008, 12:00 WST

Rugby league convert Ryan Cross says the player drain from Australia to Europe threatens to “cheapen” the Super14 rugby competition.

The Western Force centre also dismissed team-mate Lote Tuqiri’s claims that players could play both codes back-to-back in the same year.

“I think both (codes) are demanding enough as it is,” Cross said.

“I think it’s just too much to ask of a player, for sure.”

Cross, who has two Test caps to his name, backed the...

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[Flamethrower]

Ohh Dear. Lote won't be happy with this.

[Moses]

Surely there's another dual International who should weigh in? Can anyone find Andrew Walker? Michael O'Connor? Big Dell, he's always good for a quote.

Tim Tam's in the squad but not quite qualified for an opinion till he runs on as a man of gold.

[Swee_82]

Ohh Dear. Lote won't be happy with this.

What, cos someone wrote an entire article without a quote from him?

[Flamethrower]

No. Cause of this.

Lote Tuqiri says he wants a crack at both codes - Western Force Rugby Supporters Site

[GIGS20]

Ohh Dear. Lote won't be happy with this.

does this mean we'll see some more push and shove on the field from him (a la Sam Norton Knight)

[BLR]

A voice of reason, Cross for PM!