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I think that British RL overall has suffered from its lack of RU converts in recent years, but that is only because at one time we were able to target their biggest stars. That is manifestly not the case now. Even with the marquee slots, the likes of Owen Farrell would want ridiculous money for what they would bring to the game.

A massive deal maybe would boost attendances a little (God knows, something has got to!), but for how long, and again, when it comes to the nitty gritty, would any of the current Saracens squad really be worth what he'd ask, especially given how long it would likely take him to acclimatise to the sport and the high risk that he might never do.

We should remember that for every Jonathan Davies there was also a John Gallagher ('the world's best player,', who turned out not even to be good enough for A-team rugby league).

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/why-wi ... 1-10212347

I think that British RL overall has suffered from its lack of RU converts in recent years, but that is only because at one time we were able to target their biggest stars. That is manifestly not the case now. Even with the marquee slots, the likes of Owen Farrell would want ridiculous money for what they would bring to the game.

A massive deal maybe would boost attendances a little (God knows, something has got to!), but for how long, and again, when it comes to the nitty gritty, would any of the current Saracens squad really be worth what he'd ask, especially given how long it would likely take him to acclimatise to the sport and the high risk that he might never do.

We should remember that for every Jonathan Davies there was also a John Gallagher ('the world's best player,', who turned out not even to be good enough for A-team rugby league).