Kiwis coach Steve Kearney has urged the Rugby League International Federation to conduct an urgent review of dual eligible players so that the top talent from all nations is featured at next year's Rugby League World Cup.
Speaking just hours after Semi Radradra was named to make his Test debut for the Kangaroos against New Zealand next Friday night, Kearney raised concerns some of the game's brightest talents will be ruled out of playing in the World Cup due to the eligibility criteria.
Players such as Tuimoala Lolohea and Sio Siua Taukeiaho represented Tonga in last year's Representative Round before being selected for the Kiwis' tour of England at the end of the season, effectively disqualifying them from selection for Tonga until after the World Cup.
Radradra now also falls into that category having declared his allegiance to Australia via residency qualifications, making him ineligible to play for the Fiji Bati next year even if he is not selected to play for the Kangaroos.
For Kearney, this represents the most pressing issue with regards to international eligibility.
Radradra will feature for the Eels as they face the Bulldogs at 9.50pm Friday.
Source: NRL
