Then there is the argument over State of Origin. Some fans feel a player should only be able to represent their state if they play for Australia.

His dad Josh had just helped the Maroons to one of their best series wins in 45 years of Origin - but young Noah Papali'i had something more important on his mind when he spoke to Channel Nine.

State of Origin star Kurt Capewell will miss NZ Warriors' crucial home game against St George Illawarra Dragons on Friday ...