If people are picking SBW, what's wrong with picking Folau? I reckon he would still be the best winger in the world.
6 or 7, it's the same thing. I don't think Marshall and Thurston would be cohesive together espescially with a dominant lock like sinfield but as its obviously hypothetical I just picked who I believe are the best halves in the world. Updated with longer to think about it and seen players I forgot. 1. Billy Slater 2. Darius Boyd (I hate that I can't put Tahu here and not be laughed at) 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Greg Inglis 5. Sam Perrett 6. Benji Marshall 7. Jonathon Thurston 8. Sam Burgess 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Matt Scott 11. Nate Myles 12. Paul Gallen 13. Kevin Sinfield 14. Luke Lewis 15. James Tamou 16. James Graham/Sam Thaiday 17. Gareth Ellis/Sam Thaiday
Yeah I think Luke is one of the most over-rated players in the NRL, but in that role he'd be fine. Considered it myself but decided against it because he can't tackle.
I honestly think he should have a life ban for dodging his contract terms but meh it'll add some interest.
The only way to improve the side from the bench is someone like Luke scooting IMO. No point picking farah etc as smith plays 80...as do most of the forwards. You can sacrifice 3 or so subs to use Luke in a couple of short bursts when your back rowers and gallen play 80.