Tawera Kerr-Barlow

[Burgs]

Ex-All Blacks World Cup winner could still earn Wallabies call-up by Eddie, Australia A to play Portugal in Paris
Story by Christy Doran

Former All Blacks star Tawera Kerr-Barlow could still pull on the gold jersey for the first time, with Australia A to play Portugal the day before the Wallabies take on France in their final Test ahead of the World Cup.

The Roar can reveal that the former World Cup-winner, who came off the bench in New Zealand’s 2015 triumph over the Wallabies at Twickenham, remains in consideration for a remarkable call-up by Eddie Jones.

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I'd really struggle to get behind this set of circumstances, I really think it is the thin edge of the wedge towards the collapse of Australian resident players, ending with the Wallabies being the same as the Socceroos, with 99% of Squads being overseas based.

For a player in this situation I believe it should be mandatory they are playing for an Australian SR team for an entire season before being eligible.

[shasta]

Surely not? Dead set.

[Rugby]

Surely not? Dead set.

Kerr Barlow saying not been contacted so this is just rehashed speculation for slow news day.

[Garry Owen]

Kerr Barlow saying not been contacted so this is just rehashed speculation for slow news day.

I think Eddie will just be happy that these guys are all playing in France (TKB, Jake Gordon, Lolesio, Paenga-Amosa) as it just means 1 injury and he can swap them into the squad very quickly