Big Pete
International Captain
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IIRC, you can play at 17 provided you're turning 18 in the same year. Or have they changed the minimum age to 19 now?
No, it's still the same rule as before.
You have to be 18 years or older to play in the NRL.
I remember Bennett wanted to blood Sione Mata'utia a lot sooner than he did but had to wait until after he had turned 18.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...n-material-wayne-bennett-20140817-10562g.html
As for David Fifita, he represented Under 16s last year which would mean he'd only turn 18 sometime next year. Not exactly sure on his DOB.