John Bateman staying in NRL would mean list of Brits there still looks impressive

John Bateman's future remains a hot topic within many rugby league circles after his stint with Warrington Wolves - and staying in NRL would mean the list of British players currently scheduled to be there remains strong. With the focus on Bradford-born Bateman's next move, here is a list of a dozen noteworthy British-born or British-qualified players in that competition or due to be in it, in alphabetical order:

John Bateman (Wests Tigers)

Exit from Wests Tigers is on the cards after fallout with head coach Benji Marshall but next move is yet to be facilitated.

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Lewis Dodd (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Half-back Lachlan Ilias' departure from the South Sydney Rabbitohs has paved the way for the former St Helens star to be a starter.

Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)

Backed up his form with Dolphins by excelling for England recently, leading head coach Shaun Wane to be "glad he is English".

Jackson Hastings (Newcastle Knights)

After an impressive impact in Super League, Hastings returned to country-of-birth Australia, lately with Newcastle Knights.

Max King (Canterbury Bulldogs)

Huddersfield-born King, who has an English mother, has played for Gold Coast Titans, Melbourne Storm and Canterbury Bulldogs.

Matty Nicholson (Canberra Raiders)

Forward's recent performances for Warrington Wolves led to England recognition and imminent crack at NRL with Canberra Raiders.

Kai Pearce-Paul (Newcastle Knights)

Pearce-Paul has had a journey that has taken him from Croydon Hurricanes to Wigan Warriors - and then Newcastle Knights.

Will Pryce (Newcastle Knights)

Son of former Great Britain star Leon, after his stint at Huddersfield, had to be patient but then got game time for Newcastle Knights.

Victor Radley (Sydney Roosters)

Sydney Roosters player pledged allegiance to Sheffield-born father's birthplace, at international level, while impressing in NRL.

Morgan Smithies (Canberra Raiders)

Wigan academy product has enjoyed productive debut season with Canberra Raiders in NRL before returning for England duty.

Ryan Sutton (Canterbury Bulldogs)

Former Wigan player moved, like Bateman, to Canberra Raiders and was successful, but has had injury issues at Canterbury Bulldogs.

Dom Young (Sydney Roosters)

Bounced back from an eye problem a year ago, after impressing in the NRL, to shine again for Sydney Roosters and England.

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