Yes they are in effect the rejects, this is not an Australian Test side it's the PM's XIII, Julia personally picked it that's why McGuire was selected, Jules will replace him with Chris Heighnington from the Tigers, heh heh!.
The Australian Rugby League Commission has today named the following players to represent the Prime Minister’s XIII against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Sunday, September 23:
i think its a shame this game isnt televised personally... so what if its a 2nd rate team thats the purpose of it.. its more of a community game although im sure most players would be more then happy to play this game