England

Queensland and NSW have been talked about as the big winners. But England could be the true beneficiary of the new rules.

England head coach Shaun Wane has left the role after almost six years in charge, and nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.

The Kangaroos are no longer the dominant force of Test rugby league, with a big shift taking place as the Pacific awakening continues.

After travelling halfway around the world, half a dozen of the NRL's finest have now been asked to face a disappointing reality.

The Mole: Australia was unable to reach the heights of its first Test performance with a number of patchy performances.

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Dominic Young both found themselves receiving an early rest just two minutes into the match.

England had some noticeable absentees in the first Test. It will likely end up costing them the series against Australia.

Walsh's heroics in the first Ashes Test meant his stocks rised even higher after the brilliance of the grand final.

England were beaten comfortably by an Australian side that completed worse than them. Two experts want a key change made.

The Mole: Reece Walsh, Angus Crichton and Cameron Munster were all superb as Australia downed England 26-6 in the first Ashes Test.