Personally, I think its a non issue. You are talking about two different thinks. 1. Long term Wallabies playing both overseas and in Australia (of which we have just one). 2. Young players leaving before they really fulfill their potential.
Problem 2 is the biggest issue. You could name a 23 of young fellas who leave before 25 who could become Wallabies at the drop of a hat. I think there are a few components to this. Firstly, I feel like we are bringing these young fellas into Super sides too young. They are becoming impatient and seeking more opportunities to prove themselves. Secondly, they need a good 2nd tier comp for regular game time (tick with the NRC). Thirdly, we are no doing a good enough job of bringing back those guys who have spent a few seasons overseas. It's understandable that young guys want to go overseas and experience the world- most do at that age. Where is the concerted effort to bring back guys like Meakes, DHP, etc? Why is noone moving heaven and earth for Sam Greene or Zafk Holmes while we have multiple 10s who are not Aussie qualified (and not that good either). Why don't we see the writing on the wall and negotiate "loan" arrangements where Harley Fox, say, goes off for X months and is paid for by the new club but remains contracted with the Rebels.
