to my mind, mitchell is zero chance of being selected. the wing stocks are deep enough with speight, tomane, badger, and JOC (James O'Connor). he certainly was a greater player, but i haven't seen or read anythign to suggest he's anywhere near the form he once was or where giteau currently is.
i think gits is the only current overseas player that will make it.
personally i think the policy is good for our props heading over that qualify. kepu will benefit from the intensity of hte scrumming up north. i hope this new change entices hugh pyle back when his contract expires.
going forward, we can still select palu, genia, cooper if they reach the cap requirement. unless he finds new form, horwill is done at wallaby level, and of course AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) which is great cause at 100+ caps, surely you should be allowed to keep playing if you're good enough!