Representative footy is the pinnacle of rugby league.
The State of Origin series is always casting a shadow over the NRL while the end of year World Cup has players auditioning for spots in a big way.
There are often arguments about what constitutes an "Origin or rep player" but the simplest way of putting it is the best players play rep footy.
Today we are going to look at seven players who are certain future rep players.
Whether that be Origin or international (often both), each of the below players will be running out at the top level before too long.
Below are seven, certain future representative players:
Toby Couchman
Another I expect to be in Origin talks next season is Dragons new pack leader, 22 year-old Toby Couchman.
Couchman has been a massive positive in a terrible season for those in Red V. He'll likely win the player of the year for the Dragons. He deserves it.
At 188 cm and already over 100 kilos, Couchman looks and plays well beyond his age.
One positive of the Dragons lacking a real leader in the pack is that it's almost forced Toby to stand up to become that leader. Crazy considering his young age.
With a plethora of Kangaroos props opting to play for other nations come the World Cup, there's a real chance Couchman's rep debut may come in green and gold.
If not, I'd be shocked if he wasn't in contention for Origin next year. Three years from now I am certain he has a handful of Sky Blue caps to his name.
