11.   He is the third high-profile rugby league star to switch codes in a year.

12.   And he expected many union clubs who have invested heavily and failed to qualify for the French championship play-offs to switch codes to get something back from their investment.

13.   Australian rugby union coach Bob Dwyer immediately responded by saying none of the Wallabies squad had signed a deal to switch codes.

14.   But his limitations were exposed by an opponent having only his fourth contest since switching codes.

15.   Evans was banned for seven years from rugby union after switching codes to play for English league club St Helens.

16.   The newspaper said new contracts would include restraint clauses which force the payment of a transfer fee if the player switches codes while still under contract.

17.   Vaa impressed the Samoan union selectors with his form for Wellington B, after switching codes when the rugby league season ended in August.

18.   Leeds, who have failed to persuade All Black hero Jonah Lomu to switch codes, have been linked with Newlove as have St Helens and champions Wigan.

19.   Meanwhile, Australian rugby league chairman Ken Arthurson said he did not expect any professional league players to switch codes as a result of the IRFB decision.

20.   Paul spoke out about the quality of coaching he has been receiving at Gloucester since switching codes and moving from Bradford Bulls.