Rugby league's international eligibility rules could again come under scrutiny, with former England captain Jamie Peacock pushing his Australian-born Leeds teammate Adam Cuthbertson for a Test match call-up.
The 30-year-old prop, who produced a man-of-the-match performance in the Rhinos' 26-14 Super League win over Wigan on Friday, has a Warrington-born father and has put his hand up to represent England.
Signed from NRL side Newcastle at the end of last season, Cuthbertson has proved to be an instant hit with Leeds and Peacock believes he could make an impact for England in the Test series against New Zealand at the end of the year.
"He's been really good for us this year," Peacock said. "He's slotted straight into Super League.
Peacock says he would not have a problem with the Sydney-born Cuthbertson representing England, pointing to McNamara's selection of New Zealand-born Rangi Chase for the 2013 World Cup.
Former England coach Tony Smith picked Samoa-born forward Maurie Fa'asavalu for Great Britain in 2007.
Australia has also picked New Zealand-born James Tamou in its Test team in recent years.
The biggest hurdle for Cuthbertson will be the plethora of world-class front-row forwards at McNamara's disposal.
James Graham and Tom and George Burgess are expected to be automatic picks after playing in the 2014 Four Nations series, while the third Burgess brother, Luke, will also be under consideration.
Cuthbertson, who also played in the NRL for Manly, Cronulla and St George Illawarra, was selected for the City Origin team in 2011.
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