SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Wycliff Palu of the Waratahs watches on during the Super Rugby match between the New South Wales Waratahs and the Highlanders at Allianz Stadium on March 18, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Wycliff Palu of the Waratahs watches on during the Super Rugby match between the New South Wales Waratahs and the Highlanders at Allianz Stadium on March 18, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Wycliff Palu (Balgowlah, New South Wales)

Of anyone on this list, Wycliff Palu came closest to actually playing in the NRL, spending a short stint with the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2003 before returning to rugby union before the start of the NRL season.

Since his return to his native code, he has become a legendary figure within the NSW Waratahs and the Wallabies, registering 121 and 57 caps respectively. A fantastic record, considering how long he has spent on the sidelines.

With the talent and versatility the 6'4, 120 kilo back rower posses, it's very likely he would've suited up for the NSW Blues on more than one occasion.

Will Skelton (New South Wales)

Going from big to bigger, Will Skelton is arguably the biggest man in all of the sport of rugby right now, standing at a massive 6'8 and breaking the scales at 140 kilos.

Thus far, he has played 14 times for Australia, and he could've been wearing a different gold jersey if he had stayed in his native code rugby league, where he played for the Wentworthvillle Magpies, feeder team of the Parramatta Eels.

Would Skelton have enjoyed as much success at a young age in league that he is in union? Would his size have helped or hindered him? We'll never know, but it's sure fun to think about.

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