A shortlist for the first International Rugby League Hall of Legends has reached its final round of voting, following selection by a global panel of judges.
Meanwhile, England's recognition as a Test-playing nation is at risk amid a financial dispute between the Rugby Football League and International Rugby League.
The Daily Telegraph reported that the RFL is understood to owe $800,000 related to the 2022 World Cup, the latest edition held in England.
Some of the rights fee has been paid, but the organisations disagree about the outstanding balance after the RFL abruptly stopped repayments.
RFL chief executive Ian Nolan, who began the role in October, is scheduled to hold emergency talks this weekend with International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant.
England could lose its official status if the dispute remains unresolved.
Both the men's and women's teams had disappointing World Cup campaigns, failing to reach the top four and qualify for this weekend's semi-finals.
Tonga was the last major nation to play without formal Test recognition, facing Australia in 2019 as the Tongan Invitational XIII amid boardroom conflict.
International Rugby League says it wants a favourable outcome and is committed to growing the game in the Northern Hemisphere.