the fragment attribute doesn't support EL bindings. If you need it to, please file a feature request in JIRA View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4036705#4036705 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4036705