Cces
I think Kaufusi is a good get but only really balances out the loss of Tupouniua due to injury
Cces
I like that idea. Someone who is born & bred in NSW like Addin Fonua-Blake won't have any less passion for the state than an Australian rep just because he plays for Tonga or NZ due to heritage
bruce
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Sugar Ray
Junior Paulo confirms he'll be playing for Samoa.
Sky Waka
Junior Paulo confirms he'll be playing for Samoa.
Who we waiting on now Haas, Crichton, Sua'ali'i, Nanai, Holmes...
Sugar Ray
Nanai would be a huge boost, his form has been awesome. Samoa look to gain the most from the Origin stock and could make a bit of a dint in Kangaroo selection. Tonga will have a few, although they have been a forces for a few years. Hopefully a few other guys from Tier 2 and 3 nations don't shy away from representing their respective countries, like Fiji, Lebanon, Italy etc.
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Sugar Ray
On a serious note, I think Crichton is certain to play for Samoa.
Sua'ali'i did say he wanted to play for Samoa last year, but he's going so well he could be good enough to play for the Kangaroos now. I doubt he expected to be this good this early, so might've just said Samoa as it seemed more realistic at the time.
I can't see Haas or Tino playing for Samoa. Not sure about Nanai though, I don't think he's spoken about it at all.
bruce
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That is ok for two reasons, as long as he stays there, and secondly I don't care because it is Australia that is being affected.Junior Paulo confirms he'll be playing for Samoa.
Ireland were a surprise package in the last World Cup and with the addition of Luke Keary and potentially other NRL players sounds exciting. Cannot wait for October there is going to be a lot of talent among the tier 2 nations, could be really exciting.
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Sky Waka
The Irish coach doesn't want world cup ring-ins, only players who want to play for the right reasons.
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