I can't find it either. I always felt as a kid that players who made their name in the UK were soft on defence. You had your exceptions like Hanley but generally it's what let NZ and GB down.
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bruce
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There was nothing wrong with Kevin Iro on defence or attack, when he was on his game.
That was in England, Aussie or Internationals.
However the lower standard in England, and that he was playing for Wigan made him look a flat track bully.
He was not a flat track bully, he could mix it with the best, when he felt like it.
Like I said, a total enigma....but heyzeuss some farking enigma.
fk the nrl & all their BS..protecting their little baby soo...they dont want Test football to take a hold...if & when more teams start beating or pushing the aussies..they'll move the goalposts lol
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bruce
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I can't remember any player as brilliant for Manly...he just didn't do it very often.
I think Kaufusi is a good get but only really balances out the loss of Tupouniua due to injury
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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Junior Paulo confirms he'll be playing for Samoa.
Junior Paulo confirms he'll be playing for Samoa.
Who we waiting on now Haas, Crichton, Sua'ali'i, Nanai, Holmes...
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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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.
