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[Read more…], Six players to watch in the Challenge Cup final, Polish prop Mikolaj Oledzki ready to inspire a nation in Challenge Cup final, Six things to ponder after visiting rugby league in France. SUBSCRIBE to Love Rugby League on YouTube. David Fifita was thought to be a leading contender to grab a Queensland bench spot for Origin I in a fortnight. They are sure to have a decent following on the second day of the tournament as their Tongan counterparts do some serious soul searching. Fifita, who is of Indigenous Australian and Tongan descent, has become popular figure in Super League since moving to Wakefield in 2016. "I'm not too sure what changed his mind. Australia crowned World Cup Nines champions with bold win over New Zealand, Sydney Roosters looking to add Sonny Bill Williams to coaching staff: report. THE MATTY JOHNS PODCAST - Matty, Kenty, and Finchy chat all things rugby league and Bob Hawke, WATCH the Podcast Show on Fox League at 8.30pm Wednesday night. The Wakefield prop has earned three caps for Mate Ma’a Tonga so far, having made his international debut back in 2010. "I'm not too sure. Christian covers rugby league for The Sydney Morning Herald. David Fifita cuts loose in Australia's opening win over New Zealand. Cronulla prop Fifita suggested his cousin was considering committing to the Mate Ma’a for next month’s Test against New Zealand in what would be a massive blow for Queensland’s depth. "But now we (Tonga) are pulling crowds as big as Origin. "Our coaching staff, too, they're all volunteers, they get no money. “I’m not too sure what changed his mind. He wants to excel that way.”, ‘NOT GOING AS BADLY AS PEOPLE THINK’: NSW selector reveals Blues dilemma, TALLIS’ MAROONS TEAM: Shock QLD centre option if DCE is ruled out, UNI DEGREE, JUNIOR JERSEYS: Why injury won’t stop NRL’s most selfless player, ‘DON’T WANT TO STUFF FREDDY AROUND’: Blues blow as Pangai Jnr bails on Origin, ROUND 11 TEAMS: Dragons duo axed, Sharks star a chance to return. How much would Parramatta fans love David Fifita to become a regular at Bankwest Stadium after he produced a powerhouse display to kick-start Australia's World Cup 9s campaign in style. Maroons coach Kevin Walters will on Monday name his side for Origin I and David Fifita cannot turn out for both given Tonga play the Kiwis in Auckland on June 22, the day before Origin II. We play more than 30 games a year over here and I’m in my 30s now I need to start watching the body. But Andrew Fifita said he was one of a host of young players with dual eligibility who wanted to commit to the fast-emerging Pacific nation. [Read more…]. Andrew Fifita has suggested that Brisbane tearaway David Fifita could follow Broncos teammate Tevita Pangai Jr and shun State of Origin to pledge allegiance to Tonga. He's playing juniors next week," Meninga said. The tiny Pacific nation with a population of about 17,000 – a figure NRL officials might struggle to attract on Saturday – led 14-0 at the break before charging to a 30-7 win. ", Panthers into NRL Grand Final with 17 wins in a row, Meninga joins Bennett in Qld Origin boost, Souths' high error rate not proving costly, Code-hopper Caslick suffers fractured spine, Storm blow Raiders away, advance to Grand Final, Storm's Smith plays down Suncorp farewell. And Fifita would like to see Toa Samoa follow a similar path to Tonga in becoming a genuine contender for World Cup titles. 2nd May 2020 Drew Darbyshire Expansionist 0 David Fifita says he would love to represent Tonga alongside his brother Andrew in the future. We're a small nation, but that's a big win for our country.''. Apart from the Aussie domination, which also featured Josh Addo-Carr set up for two tries by Wade Graham, the best scenes were league minnows the Cook Islands, who landed the first major upset when they thumped Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita's Tongan all stars. Having already lauded the Broncos forward for his damaging display on day one of the tournament, Meninga was again left searching for superlatives on day two. Change is coming. Can you name every Leeds Challenge Cup final player this century? But after representing Tonga in four Test matches over the last two years, he elected to stick with the Mate Ma'a. “Six weeks after that when the World Cup was finishing, it was the best thing that happened to the international game. QRL officials on Wednesday expressed surprise when told it had been suggested that David Fifita was considering representing Tonga. Broncos forward David Fifita could shun the Maroons to play for Tonga. Bronco Tevita Pangai Junior has turned down a potential NSW Blues call-up to focus on Tonga. Fifita took part in an exhibition nines tournament on the Gold Coast last year as the format tries to be added to future Commonwealth Games. [Read more…], Find out what games are on and where in our TV guide. 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Top 10 one-club players in the Super League era, Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #206, Mikolaj Oledzki will carry the weight of a nation on his broad shoulders when he runs out at Wembley on Saturday. "If you've got mobility, speed and a bit of size, that certainly helps. And then you've got some skillsets," Meninga said when asked to describe the perfect nines player. 0. They caught fish and seabirds, purified saltwater over a fire, and eventually built a tiny but seaworthy ship from the remains of their old boat and pieces of the Japanese trawler. Mal Meninga's side take on New Zealand in the main fixture in Wollongong, where the squad gather on Sunday to begin preparations for the encounter. Watch our Last Tackle podcast, featuring a guest, every week. “(Pangai) ran it past me and I always said (Origin) is something you have to experience,” Andrew Fifita said. I'll wrap my leg around the post again if I have to.''. “I feel like change is coming, especially for the international game,” Andrew Fifita said. Pangai Jr was in the running for a NSW call-up this series, after late last year taking part in a Blues camp overseen by Brad Fittler. Kangaroos second-rower Wade Graham could be looking at a limited preparation after playing through a back strain during the tournament. David Fifita is dual eligible for both Queensland and Tonga, the NRL confirmed. You gotta be able to play long minutes.". Relive the top five tries from the NRL Grand Final qualifiers. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. That's the reality facing David Fifita after the Brisbane star impressed in Australia claimed the inaugural World Cup Nines trophy on Saturday. “I’m not too sure. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Broncos forward David Fifita could shun the Maroons to play for Tonga. Maroons coach Kevin Walters will on Monday name his side for Origin I and David Fifita cannot turn out for both given Tonga play the Kiwis in Auckland on June 22, the day before Origin II. "But it was worth it to score. He's a junior Kangaroo who could hop into the senior Kangaroos squad in a week. QRL officials on Wednesday expressed surprise when told it had been suggested that David Fifita was considering representing Tonga. He wants to excel that way.". Drew Darbyshire Several trainers were in tears. David Fifita is dual eligible for both Queensland and Tonga, the NRL confirmed. There's only three of us middles, me, Wade [Graham] and Tyson [Frizell], we get a minute break and then we're back on. “When I first started (and pledged allegiance to Tonga) at the World Cup, my name went through hell. What a win: Kayal Iro scores for Cook Islands against Tonga on Friday night.Credit:Getty. "I see young kids coming through and I can speak highly of my little cousin, little Dave, how he has pretty much changed his personality and he wants to play for Tonga. “But I honestly don’t mind if I don’t get selected for Tonga now. Andrew Fifita has suggested that Brisbane tearaway David Fifita could follow Broncos teammate Tevita Pangai Jr and shun State of Origin to pledge allegiance to Tonga. I always said give it a crack, the atmosphere ... you’ll thrive off it and love it. We've got a group of kids and, while they might not be big names, they're hungry and want to win,'' Takairangi said. Your email address will not be published. But Andrew Fifita said he was one of a host of young players with dual eligibility who wanted to commit to the fast-emerging Pacific nation. He couldn’t believe I was playing for Tonga and to make him proud was great.”, My Dad asked my Grand father, how does he feel about me playing for Tonga #DisIsWhy #GiveBackToMyFamily #MMT, A post shared by Andrew Fifita (@andrewfifita) on Oct 11, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT. The former New Zealand Warriors fullback found space down the right side of the field, linked with Widdop before he popped up in support and planted the ball down between the posts. I always said give it a crack, the atmosphere ... you'll thrive off it and love it. "I feel like change is coming, especially for the international game," Andrew Fifita said. He had been a fixture of the Queensland junior pathways system, playing for the Maroons at under-15s, under-18s and under-20s as well as taking part in their Emerging Maroons camp earlier this year. The Wakefield prop has earned three caps for Mate Ma’a Tonga so far, having made his international debut back in 2010. “And to realise what my nan and pop are going through over there was emotional. David Fifita stars for Aussies, Cook Islands spring upset over Tonga. And now the Australia coach concedes he may have no choice but to invite Fifita on the plane to Auckland the following week for a Test against Tonga. Pressed further on whether David, 19, had made a decision, Andrew said: "I don't know whether (Queensland) will throw him in such a big arena. “I’m sure if Sonny Bill (Williams) puts his hand up for Samoa then a lot more would follow him – and it would be good to see players like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck playing for Samoa. Every game of every round live & anytime on your TV or favourite device. He's family and whatever he chooses I will be 100 per cent behind him.". "He's pushing us. Change is coming.”. “It would be a really good international game if that happened and there would be quite a few fighting for the top spot.”. Eels favourite Brad Takairangi and Waratahs-bound Tepai Moeroa were the only names of note representing the Kukis. "I'm not too sure. He said: “I would like to play with my brother on the international level, that would be good. “But now we (Tonga) are pulling crowds as big as Origin. Fifita bagged two tries and set up another as the tournament favourites downed New Zealand 25-12 in front of a spirited but disappointing 12,528 fans. Wakefield have stood down forward David Fifita after he refused to wear a GPS tracking device for coronavirus protocols. Maroons coach Kevin Walters will on Monday name his side for Origin I and David Fifita cannot turn out for both given Tonga play the Kiwis in Auckland on June 22, the day before Origin II. David Fifita is dual eligible for both Queensland and Tonga, the NRL confirmed. 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