New Zealand have been given extra motivation ahead of their semi-final against Australia after it emerged they have been booked on a flight home the day after the match.
Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves had a wild end to the NRL season,even by his standards. Now he is set for his first Kiwi Test since 2019.
Joseph Suaalii might not be the last teenage phenomenon to turn his back on Australia while two Roosters props were given official approval for warm-up games to be included in NRL suspensions.
The Kiwis won’t hesitate to name Jared Waerea-Hargreaves even if he is suspended for much of the World Cup as officials inquire about a recent loophole in the judiciary system.
Eels coach Arthur let his star five-eighth use his coastal holiday home recently. And it’s part of a unique “father figure” approach which has inspired the Parramatta star to greater heights this year.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Nelson Asofa-Solomona made it personal on Friday night,but in just a few weeks’ time they will become teammates.
Isabelle Kelly,Joey Manu,Josh Schuster,Justin Olam and Nathan Cleary all starred for their sides in an action-packed weekend.
Joseph Manu was a standout as New Zealand defeated Tonga 26-6 at Mt Smart Stadium to send an ominous message before the upcoming World Cup.
The weekend’s rep action kicks off with women’s Origin on Friday night before three back-to-back Test matches on Saturday.
The New Zealand front-rower has emerged as one of the best in the competition,but is out of sight and out of mind down in Canberra.
James Fisher-Harris is “taking nothing for granted” as he chases a spot in New Zealand’s squad for their first Test since 2019 later this month.