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2019 Rep Round

callmack1

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Seriously can't wait for this weekend!! So many games of international footy that I simply cannot wait for! Will be a fantastic celebration for the game. I'm heading round to my best mate's place on Saturday night and we'll be parked up on the couch for around five hours watching all three games hahaha. We were going to head to the Kiwis vs Tonga game in Auckland this weekend but to save a bit of money, we decided we'd opt out so that we can make it to the Rabbitohs vs Warrios game (he's a huge Warriors fan) later in the year.

I just always really, really love Rep Round!

Tonga call up new faces for Test against New Zealand: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/12/tonga-call-up-new-faces-for-test-against-new-zealand/

Benji returns as Kiwis name strong squad for Tonga Test: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/13/benji-returns-as-kiwis-name-strong-squad-for-tonga-test/

Taupau announces switch to Samoa after being named in Kiwis squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/14...ch-to-samoa-after-being-named-in-kiwis-squad/

Isaako switches as Samoa, PNG, Lebanon, Fiji load up with NRL talent: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/16...moa-png-lebanon-fiji-load-up-with-nrl-talent/

Benji and Foran recalled to Kiwis team for Tonga Test: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/16/benji-and-foran-recalled-to-kiwis-team-for-tonga-test/

CNK out of Cook Islands squad for World Cup qualifier: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/15/cnk-in-cook-islands-squad-for-world-cup-qualifier/
 

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It's a nice change up during the NRL season. I would like to see it expanded to 3 weekends a season at the end of May, June and July.
I believe it will actually cause less interuption to the season and help grow the awareness of the international game and some of it's 'lesser' nations.
I look forward to the Women's SOO Friday night too, really enjoyed it last year.

BTW, any chance we can get this and the SOO pinned for the week please @callmack1 ?
 

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Johnson's backing accelerates Nikora's Kiwi selection: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/18/johnsons-backing-accelerates-nikoras-kiwi-selection/

Foran relishing Kiwis return but happy to support Johnson and Benji: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/18...eturn-but-happy-to-support-johnson-and-benji/

Fifita guilty, suspended for three games: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/14/round-14-charges-fifita-charged-may-miss-test/

I'm obviously a passionate Kiwi but pretty gutted to see Fifita will miss this weekends Test. It is such a great event this game and I really wanted all the stars to be playing.
 

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'I lost it' - The moment Benji broke selection news to family: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/19/i-lost-it-the-moment-benji-broke-selection-news-to-family/

Last time they met - Tonga v New Zealand , World Cup 2017: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/19/last-time-they-met-tonga-v-new-zealand--world-cup-2017/

Pacific nations to host future Tests in new 10-year rolling calendar: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/19...future-tests-in-new-10-year-rolling-calendar/

Boycott back on! Lebanon players will strike over jail threat: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/bo...t/news-story/a330e447fc28e5aaeba29e04c16b483b

Test will go ahead - RLIF helps avert Lebanon player boycott: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/19...s-criminal-charges-fines-over-player-protest/
 

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Pangai's dream to turn Tonga into force on world stage: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/20/pangais-dream-to-turn-tonga-into-force-on-world-stage/

Benji reflects on the day he thought would never come: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/20/benji-reflects-on-the-day-he-thought-would-never-come/

A game of one half for Tonga but Lolohea says he'll manage: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/20/a-game-of-one-half-for-tonga-but-lolohea-says-hell-manage/

NZRL consider Kiwis-only selection policy to end Test ‘flip-flopping’: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nz...g/news-story/86c3c279257fb6e11e7b38a1127b951d
 

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Test match Game Day and I am pretty pumped!!! Really looking forward to watching all three games tonight but in paticular Kiwis vs Tonga. Hopefully my Kiwis will get up, I really like our side, Benji is back and I can't wait!!

Tonight should be a great celebration of Rugby League.
 

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Johnson hat-trick powers Kiwis to big win over Tonga: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/22/johnson-hat-trick-powers-kiwis-to-big-win-over-tonga/

Sivo and Suli all class as Fijians outclass Cedars: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/22/sivo-and-suli-fire-as-fijians-outclass-cedars/

Big guns fire as Samoa outlast brave Kumuls: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/06/22/big-guns-fire-as-samoa-outlast-brave-kumuls/

Absolutely loved last night!! An awesome celebration for the game!! My Kiwis were all class in what was a friggin awesome, emotionally charged game, especially in the first half. Pretty happy with that.
 

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