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2022 Rabbitohs International Tests

callmack1

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After a couple of years, it feels so bloody good to finally make a thread about International Footy THIS YEAR!!

The mid year Tests are not too far away and I'm so keen for them! Particularly Kiwis vs Tonga as I will be going to that one.

Fiji are the first to name their squad,

Naiqama, Kikau to lead Fiji Bati in Pacific Test: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/11/naiqama-kikau-to-lead-fiji-bati-in-pacific-test/

Congrats to our very own Taane Milne for making the Fiji squad!!
 
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Blues coach Brad Fittler calls for end to mid-Season representative Round: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...-matches/4c161626-83b7-4ec7-baaa-9c1d87d7c3f0

RLPA boss Clint Newton reveals bristling message to League bosses amid scheduling controversy: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...xclusive/29bb0c31-fdb5-45cc-a19c-4ebd78eb8527

Young Broncos forwards headline Cook Islands squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/18/young-broncos-forwards-headline-cook-islands-squad/

Congrats to Davvy on making this squad!
 
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callmack1 said:
Blues coach Brad Fittler calls for end to mid-Season representative Round: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...-matches/4c161626-83b7-4ec7-baaa-9c1d87d7c3f0

RLPA boss Clint Newton reveals bristling message to League bosses amid scheduling controversy: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-...xclusive/29bb0c31-fdb5-45cc-a19c-4ebd78eb8527

Young Broncos forwards headline Cook Islands squad: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/18/young-broncos-forwards-headline-cook-islands-squad/

Congrats to Davvy on making this squad!
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RE Fittler comments.
I might be in the minority but give me a weekend of test matches over SOO every day of the week.
 
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Manu mammoth as Kiwis get the better of Tonga: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/25/manu-mammoth-as-kiwis-get-the-better-of-tonga/

'One of the best I've seen' - Manu enters record books with monster effort: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/25...anu-enters-record-books-with-monster-effort2/

Nofoaluma scores four as Samoa cruise to beat Cook Islands: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/25/nofoaluma-scores-four-as-samoa-cruise-to-beat-cook-islands/

Mead bows out in style as Kumuls down Bati: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/25/mead-bows-out-in-style-as-kumuls-down-bati/
 
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Oh man whatta night last night!!

That was something truly special that I have never experienced before.

Being at the first game back in NZ in a packed-out Mt Smart was something else! A sea of red and the Tongan's certainly outnumbered us Kiwi fans, but it was so cool! They are hands down the most passionate and respectful fans in the game, cheering for both teams. But the sound that was generated in that Stadium during the war cries and when Tonga scored was simply incredible, some people around me were blocking their ears haha.

Certainly sent shivers down my spine and it's something I'll never forget. Just such a cool experience.

On top of that, I got to meet many players from both teams and chat to them before the game as they came out near the tunnel to watch the women's. Had a chat to Keaon, Junior, Ben Hornby (part of the Tongan staff) and the other assistant coach with glasses who is always in the coaches box (anyone know his name because I don't?). I was wearing my members cap and a Souths member in NZ isn't something you see every day in NZ so I think they were a bit taken aback and were happy to chat. They were all great to talk to. Hornby in particular said the boys are all very embarrassed by what happened last week and that they are extremely fired up now because they know our Season will slip away if we don't pull our fingers out. He also confirmed 100% that Latrell will be back against Parra.

I also got the chance to finally meet Madge and thank him for everything he did for us!!

So it's fair to say I'm buzzing after last night, won't be wiping the smile off my face anytime soon!
 
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In terms of our Souths' boys performances, I thought Liva was solid for Tonga but Junior and Keaon were pretty quiet.

Made it to a pub in time to catch the second half of Samoa vs Cook Islands and the full game between Fiji and PNG. How good were our Rabbitohs in these ones?!

Jaxson in particular shone I thought. Yes, it was against weaker opposition but he still really stood up and looked a star! Set up two tries with flick passes, a couple of try-saving tackles in the second half and an intercept try. Well done Jax!!

Great to see Davvy get his first international try, Taane was a bit of a star at lock (could that be his new position moving forward?) and AJ was a real leader out there for PNG. One of their best.

Awesome night, how good is International Footy?!
 
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callmack1 said:
In terms of our Souths' boys performances, I thought Liva was solid for Tonga but Junior and Keaon were pretty quiet.

Made it to a pub in time to catch the second half of Samoa vs Cook Islands and the full game between Fiji and PNG. How good were our Rabbitohs in these ones?!

Jaxson in particular shone I thought. Yes, it was against weaker opposition but he still really stood up and looked a star! Set up two tries with flick passes, a couple of try-saving tackles in the second half and an intercept try. Well done Jax!!

Great to see Davvy get his first international try, Taane was a bit of a star at lock (could that be his new position moving forward?) and AJ was a real leader out there for PNG. One of their best.

Awesome night, how good is International Footy?!
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I think you summed it up nicely. Jaxson Paulo is good against weaker opposition. He has not made the transition to first grade and playing him in the centres in nrl isn’t helping him or the team.
 
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Kangaroos spots 'up for grabs' as 'important' Origin decider set to be big audition: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...r/news-story/e584e50e4e92a4f61929580cd2ee82c6

International window to capitalise on game's x-factor - Abdo: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/06/29/international-window-to-capitalise-on-games-x-factor-abdo/

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That’s so awesome mate stoked for ya.

Did you say anything to Keaon or Junior?
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Sorry for the late reply but yea bro, had a chat to both.

I asked both if we were going to make the finals and they both said we certainly would. They both kinda said the boys were shattered after that Dragons game and have had meeting since about 'drawing a line in the sand' and getting us back on track. Junior in particular said the boys are fired up now and know the situation we're in.

I asked Keaon about plans on how and when they were flying back to Australia and the process of preparing for the Eels.

Mentioned to both that I was a Souths member and they seemed stoked to know there was a fair few members over here. Keaon was asking where I was from and why I started supporting Souths.

Didn't chat for super long but both were great to talk to and very giving with the time they had.

Stoked to have met them!
 
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