James Tamou - allegiance

[ozbash]

A simple rule change to allow players to play SOO then represent their home county as well, fixes this in one hit.

Until then, this is why I have big respect for young Foran, who's passion for a Kiwi jumper was more important to him than origin or its money.

But why do they want Kiwis ?

 

[JoeD]

Cause winning trumps everything.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

He's not the smartest of chaps old Tamou. Better to be seen and not heard.

Could spark something to happen, Aussie wants to win at all cost, but by fielding a team with 30% or more kiwi born would also cause them problems.

 

[Micistm]

Cause winning trumps everything.

Yep, win at all costs, stuff tradition and principles, and flat out what is right. And we've been guilty of that as well, with several Aussies in Kiwi jerseys...

 

[Penrose Warrior]

I live in NSW and I'm glad Tamou is playing for my state. He didn't play for the Kiwis so he made a legitimate decision. This week, there's no way he'd be thinking of the black and white jumper.

I'm pumped for next week too, never feel this way with international football and aren't alone there.

He didn't make a legimate decision. He first sought the black jersey, wasn't picked, then suddenly found a surge in form and decided the blue/green ones were more financially lucrative.

And I'll admit it, I'm more pumped for next week too. I never get that pumped for a Test. And it's got nothing to do with hype. I don't get sucked in by Gus Gould's pre-match diatribe..it's simply a better game. It's a faster, more passionate, up-tempo match than any Test. Compare this year's Anzac Test to the two Origins. Poles apart.