2017 Rugby League World Cup

[winnyason]

http://www.catalansdragons.com/en/articles-9/159-5384-7-dragons-named-in-france-squad/
Frogs name team young squad. Will not get far

 

[Shoe1]

League, the gift that keeps on giving. Thaiday's tantrum printed in today's paper is hilarious.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/sa...b/news-story/7e16fcaf733fe9bcee5d562944aa4fef

The best bit is his sign-off. Following the spoilt brat rant he writes "Peace out"

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

I'm no fan of Thaiday, but I thought he was spot on

A long serving player deserves some courtesy, even moreso after a fly by nighter in ferguson gets a call

 

[Disco]

Yep, I agree with Thaiday

He has had a long and distinguished rep career and a phone call would not have hurt

 

[HappilyManly]

Taumololo has opted to represent Tonga as he hates the Kiwi Coach 😀

Wonder if Jorge is healed enough to join him in the side 🙄

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Absolutely pathetic from Taumololo

 

[HappilyManly]

Absolutely pathetic from Taumololo

Why?
He is helping an emerging Nationand honouring his heritage

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Why?
He is helping an emerging Nationand honouring his heritage

Because I don't see a dummy spit as showing passion for his heritage. He isn't going back because he genuinely wants to help Tonga get better

Basically, reportedly a couple of things have happened that he hasn't liked so he has picked up his bat and ball and departed for now, but has said that he would like to maybe chop and change between the 2 nations. That isn't showing respect or passion to either jersey and makes a joke of the international game

Could be more coming here too, is talk of more players withdrawing because they are upset that some players were told last week they made the squad, and a few days later were told they were out

 

[eagle66]

14. W.Puara
15. W.Albert
16. M.Meninga
17. S.Albert

Didn’t bother with Ireland, Wales, USA and France as there’s barely any NRL influence.

Meninga on the bench for PNG?

 

[HappilyManly]

LATEST - Andrew Fifita quits @Kangaroos to join Taumalolo, Tonga in shock @RLWC2017 backflip:

https://t.co/ng6Onfcp6h https://t.co/H9GhLr4YXA

 

[Shoe1]

thaiday should suit up for png

 

[HappilyManly]

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been called into the @Kangaroos squad following the withdrawal today of @andrewfifita.

#GoTheRoos

#RISE https://t.co/1CcIwcshG3

 

[Scorpio]

Reagan Campbell-Gillard is now in the World Cup squad.

Have I missed something? I didn't really think he was a standout at all this year.

 

[Disco]

Gee I think Papalii is getting some harsh treatment

 

[anthonyb1965]

LATEST - Andrew Fifita quits @Kangaroos to join Taumalolo, Tonga in shock @RLWC2017 backflip:

https://t.co/ng6Onfcp6h https://t.co/H9GhLr4YXA

Bizzare, guess he still has a lot of growing to do.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Reagan Campbell-Gillard is now in the World Cup squad.

Have I missed something? I didn't really think he was a standout at all this year.

I can't say I thought he was exceptional during the season either.
In the finals though, I thought he stood out.
What's fifitas reason? He doesn't like the kiwi coach either?
Probably doesn't realise he was playing for Australia.
More like he was scared of coming up against taumololo so if you can't beat em join them.
Good riddance.

Goose.

 

[Eagles2nv]

LATEST - Andrew Fifita quits @Kangaroos to join Taumalolo, Tonga in shock @RLWC2017 backflip:

https://t.co/ng6Onfcp6h https://t.co/H9GhLr4YXA

What is fifita's reason for not playing for Australia?

No big loss really, fifita has been average of late. Campbell-Gillard is a talented forward on the rise, so good luck to him..

 

[Jax24]

Congrats to Addin Fonua-Blake on making the Kiwi's. Also to Marty Taupau as well who is an automatic selection. On a personal note happy for my nephew Peta being named in the squad as well.

 

[Eagles2nv]

Kapow and AFB in the NZ side. No surprises there, both talented guys and good luck to them. 🙂

 

[HappilyManly]

What is fifita's reason for not playing for Australia?

No big loss really, fifita has been average of late. Campbell-Gillard is a talented forward on the rise, so good luck to him..

I didn't bother reading the link - must just want to party with JT 😀