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Winterstein proving his worth in NRL arena
Andrew Prentice, Manly Daily
July 5, 2017 5:10pm
FRANK Winterstein finally feels he belongs at NRL level.
The 30-year-old has been brilliant all season in the backrow, a key figure as the Sea Eagles have marched into the top four after 17 rounds.
It is a remarkable effort given Winterstein was playing rugby in Japan before signing on with the Australian Sevens rugby squad last year.
Frank Winterstein and Daly Cherry-Evans (right) celebrate a try. Picture: AAP
“It has been a bit of a whirlwind for me,’’ Winterstein said.
“Manly gave me an opportunity late last season and things went from there.
“I’m really enjoying my footy and also the sense of brotherhood the team has — on and off the field.”
The Samoan international will have a new second row partner against Penrith this Saturday night in Jarrad Kennedy.
With Curtis Sironen and Lewis Brown both injured, Winterstein has backed the recruit from Canberra to excel at Pepper Stadium.
“He is a tough competitor and fit as a fiddle,’’ he said.
“Jarrad will definitely do a job for us.”