He should thank his lucky stars at all that he's eligible next year at all.
The idea that the all stars game should count towards his suspension at all is racist as **** anyway. Maori and aboriginals get some kind of discount because they are talented and from a certain heritage. **** the **** off. Just scrap the stupid concept. It's usually an eyesore anyway, hold something else instead.
“The good news is Matty Koellner has been cleared of any serious knee injury, with scans showing all is in tact. He’ll continue with some minor rehab.”
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Great news - thought it deserved to be highlighted so it wasn't buried in a general thread.
If Kobe is lock the real options for front row are
Haas
Cariggan
Willison
Btk
Jensen
And big Marty
Add some impressive T&T over the last 2 weeks and we have experience, youth and energy
The only thing we may be lacking is the scare factor but Willison may bring this
Brisbane giant Ben Te Kura has won over fellow prop Payne Haas and made an early statement about his desire to win a bench spot for round one.
The 20-year-old, who stands at a whopping 205cm, is not the only front-rower giving coach Michael Maguire a big call to make about his bench for the March 6 clash with Sydney Roosters.
Maori All Stars behemoth Xavier Willison, 22, and 35-year-old former New Zealand international Martin Taupau have also impressed in the pre-season.
Te Kura, who...