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Both lads were pictured yesterday with the Tongan team that takes on Samoa on Sunday before the Aussie game!
Congrats boys!!
Congrats boys!!
Fifita boys in Tonga squad
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Can they still play for NSW in State of Origin??
The system is Screwy
The system is Screwy
KingOvKingz09
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@Spartan117 said:
yeah im pretty sure they can.
i think the knights winger Ukuila Ueata or something, played for fiji, but he can still play for nsw
Tiger_Watto
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I think this is great… Just being around the build up and a structured camp will ensure the boys come back focused next year to achieve more.
Well Done!
Well Done!
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I think Uate had to wait 2 years though.
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@alien said:
That is the rule, yes.
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Brotherly shove: Fifita double act ready to give opponents trouble
Chris Barrett
October 22, 2010
IT LOOMS as a frightening preview of things to come for the Wests Tigers' NRL opponents. Twins Andrew and David Fifita, 21, are yet to play first grade together for their club, the Tigers, but they will make their international debuts alongside each other for Tonga at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday.
Andrew, of course, has already provided a glimpse of just how damaging he can be when in full stride, impressing hugely in a debut NRL season in which he featured 22 times and scored five tries. David, meanwhile, has been quietly building on his game in the second-tier NSW Cup with Balmain-Ryde Eastwood.
The lesser-known brother from Blacktown is intent on making the leap to the NRL, too, and joining with Andrew in raising hell for the Tigers. First, though, comes international duty, with both picked in their maiden rep squads for Tonga for the clash with Pacific rivals Samoa on Sunday.
Advertisement: Story continues below The match is the curtain-raiser to Australia's opening Four Nations contest against Papua New Guinea. If the presence of the Fifitas - and the potential fireworks that could result - cannot drag patrons through the gate early, nothing will. ''Playing beside my brother, that's a dream come true,'' Andrew said. ''It's the biggest step of our lives, and it's doing our family proud playing for Tonga.''
The Fifitas, whose father is Tongan and mother is Aboriginal, assumed star status as they mingled with fans, schoolchildren and passers-by outside Parramatta Town Hall this week following a civic reception for the four countries taking the field on Sunday.
Andrew's profile has escalated to the point where he is instantly recognisable, and the reaction from the masses reflected that. He could hardly have a picture taken before someone was tugging on his shirt, or the Tongan flag draped around his shoulders, to request one themselves.
David received the same treatment, not presumably because of his deeds in rugby league to date, but more to do with the fact that, as an identical twin, he was being mistaken for his brother.
''It's a big step from [NSW Cup], skipping first grade, going to international [level],'' Andrew said of his brother. ''Hopefully one day in the future maybe [selection for] Australia could come. But for now … this is more our goal - to get to the World Cup together.''
Andrew also has his heart set on representing NSW in State of Origin, an achievement that is not beyond the realms of possibility. David is seeking to follow in the path his brother has already trodden.
''When I first watched [Andrew] when he debuted I was like, 'It should be me out there with him,' but watching him playing out there all this year pushes me even harder to get up there with him,'' David said.
Chris Barrett
October 22, 2010
IT LOOMS as a frightening preview of things to come for the Wests Tigers' NRL opponents. Twins Andrew and David Fifita, 21, are yet to play first grade together for their club, the Tigers, but they will make their international debuts alongside each other for Tonga at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday.
Andrew, of course, has already provided a glimpse of just how damaging he can be when in full stride, impressing hugely in a debut NRL season in which he featured 22 times and scored five tries. David, meanwhile, has been quietly building on his game in the second-tier NSW Cup with Balmain-Ryde Eastwood.
The lesser-known brother from Blacktown is intent on making the leap to the NRL, too, and joining with Andrew in raising hell for the Tigers. First, though, comes international duty, with both picked in their maiden rep squads for Tonga for the clash with Pacific rivals Samoa on Sunday.
Advertisement: Story continues below The match is the curtain-raiser to Australia's opening Four Nations contest against Papua New Guinea. If the presence of the Fifitas - and the potential fireworks that could result - cannot drag patrons through the gate early, nothing will. ''Playing beside my brother, that's a dream come true,'' Andrew said. ''It's the biggest step of our lives, and it's doing our family proud playing for Tonga.''
The Fifitas, whose father is Tongan and mother is Aboriginal, assumed star status as they mingled with fans, schoolchildren and passers-by outside Parramatta Town Hall this week following a civic reception for the four countries taking the field on Sunday.
Andrew's profile has escalated to the point where he is instantly recognisable, and the reaction from the masses reflected that. He could hardly have a picture taken before someone was tugging on his shirt, or the Tongan flag draped around his shoulders, to request one themselves.
David received the same treatment, not presumably because of his deeds in rugby league to date, but more to do with the fact that, as an identical twin, he was being mistaken for his brother.
''It's a big step from [NSW Cup], skipping first grade, going to international [level],'' Andrew said of his brother. ''Hopefully one day in the future maybe [selection for] Australia could come. But for now … this is more our goal - to get to the World Cup together.''
Andrew also has his heart set on representing NSW in State of Origin, an achievement that is not beyond the realms of possibility. David is seeking to follow in the path his brother has already trodden.
''When I first watched [Andrew] when he debuted I was like, 'It should be me out there with him,' but watching him playing out there all this year pushes me even harder to get up there with him,'' David said.
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Hopefully this is the springboard for David Fifita to push hard for a FG spot for next season. Both the Fifita's have talent and potential, and Andrew has always looked the more likely of the two in the times I have seen them play, but David showed some real improvement in the backend of the season for Balmain and with a really strong off-season could push for a spot on the bench in the event of injuries next season.
Im hoping the WT Leadership convince him to hang in there for at least one more season. The possibilities of having these to guys smashing it up for the Tigers for years to come.
@willow said:
For the Bulldogs…. :wink:
Congrats Andrew and David.....can't wait to see the rip in to Samoa.....
Go Tonga...
117...It was all a bunch of crap...they aint going anywhere.... :laughing:
The lesser-known brother from Blacktown is intent on making the leap to the NRL, too, and joining with Andrew in raising hell for the Tigers. First, though, comes international duty, with both picked in their maiden rep squads for Tonga for the clash with Pacific rivals Samoa on Sunday.
Does this mean they will both be WT in 2011 and beyond?
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I was unaware of their Aboriginal blood - hopefully Andrew can get a spot in the Inidigenous All-Stars - he is far more deserving than the likes of Daine Laurie who was selected last year (before pulling out with his toe injury)!
Tahu will get a run despite playing for Maori last week!
Tahu will get a run despite playing for Maori last week!
@Spartan117 said:
I do not know
but given that Wests Tigers have a high success rate in retaining juniors we want to keep as witnessed by contract extentions to Moltzen, Ayshford, Lui. Dwyer etc in 2010 and given that Andrew is rated highly by Sheens if he continues to improve his game then yes I expect he will receive said extention beyond 2011….David has it all before him as well....
There are even bigger fish to fry in Chris Lawrence ,,,wonder how many clubs will be sniffing around for a Kangaroo representative off contract in 2011....hmmm
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@Mrs T said:
I think it starts at 1pm.
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@Mrs T said:
i wonder why he missed out ??? 😕
redemption
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For the same reason he misses top grade selection with the Tiges!!
Because even ex-Keebra/Tiger Sam Moa from Hull is a better player for now…
Because even ex-Keebra/Tiger Sam Moa from Hull is a better player for now…
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i thought he would have made the interchange atleast
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I can assure you that Sammy Moa isn't a complete bum!
David missed out to guys playing top grade in the ESL!
David missed out to guys playing top grade in the ESL!
