RL World Cup 2017 Thread...* SPOILERS

Kiwi WC Squad (or what's left of them)

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors)
Dallin Watene Zelezniak (Penrith Panthers)
Jason Nightingale (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders)
Gerard Beale (Cronulla Sharks/Warriors)
Brad Takairangi (Parramatta Eels)
Dean Whare (Penrith Panthers)
Peta Hiku (Warrington Wolves)
Shaun Johnson (Warriors)
Thomas Leuluai (Wigan Warriors)
Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos)
Te Maire Martin (North Queensland Cowboys)
Danny Levi (Newcastle Knights)
Adam Blair (Brisbane Broncos/Warriors) captain
Martin Taupau (Manly Sea Eagles)
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters)
**Russell Packer (St George Illawarra Dragons/Wests Tigers)**
Addin Fonua-Blake (Many Sea Eagles)
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm)
Simon Mannering (Warriors)
Kenny Bromwich (Melbourne Storm)
Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders)
Isaac Liu (Sydney Roosters)
**Elijah Taylor (Wests Tigers)**

Congrats Elijah and Russell….
 
Thursday 5th October 2017
10:59am
**Fifita, Taumalolo in Tonga World Cup squad**

Star forwards Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo headline an impressive 24-man Tongan squad named for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

The addition of the representative middle men bolsters an already impressive squad, with all 24 men either currently playing in the NRL or with previous NRL experience.

Michael Jennings, Daniel Tupou, David Fusitu'a, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Solomone Kata, Mahe Fonua and Manu Vatuvei will fight for places across the backline, while Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sika Manu, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sam Moa will complement the go-forward Taumalolo and Fifita provide.

Tonga will start their campaign against Scotland in Cairns before travelling to Hamilton to face fierce rivals Samoa and New Zealand in successive weeks.

Tonga 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad
Andrew Fifita
Mahe Fonua
David Fusitu'a
Siliva Havilli
Ata Hingano
Will Hopoate
Konrad Hurrell
Michael Jennings
Solomone Kata
Sione Katoa
Samisoni Langi
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sika Manu
Manu Ma'u
Sam Moa
Ben Murdoch Masila
Joe Ofahengaue
Tevita Pangai Jnr
Ukuma Ta'ai
Sio Siua Taukieaho
Jason Taumalolo
Peni Terepo
Daniel Tupou
Manu Vatuvei

http://www.nrl.com/fifita-taumalolo-in-tonga-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/113742/default.aspx
 
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Thursday 5th October 2017
10:59am
**Fifita, Taumalolo in Tonga World Cup squad**

Star forwards Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo headline an impressive 24-man Tongan squad named for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

The addition of the representative middle men bolsters an already impressive squad, with all 24 men either currently playing in the NRL or with previous NRL experience.

Michael Jennings, Daniel Tupou, David Fusitu'a, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Solomone Kata, Mahe Fonua and Manu Vatuvei will fight for places across the backline, while Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sika Manu, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sam Moa will complement the go-forward Taumalolo and Fifita provide.

Tonga will start their campaign against Scotland in Cairns before travelling to Hamilton to face fierce rivals Samoa and New Zealand in successive weeks.

Tonga 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad
Andrew Fifita
Mahe Fonua
David Fusitu'a
Siliva Havilli
Ata Hingano
Will Hopoate
Konrad Hurrell
Michael Jennings
Solomone Kata
Sione Katoa
Samisoni Langi
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sika Manu
Manu Ma'u
Sam Moa
Ben Murdoch Masila
Joe Ofahengaue
Tevita Pangai Jnr
Ukuma Ta'ai
Sio Siua Taukieaho
Jason Taumalolo
Peni Terepo
Daniel Tupou
Manu Vatuvei

http://www.nrl.com/fifita-taumalolo-in-tonga-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/113742/default.aspx
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That's a pretty darn good squad.
 
WOW! Boyd out and Mansour in over Tedesco.

I think Teddy will be blaming his team mates and the Tigers poor season for his non selection, but I think there is more to Maniga's decision. I think he might have seen what most of us Tigers fans saw and that was a season from Teddy that was well below the previous couple of years.

No doubt Teddy tried his guts out, but he was also guilty of stifling the attack and seems to have lost that passing game he had to setup his outside men. Sure he made plenty of metres and a gazillion tackle breaks but they rarely led to points.
 
Fifita OUT..Campbell-Gillard..IN..

Fifita's papers should be stamped..never again..
 
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how many tigers players are in the world cup
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So far

Elijah Taylor (NZ)
Russell Packer (NZ)
Mahe Fonua (Tonga)
Tuimoala Lolohea (Tonga)
Nathan Milone (Italy)

Squads have until 13th October to be named..
 
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how many tigers players are in the world cup
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Depending if you are counting Woods and Tedesco.

We will have Tui, ET, Packer, Fonua, Kev, Aloiai, Sue, Milone, Twal, Tedesco, Woods - 11 players as long as there are no surprise call-ups

Surprised Suli isn't playing for Tonga after he already represented them in May.
 
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Thursday 5th October 2017
10:59am
**Fifita, Taumalolo in Tonga World Cup squad**

Star forwards Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo headline an impressive 24-man Tongan squad named for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

The addition of the representative middle men bolsters an already impressive squad, with all 24 men either currently playing in the NRL or with previous NRL experience.

Michael Jennings, Daniel Tupou, David Fusitu'a, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Solomone Kata, Mahe Fonua and Manu Vatuvei will fight for places across the backline, while Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sika Manu, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sam Moa will complement the go-forward Taumalolo and Fifita provide.

Tonga will start their campaign against Scotland in Cairns before travelling to Hamilton to face fierce rivals Samoa and New Zealand in successive weeks.

Tonga 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad
Andrew Fifita
Mahe Fonua
David Fusitu'a
Siliva Havilli
Ata Hingano
Will Hopoate
Konrad Hurrell
Michael Jennings
Solomone Kata
Sione Katoa
Samisoni Langi
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sika Manu
Manu Ma'u
Sam Moa
Ben Murdoch Masila
Joe Ofahengaue
Tevita Pangai Jnr
Ukuma Ta'ai
Sio Siua Taukieaho
Jason Taumalolo
Peni Terepo
Daniel Tupou
Manu Vatuvei

http://www.nrl.com/fifita-taumalolo-in-tonga-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/113742/default.aspx

That's a pretty darn good squad.
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That squad will give NZ a run for their money as top of group.
 
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Thursday 5th October 2017
10:59am
**Fifita, Taumalolo in Tonga World Cup squad**

Star forwards Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo headline an impressive 24-man Tongan squad named for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

The addition of the representative middle men bolsters an already impressive squad, with all 24 men either currently playing in the NRL or with previous NRL experience.

Michael Jennings, Daniel Tupou, David Fusitu'a, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Solomone Kata, Mahe Fonua and Manu Vatuvei will fight for places across the backline, while Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sika Manu, Joe Ofahengaue, Tevita Pangai Jnr and Sam Moa will complement the go-forward Taumalolo and Fifita provide.

Tonga will start their campaign against Scotland in Cairns before travelling to Hamilton to face fierce rivals Samoa and New Zealand in successive weeks.

Tonga 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad
Andrew Fifita
Mahe Fonua
David Fusitu'a
Siliva Havilli
Ata Hingano
Will Hopoate
Konrad Hurrell
Michael Jennings
Solomone Kata
Sione Katoa
Samisoni Langi
Tuimoala Lolohea
Sika Manu
Manu Ma'u
Sam Moa
Ben Murdoch Masila
Joe Ofahengaue
Tevita Pangai Jnr
Ukuma Ta'ai
Sio Siua Taukieaho
Jason Taumalolo
Peni Terepo
Daniel Tupou
Manu Vatuvei

http://www.nrl.com/fifita-taumalolo-in-tonga-world-cup-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/113742/default.aspx
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1\. Hopoate
2\. Fusitu'a
3\. Kata
4\. Jennings
5\. Fonua
6\. Lolohea
7\. Hingano
8\. Fifita
9\. Katoa
10\. Ofahengaue
11\. Terepo
12\. Ma'u
13\. Taumalalo

14\. Taukieaho
15\. Pantai Jr
16\. Manu
17\. Moa

I would like to see Suli added to this team but it looks the goods!
 
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Kiwi WC Squad (or what's left of them)

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors)
Dallin Watene Zelezniak (Penrith Panthers)
Jason Nightingale (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders)
Gerard Beale (Cronulla Sharks/Warriors)
Brad Takairangi (Parramatta Eels)
Dean Whare (Penrith Panthers)
Peta Hiku (Warrington Wolves)
Shaun Johnson (Warriors)
Thomas Leuluai (Wigan Warriors)
Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos)
Te Maire Martin (North Queensland Cowboys)
Danny Levi (Newcastle Knights)
Adam Blair (Brisbane Broncos/Warriors) captain
Martin Taupau (Manly Sea Eagles)
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters)
**Russell Packer (St George Illawarra Dragons/Wests Tigers)**
Addin Fonua-Blake (Many Sea Eagles)
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm)
Simon Mannering (Warriors)
Kenny Bromwich (Melbourne Storm)
Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders)
Isaac Liu (Sydney Roosters)
**Elijah Taylor (Wests Tigers)**

Congrats Elijah and Russell….
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1\. RTS
2\. DWZ
3\. Whare
4\. Taikarangi
5\. Rapana
6\. TMM
7\. Johnson
8\. Packer
9\. Levi
10\. JWH
11\. Taupau
12\. Mannering
13\. ET

14\. A sofa-Solomona
15\. Liu
16\. Tapine
17\. Fonua-Blake

Not bad side but won't be able to challenge the Aussies, Taumalalo was a big blow
 
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how many tigers players are in the world cup

Depending if you are counting Woods and Tedesco.

We will have Tui, ET, Packer, Fonua, Kev, Aloiai, Sue, Milone, Twal, Tedesco, Woods - 11 players as long as there are no surprise call-ups

Surprised Suli isn't playing for Tonga after he already represented them in May.
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Woods and Tedesco are not Wests Tigers players Ben, as much as some wish they still were.
 
Fifita should never be selected for NSW again after this. Knowing how shoddy the rules are though, I'm sure he'll be one of the first Blues chosen next year.

Matulino has to be unlucky, especially given no Taulmalolo, Bromwich and Proctor. Was one of the Warriors best towards the end of the year. No complaints though, means he will be fresh for us.
 
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how many tigers players are in the world cup

Depending if you are counting Woods and Tedesco.

We will have Tui, ET, Packer, Fonua, Kev, Aloiai, Sue, Milone, Twal, Tedesco, Woods - 11 players as long as there are no surprise call-ups

Surprised Suli isn't playing for Tonga after he already represented them in May.

Woods and Tedesco are not Wests Tigers players Ben, as much as some wish they still were.
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Well the tigers are still congratulating them on their Twitter account, and they haven't congratulated any other Roosters or Bulldogs players.
 
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how many tigers players are in the world cup

Depending if you are counting Woods and Tedesco.

We will have Tui, ET, Packer, Fonua, Kev, Aloiai, Sue, Milone, Twal, Tedesco, Woods - 11 players as long as there are no surprise call-ups

Surprised Suli isn't playing for Tonga after he already represented them in May.

Woods and Tedesco are not Wests Tigers players Ben, as much as some wish they still were.

Well the tigers are still congratulating them on their Twitter account, and they haven't congratulated any other Roosters or Bulldogs players.
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Because they are still paying their salaries. From a playing standpoint, they are gone. No longer Tigers.
 
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