Will this be the push David Fifita needs?

[Balmain_Tiger]

David and his brother Andrew will both be debuting for Tonga on Sunday.
Im hoping that David has a big game pushing his chances for the squad next year.
Otherwise im sure he will get swooped up by another.

 

[Geo]

Did you answer your own question or are you asking?

Why does he need a push?

What will happen if other clubs swoop now that he has attained International honours?

 

[Spartan117]

It not really International honours.

I could play for Mongolian National side tonight and that dosnt really mean anything does it.

Dave should be wrapped - we here at the WTF are really hoping that he cracks the big time.

 

[Geo]

It not really International honours.

**I could play for Mongolian National side tonight and that dosnt really mean anything does it.**

Dave should be wrapped - we here at the WTF are really hoping that he cracks the big time.

:astonished: Tell that to them….


Doesn't mean anything...pffft

 

[redemption]

David and his brother Andrew will both be debuting for Tonga on Sunday.
Im hoping that David has a big game pushing his chances for the squad next year.
Otherwise im sure he will get swooped up by another.

Firstly thanks for the scoop (48 hours late)!

Secondly - what is your point???

David is simply not as good a player as Andrew at this stage. I fail to see how a game for Tonga against the very ordinary Samoan team (see the result v NZ) is going to propel him into our top 25 or 17!

A quality off-season is the best way to get an early run in the trials!

This selection should be good for both lads development - but as for the"push David needs" - I have no frigging idea what that even means!!

 

[innsaneink]

Dunno about a 'push' or some such thing….but it should boost and do his confidence no harm at all.

Congrats to both bro's

My young blokes coach will be on the other side coaching/training capacity

BTW Tame Tupou was initially selected for samoa but had to withdraw with injury

 

[king_sirro]

Im more concerned about Andrew fullfilling his potential with Wests Tigers…...........ill worry about David later

 

[Balmain_Tiger]

David and his brother Andrew will both be debuting for Tonga on Sunday.
Im hoping that David has a big game pushing his chances for the squad next year.
Otherwise im sure he will get swooped up by another.

Firstly thanks for the scoop (48 hours late)!

Secondly - what is your point???

David is simply not as good a player as Andrew at this stage. I fail to see how a game for Tonga against the very ordinary Samoan team (see the result v NZ) is going to propel him into our top 25 or 17!

A quality off-season is the best way to get an early run in the trials!

This selection should be good for both lads development - but as for the"push David needs" - I have no frigging idea what that even means!!

my point is that a run with a team that actually has some credentials could push him to reach his potential

 

[Guest]

David and his brother Andrew will both be debuting for Tonga on Sunday.
Im hoping that David has a big game pushing his chances for the squad next year.
Otherwise im sure he will get swooped up by another.

Firstly thanks for the scoop (48 hours late)!

Secondly - what is your point???

David is simply not as good a player as Andrew at this stage. I fail to see how a game for Tonga against the very ordinary Samoan team (see the result v NZ) is going to propel him into our top 25 or 17!

A quality off-season is the best way to get an early run in the trials!

This selection should be good for both lads development - but as for the"push David needs" - I have no frigging idea what that even means!!

my point is that a run with a team that actually has some credentials could push him to reach his potential

Maybe, he needs to really needs to look at his discipline and look to improve his training, keep his diet strict and learn as much as he can from the more experienced forwards at the Tigers. Setting a good example at training and doing all the little things right is what will help his chances of playing FG next season. He knows he's not the first, second or third choice prop at the Tigers so the challenge is there for him to improve his game so he does get to that standard.

 

[IronTiger]

is it being televised?

 

[Mrs_T]

Looks like David Fifita has been pushed right out of the team! :frowning:

 

[Geo]

Looks like David Fifita has been pushed right out of the team! :frowning:

Which team…Tonga... 😕

 

[Bazzinator]

Samoa:
1\. Quentin Laulu-Togagae
2\. Francis Meli
3\. Frank Winterstein
4\. George Carmont
5\. Tanielu Pasene
6\. Ben Roberts
7\. Pita Godinet
8\. Tony Puletua ©
9\. Masada Iosefa
10\. Mark Taufua
11\. Harrison Hansen
12\. David Solomona
13\. Joseph Paulo

14\. Joshua McGuire
15\. Ali Lauitiiti
16\. Terrance Seuseu
17\. Constantine Mika
18\. Willie Isa

Tonga:
1\. Etu Uaisele
2\. Fetongi Tuinauvai
3\. Sione Lousi
4\. Sione Tongia
5\. Atelea Okati
6\. Feleti Mateo (c)
7\. Eddie Paea
**8\. Andrew Fifita**
9\. Tevita Latu
10\. Epalahame Lauaki
11\. Ukuma Ta’ai
12\. Richie Fa’aoso
13\. James Tutuila

14\. Mickey Paea
15\. Sam Moa
16\. Fokolulu Taumalolo
17\. Siosaia Vave
18\. Ronnie Alovilli
19\. Alai Taufa’ao
20\. Saia Taufalele

 

[alien]

Is David Fifita injured???

 

[AJ1]

Francis Meli….so is Italy

I think Sam Moa is playing in the wrong team

 

[redemption]

Dunno about a 'push' or some such thing….but it should boost and do his confidence no harm at all.

Congrats to both bro's

My young blokes coach will be on the other side coaching/training capacity

BTW Tame Tupou was initially selected for samoa but had to withdraw with injury

Tame must be half-Samoan as Tupou is a Tongan name (not having a go - for example Asotasi is half-Maori and half-Samoan)!

 

[redemption]

Im more concerned about Andrew fullfilling his potential with Wests Tigers…...........ill worry about David later

Andrew is starting - David has missed the 20 man game-day squad with ex-Tiger Sam Moa preferred off the bench!

Makes the topic a moot point!

 

[innsaneink]

Dunno about a 'push' or some such thing….but it should boost and do his confidence no harm at all.

Congrats to both bro's

My young blokes coach will be on the other side coaching/training capacity

BTW Tame Tupou was initially selected for samoa but had to withdraw with injury

Tame must be half-Samoan as Tupou is a Tongan name (not having a go - for example Asotasi is half-Maori and half-Samoan)!

It may have been Tonga, not quite sure tbh…the convo was brief