OFFICIAL Rugby League World Cup Discussion

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

I thought it was a joke when a player said Tonga vs Samoa needs to have origin status.... but this game is a BRILLIANT advertisement for international rugby league..

So much passion that can't be manufactured

 

[mitch222]

Don’t Sāmoa have any fans? It’s all Tongans at this game

 

[winslow_wong]

Don’t Sāmoa have any fans? It’s all Tongans at this game

How can you tell the difference? Different colour lava lavas?

 

[Fozz]

Still can't get over how fat Papalli is. He looks like he ate a horse.

 

[Taylor1921]

Still can't get over how fat Papalli is. He looks like he ate a horse.

He's on the Milford diet, Inala pies

 

[Broncs_Fan]

Joey Leilua has piled it on again as well.

 

[Super Freak]

I thought it was a joke when a player said Tonga vs Samoa needs to have origin status.... but this game is a BRILLIANT advertisement for international rugby league..

So much passion that can't be manufactured

If you ever get a chance to watch the 2008 WC match between these two nations, watch it.

It was a very fiery encounter and one of the best of the tournament.

 

[Viti]

For me that’s a no try, Murdoch Masila promoting the ball denied Samoa the opportunity to get a hand under it

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

For me that’s a no try, Murdoch Masila promoting the ball denied Samoa the opportunity to get a hand under it

It's a double movement every day of the week. Sure he would have scored anyway but he lifted his arm off the ground. Stupid mistake that should have been punished...

Same with tongas Shepard try. Sure it wasn't a bad Shepard but it was a clear example of he rule. He ran behind a player in the defensive line.

All that being said, tonga look the stronger side. But if the knights didn't screw samoa over by taking matiutai and moga away, plus Milford didn't need surgery Samoa would be a lot better I think

 

[Viti]

It's a double movement every day of the week. Sure he would have scored anyway but he lifted his arm off the ground. Stupid mistake that should have been punished...

Same with tongas Shepard try. Sure it wasn't a bad Shepard but it was a clear example of he rule. He ran behind a player in the defensive line.

All that being said, tonga look the stronger side. But if the knights didn't screw samoa over by taking matiutai and moga away, plus Milford didn't need surgery Samoa would be a lot better I think

Ese’ese has had a huge game as well, he’s the future for Samoa. Size, footwork and a bit of speed is what they need rather than just all out size

 

[badyon]

Anyone know if offa and Pangai are carrying injuries or just not in the top squad for Tonga? Would like to see them get a run at some stage.

Good question. Anyone up with this? Hard to see how both Terepo and Murdoch-Masila are considered better options for the best side. If you throw in Hurrell, Vatuvei, TPJ, Joffa into this side it is pretty much a semi final team, with a good chance at an upset.

 

[Morkel]

Is Samoa vs Tonga over already? The TV said it was starting at 5:30.

 

[Sproj]

Tonga is second favourite for the tourney I think

 

[Viti]

Good question. Anyone up with this? Hard to see how both Terepo and Murdoch-Masila are considered better options for the best side. If you throw in Hurrell, Vatuvei, TPJ, Joffa into this side it is pretty much a semi final team, with a good chance at an upset.

The only change I would make to the side that played tonight is Vatuvei in for Tupou. TPJ for Terepo maybe but Tonga don’t lose anything with terepo in the side

 

[Viti]

Tonga is second favourite for the tourney I think

Hmm I’m not sure about that, both England and New Zealand would beat Tonga going on tonight’s performance

 

[Nashy]

In Australia, no Australian team playing, put an English ref on. Like, really?

 

[I bleed Maroon]

In Australia, no Australian team playing, put an English ref on. Like, really?

Farcical. Throw the whole concept out the window, baby and bathwater

 

[tommy]

In Australia, no Australian team playing, put an English ref on. Like, really?

The less Australian refs the better.