No mind games, no misdirection, no train-offs during camp – a brief conversation with Brad Fittler was all it took. Damien Cook has revealed Fittler gathered he and new starting hooker Api Koroisau to clear the air as the first order of business in camp for Origin II. “Once we got into camp, the next …
Queensland great Paul Vautin has turned the blowtorch on New South Wales coach Brad Fittler for making mass changes mid-Origin series. The Blues lost game one by only a converted try, but then swung the ax and made five changes to the line-up ahead of Origin II in Perth this Sunday. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Tariq Sims, …
NRL great PAUL GALLEN will appear on Nine’s 100% FOOTY every Monday night of the NRL season, debating rugby league’s hottest topics alongside Phil Gould and James Bracey. Tune in tonight at 10:45pm (AEDT) ahead of State of Origin II! I was initially surprised by the number of changes to the New South Wales side …
The opening State of Origin game of 2022 is only a fortnight away, and players have one more week to force their way into calculations. New South Wales coach Brad Fittler will announce a squad of 22 players on Sunday night, while rookie Maroons coach Billy Slater will do the same on Monday. And with …