US EditionReports: Hammer, Haas and Tino to Ditch Kangaroo Tour?
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 20 – The Eels released Matterson to join the Wolves, led by Sam Burgess, while Koroisau signed a contract extension to continue with the Tigers this NRL season.
- Kevin Walters is set to be officially announced as Australia's head coach for the upcoming three-test Ashes series in England this year.
- Walters won the coaching race amid ARLC rules barring club coaches from the role and with Wayne Bennett previously favored.
- The Kangaroos will play tests on October 25 at Wembley, November 1 at Everton Stadium, and November 8 at Headingley, preparing to depart two weeks after the NRL grand final.
- Reports reveal players Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Payne Haas, and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, who have all represented Australia, are considering representing Samoa instead at the Pacific Championships.
- This coaching appointment and player availability uncertainty suggest challenges in team cohesion and leadership ahead of the first Kangaroo Tour since 2003.
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Don’t begrudge them: Carrigan gives Samoa trio blessing
Australia forward Pat Carrigan wants to play alongside Brisbane teammate Payne Haas for the Kangaroos but will understand if he chooses Samoa instead. Haas, Gold Coast captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow have all represented Australia but will soon make a decision about whether they link with Samoa for the end-of-season Pacific Championships. The tournament is on at the same time as the Kangaroos’ three-Test tou…
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