NSW State of Origin stars face big decision after being named for Tonga in NRL representative round
NSW Blues stars Daniel Tupou and Kotoni Staggs face a very big decision after the pair were officially named in Mate Ma'a Tonga's extended squad for next weekend's test against New Zealand. Daniel Tupou consoles Kotoni Staggs during State of Origin game one on June 8 Tongan players celebrate after a historic victory over the Kangaroos in 2019 It's a decision that must take into account the fact that after a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami, Tonga needs the best possible men playing to give the tiny island nation a valuable injection of happiness and pride. NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler will name his State of Origin team this Sunday Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has selected a pair of Blues hopefuls in his extended squad NSW coach Brad Fittler and Tonga coach Kristian Woolf have refused to exchange in a public war over eligibility, with the latter saying the pair had been very collaborative throughout the situation. Staggs has made two appearances for Tonga, and has both Indigenous and Tongan heritage Daniel Tupou makes a break playing for Tonga in 2018 against Samoa Woolf is of the belief 'Origin shouldn't interfere with ability to play international football' - a sentiment likely everyone bar the ARL agrees with.
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