WT hit a point every season where they fall off dramatically physically, resulting in eye-watering scores against, an increase in mental fatigue errors, sin bins and penalties. Hope I’m wrong but yesterday was the red flashing light we see at the same stage every single year

Samuela’s reported extension lines up with Sione’s contract…and would think any Latu extension will do the same

- Samuela Fainu is set to sign a two year extension at WT, rejecting the chance to hit free agency. The extension will be worth $1.6 million, less than he would’ve commanded on the open market, amid interest from at least three rival clubs (Telegraph)

KPP back and offloading at will

Latu reportedly suffered a pec strain from an awkward KPP tackle.

Latu off with a shoulder issue following contact from KPP. Gutting for Latu. Had been huge defensively to start the game. Kid just can’t win.

Great shot 1 on 1 from Latu to stop KPP at speed and force an error

Latu Fainu a confirmed starter at 5/8 for Tonga. Tyson Frizell and KPP also start

Random RLWC fact for the day: All 5 of Lebanon’s starting forwards have spent time at WT: Jaxson Rahme, James Roumanos, Tony Sukkar, Charbel Tasipale and Alex Twal

Looking forward to seeing KPP back on the field tonight. As good as any WT player on both sides of the ball before his pec injury. KPP + Nsemba vs Haumole + Wong is some 2RF match up.

By the squad named, seems like Latu will end up falling into same role he has done at WT due to lack of other options at hooker for Tonga. He’s a long way ahead of Tui at this point as a half, but only one of them ‘can’ play 9. Same trap at WT where he lost out due to 9 depth.

Finals drought? Mate, WT have qualified for the Wildcard Weekend 9 times already in their existence

“It’s a younger squad, and I need to earn the respect once I get there. I’m not going to walk in and expect people to listen to me or follow what I do. I need to lead by example, and that needs to be earned through the pre-season.” smh.com.au/sport/nrl/what-ha…

Fiji vs Cook Islands 7. Brandon Wakeham vs Esan Marsters 12. Kiti Kautoga vs Reuben Porter 14. Josese Lanyon vs Rua Ngatikaura Love a good WT related matchup

Kezie Apps and Shaylee Bent form the starting 2RF for 🇦🇺 Battle of the #7s with Losana Lutu 🇫🇯 up against Raecene McGregor 🇳🇿 . Shaniece Monschau named on the bench for the Kiwis

Could be a huge for few weeks for Latu and his career with a bit of luck injury wise. Hopefully club hasn’t sat on its hands re contract. Playing with some serious strike on the edges and a big, experienced middle. Combo w/Lehi from Manly jnrs + should work well with Izzy Katoa

Latu/Katoa might be the most direct halves combo of all time

Hooker/lock/centre Latu named in the halves