Mal Meninga ‘surprised’ by Latrell Mitchell move amid absence from Kangaroos squad

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga admits he was “surprised” Latrell Mitchell played in the Koori Knockout, explaining he didn’t pick the Rabbitohs star in Australia’s Pacific Championships because he thought he was injured.

on Tuesday for the upcoming Pacific Championships, which will see Australia take on Samoa, and New Zealand later this month.

“South Sydney Rabbitohs said he was out because of injury. We have just gone with that,” Meninga said at the Kangaroos squad announcement.Latrell is said to be recovering from a hand injury. Mitchell responded to the scrutiny around his appearance at the local rugby league competition, saying he wanted to give back to his community and it’s “not my time” to play for the Kangaroos.“It’s not my time to put the jersey on this year. It’s for someone that deserves a crack! I will be back.

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