Kalyn Ponga’s stated intention of prioritising club over country could backfire as the fallout from his Kangaroos call continues.
The fallout from Kalyn Ponga’s decision to snub the Kangaroos continues, with the NRL exploring the possibility of banning the Dally M medallist from games next year.
The chances of Newcastle winning their first premiership since 2001 would be dealt a significant blow if Ponga is forced to miss the start of their 2025 campaign. Is selected to play for, or tour with, a Representative Team, but, subsequent to selection, he withdraws from that Representative Team; or
Ponga finished the regular season as arguably the form player of the competition and was a genuine fullback or No. 14 option for coach Mal Meninga for the Test matches against New Zealand and Tonga. “You’d think you’d be determined to get in there and make up for the big loss last year . The only reason I can think of is if he’s been told he won’t make it, and he’s tried to get in first. It’s disappointing to hear.
“I know all the blokes I had the thrill of playing international football with would give their left arm to play. “I want to win a comp,” Ponga said. “For me anything short of that, isn’t success. My focus has never shifted from wanting to win a premiership with the Knights, that has been my gaol since I joined the club in 2018 and continues to be my focus.
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