Dolphins centre Valynce Te Whare cemented his cult status with an NRL debut to remember, scoring two tries as his side dismantled the Sharks in their Magic Round match.
Also working as a groundskeeper at Kayo Stadium last year, Te Whare said he was thankful for his Cup experience for helping him get the basics of the game, although he admits he is still learning the rules.
“All the Cup coaches helped me really well. Here I am – they got me to where I am," the 22-year-old said."Two years ago I was hopefully going to play All Blacks and some rugby, but I made the switch last year and then I just thought, just keeping getting good, just keep going in Cup and then my time will come and today was the day.
“I just go out there have fun. Keep it simple for myself. Just run hard, tackle hard and just laugh and have fun.” The dolphins are leaving no stone unturned and no blade of grass uncut as they prepare for Saturday's Hostplus Cup Grand Final.
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