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Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Slater injured as Australia beat US 62-0
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
1:58am Sun 17th November, 2013
A potentially tournament-ending knee injury to fullback Billy Slater marred a twelve-try romp as Australia thrashed the United States 62-0 in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final.
Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne scored four tries each, matching the record for an Australian in a Test match, as the Tomahawks' World Cup fairytale came to a brutal end in front of 5762 fans in Wrexham, Wales.
The win set up a semi-final showdown with either Samoa or Fiji at Wembley next week but the tournament favourites' title hopes may have suffered a significant blow with Slater's injury.
The Melbourne Storm star's week from hell continued as he was carried off the field just after halftime with what looked a serious knee injury.
Slater hurt his left knee after fielding a bomb and copping a heavy shot from US forward Roman Hifo and it is the same knee he injured in last year's State of Origin series.
It came on the back of a dramatic week for Slater, who was arrested but released without charge after being involved in a nightclub fight in Manchester early on Monday morning.
Australia at least have no shortage of fullbacks if Slater is ruled out with Greg Inglis and Hayne at their devastating best playing in the centres on Saturday.
Along with his four tries, Hayne set up several others to justify his surprise selection ahead of specialist centres Brent Tate, Josh Morris and Michael Jennings while Inglis had a double.
Hayne played a crucial role as Morris bagged four tries in the space of 18 minutes to help Australia to a 38-0 lead at the break.
The St George Illawarra winger became the eighth Australian to score four tries in a Test match before Hayne became the ninth.
Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk also scored tries for Australia.
The Tomahawks, who defied their 500-1 tournament odds to reach the last eight, tried hard but the Kangaroos did not concede a try for the third straight match.
The US were on the back foot right from the opening whistle as Smith's kick-off bounced off the crossbar and into Australia's possession.
Johnathan Thurston had an off first half with the boot but recovered to convert seven of Australia's 12 tries.
http://www.nrl.com/slater-injured-as-australia-beat-us-62-0/tabid/10874/newsid/75414/default.aspx
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
1:58am Sun 17th November, 2013
A potentially tournament-ending knee injury to fullback Billy Slater marred a twelve-try romp as Australia thrashed the United States 62-0 in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup quarter-final.
Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne scored four tries each, matching the record for an Australian in a Test match, as the Tomahawks' World Cup fairytale came to a brutal end in front of 5762 fans in Wrexham, Wales.
The win set up a semi-final showdown with either Samoa or Fiji at Wembley next week but the tournament favourites' title hopes may have suffered a significant blow with Slater's injury.
The Melbourne Storm star's week from hell continued as he was carried off the field just after halftime with what looked a serious knee injury.
Slater hurt his left knee after fielding a bomb and copping a heavy shot from US forward Roman Hifo and it is the same knee he injured in last year's State of Origin series.
It came on the back of a dramatic week for Slater, who was arrested but released without charge after being involved in a nightclub fight in Manchester early on Monday morning.
Australia at least have no shortage of fullbacks if Slater is ruled out with Greg Inglis and Hayne at their devastating best playing in the centres on Saturday.
Along with his four tries, Hayne set up several others to justify his surprise selection ahead of specialist centres Brent Tate, Josh Morris and Michael Jennings while Inglis had a double.
Hayne played a crucial role as Morris bagged four tries in the space of 18 minutes to help Australia to a 38-0 lead at the break.
The St George Illawarra winger became the eighth Australian to score four tries in a Test match before Hayne became the ninth.
Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk also scored tries for Australia.
The Tomahawks, who defied their 500-1 tournament odds to reach the last eight, tried hard but the Kangaroos did not concede a try for the third straight match.
The US were on the back foot right from the opening whistle as Smith's kick-off bounced off the crossbar and into Australia's possession.
Johnathan Thurston had an off first half with the boot but recovered to convert seven of Australia's 12 tries.
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Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
What a performance by the Aussies. A thrashing was always on the cards but scoring 62 and to not give up a single point or even a single line break just goes to show how serious they are about regaining the WC trophy. They're well on their way but still plenty of improvement to be made. Hopefully Slater is okay, hearing different things at the moment. And Hayne proved his worth at centre as I thought he would, what a combo he and Morris made, I thought he deserved MOTM and I'd be more than happy for him to stay there for the final.
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Four-try heroes Morris, Hayne match record
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
7:52am Sun 17th November, 2013
Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne were thrilled to share a slice of Kangaroos history on Saturday despite falling just short of individual glory.
Playing next to each other on Australia's right-hand side, Morris and Hayne scored four tries apiece in a 62-0 Rugby League World Cup thrashing of the United States in Wrexham as both matched a Kangaroos record in Test match rugby league.
The duo joined an elite list of Australians to score four tries in a Test, becoming the seventh and eighth players to do so and the first in 13 years.
No Australia player has achieved the feat since Wendell Sailor, Mat Rogers and Gorden Tallis did so in 2000.
John Ribot (1982), Dale Shearer (1986) and Michael O'Connor (1981) also share the record.
St George-Illawarra winger Morris scored his four tries in the space of 18 first-half minutes, raising hopes he could become the first Kangaroos player to score five times in Test.
But he couldn't add to his tally after halftime, despite light-heartedly urging Hayne to give him the ball.
"Moz (Morris) knew (about the record)," Hayne said.
"After halftime he was trying to get me to give him the ball as quick as I could.
"He almost got five but it was called back for a forward pass. He came close but it wasn't to be.
"... For Moz to get four as well makes it that much more special for me."
Parramatta star Hayne, a surprise selection at right centre ahead of specialists including Brent Tate, Josh Morris and Michael Jennings, scored Australia's first try and last three.
He was also instrumental in setting up Morris for several tries in the first half and could perhaps have threatened the outright record himself had he been more selfish.
Hayne said it was his first haul of four tries since doing so as an 18-year-old with Parramatta in 2006.
Morris has achieved the feat once at NRL level and playing for local club Kiama as a teenager.
"It doesn't happen often though and you have to pinch yourself when it does happen," said Morris, whose four tries included one brilliant 60 metre solo effort.
"To share it with Jarryd is a huge achievement."
http://www.nrl.com/four-try-heroes-morris,-hayne-match-record/tabid/10874/newsid/75416/default.aspx
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Australia v USA Player Ratings
By Nigel Wall
NRL.com
8:26am Sun 17th November, 2013
Every player rated from the Kangaroos' 62-0 thrashing of the Tomahawks in the World Cup quarter-finals.
AUSTRALIA
1. Billy Slater: Subdued game at the back and hampered by a knee injury that saw him leave the field. Couldn't get a look in on the attacking fun and games. 6
2. Brett Morris: Scored four tries – all in the first half – and was robbed of a fifth after an inexplicable forward pass ruling. Ran for a game-high 183 metres. 8.5
3. Jarryd Hayne: Looked like he had been playing alongside Brett Morris his entire representative career, such was the ease with which he slotted in at right centre. His dazzling footwork and great running lines saw him bag four tries also. Our man of the match. 9.5
4. Greg Inglis: Confused the USA defence by roving from the left side of the field to the right and back again. Impossible to contain, 'GI' punched out a whopping 15 tackle busts, plus three line busts, two try assists and two line-break assists. 9
5. Darius Boyd: Like Slater, appeared not to have been sent an invitation to the party. Incredibly the winger missed out on a try despite the Kangaroos notching 12 overall. Zero tackle busts. 6
6. Johnathan Thurston: Ran the ball strongly and set up his supports well. Had only a fair afternoon with the boot, converting seven of 12 tries. 8
7. Cooper Cronk: With all the action occurring out wide he tried hard to get into the groove of the game – sometimes too hard. 7
8. Matt Scott: Excellent go-forward yielded 15 runs for 154 metres and six tackle busts. 8.5
9. Cameron Smith: Scored a first-half try and was his usual scheming presence. 8
10. James Tamou: Chimed in with 14 hit-ups but was mostly contained. 7
11. Greg Bird: Lifted in the second half and was a threat down the left edge. Ran 12 times. 7.5
12. Sam Thaiday: Carted the ball (10 hit-ups) with enthusiasm and purpose and made 22 tackles. Polished display. 8
13. Paul Gallen: Possibly hampered by a leg strain he was nonetheless solid in the middle, with 11 hit-ups and 20 tackles. 7.5
14. Daly Cherry-Evans: Made an impact off the bench and would have scored a try but for being offside at a play-the-ball. 7
15. Josh Papalli: Wasn't required to do a lot. Made six hit-ups and 56 metres in limited game time. 6
16. Andrew Fifita: The USA defence did their homework on the big guy, restricting him to just three tackle busts. Still managed 112 metres. 7
17. Corey Parker: Thrived given the open nature of the clash. His flick pass for Hayne to score his fourth try was pure magic. Finished with a game-high three offloads and two line-break assists. 8.5
USA
1. Kristian Freed:Safe under the high kick and also cleaning up grubbers but his light frame saw him continually driven back when returning the ball. Will have nightmares about waves of Kangaroos running at him for weeks to come. 7
2. Bureta Faraimo: Made one monster hit in defence on Billy Slater early on that was worth the price of admission alone. Notched 98 metres and a team-high three tackle busts. Polished effort. 7.5
3. Taylor Welch: An unenviable assignment marking up on Greg Inglis. Missed six tackles. 5
4. Michael Garvey:Tried hard but given the run-around by Hayne. 6
5. Matt Petersen: Won't have the fondest of memories in his last ever game of rugby league. Just six touches of the football. 6
6. Joseph Paulo: Tried too hard on the big stage, at one point having an 'air swing' at an attacking grubber kick. 6
7. Craig Priestly:Tried hard in defence but had limited options outside him in attack. 6
8. Mark Offerdahl: Stamped his presence with 13 first-half hit-ups for 94 metres before being replaced early in the second half. 7.5
9. Joel Luani: Not a great hooker's game. Didn't run the ball once from dummy-half. 6
10. Eddy Pettybourne: The pick of the Tomahawks, Pettybourne was tireless with 14 runs, 117 metres, a game-high four offloads and 35 tackles. 8.5
11. Clint Newton:Made 20 tackles and two offloads but was left embarrassed when Greg Inglis stepped out of his attempted tackle when seemingly halted. 7
12. Matt Shipway: Made 18 crunching tackles. Needed to do more in attack than his eight runs. 7
13. Danny Howard:A fair effort in defence, making 23 tackles. 6.5
14. Tui Samoa: Tried to spark something off the bench, running the ball from dummy-half on three occasions. 7
15. Roman Hifo: Limited game time. 4
16. Mark Cantoni: Hardly seen. 4
17. Les Soloai: Made 10 metres a run from two runs but no other impact. 4
http://www.nrl.com/australia-v-usa-player-ratings/tabid/10874/newsid/75417/default.aspx
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Big loss won't sour US' RLWC: Matterson
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
9:42am Sun 17th November, 2013
United States rugby league coach Terry Matterson says a nightmare ending will not detract from his side's dream run at the Rugby League World Cup.
Matterson admitted to feeling relief when the full-time siren sounded in Saturday's painful 62-0 quarter-final loss to Australia in Wrexham.
But the coach says he could not be more proud of a side which defied all odds to reach the last eight and he will always hold the unexpected experience close to his heart.
"There's a bit of relief that that game is over," Matterson said after watching the Kangaroos run in 12 unanswered tries at Racecourse Stadium.
"They are a wonderful side we played against and I'm no less proud of these guys for what they've done.
"We're focusing on the campaign and making the quarter-finals .
"We won't dwell too much on what happened today. It's an experience for the guys.
"What we've done over the last four weeks has been very special ... and this group of people I'll always remember and will always have a very strong bond with."
North Queensland assistant Matterson guided the tournament's 500-1 outsiders to the last eight after accepting a last-minute SOS to coach the side.
He did not even know all of his players' names when he started in the role, let alone their abilities.
Aside from a handful of players with NRL or Super League experience, the squad featured a host of amateurs and both the staff and playing groups weren't paid a cent.
Skipper Joseph Paulo, one of the players of the tournament, said he hoped the exposure gained from group stage wins over Cook Islands and Wales would help many players in getting professional contracts.
"These boys, over this time, have got the attention they deserve," the Parramatta utility said.
The future of US rugby league remains unclear but Matterson says the team's success can only help.
Media exposure during the tournament included a mention in the New York Times.
"It's such a big market over there and if we can just get a really small piece of that market, it'd be unreal," said Matterson, who said he had not thought about whether he'd like to continue coaching the side.
http://www.nrl.com/big-loss-wont-sour-us-rlwc-matterson/tabid/10874/newsid/75420/default.aspx
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
7:52am Sun 17th November, 2013
Brett Morris and Jarryd Hayne were thrilled to share a slice of Kangaroos history on Saturday despite falling just short of individual glory.
Playing next to each other on Australia's right-hand side, Morris and Hayne scored four tries apiece in a 62-0 Rugby League World Cup thrashing of the United States in Wrexham as both matched a Kangaroos record in Test match rugby league.
The duo joined an elite list of Australians to score four tries in a Test, becoming the seventh and eighth players to do so and the first in 13 years.
No Australia player has achieved the feat since Wendell Sailor, Mat Rogers and Gorden Tallis did so in 2000.
John Ribot (1982), Dale Shearer (1986) and Michael O'Connor (1981) also share the record.
St George-Illawarra winger Morris scored his four tries in the space of 18 first-half minutes, raising hopes he could become the first Kangaroos player to score five times in Test.
But he couldn't add to his tally after halftime, despite light-heartedly urging Hayne to give him the ball.
"Moz (Morris) knew (about the record)," Hayne said.
"After halftime he was trying to get me to give him the ball as quick as I could.
"He almost got five but it was called back for a forward pass. He came close but it wasn't to be.
"... For Moz to get four as well makes it that much more special for me."
Parramatta star Hayne, a surprise selection at right centre ahead of specialists including Brent Tate, Josh Morris and Michael Jennings, scored Australia's first try and last three.
He was also instrumental in setting up Morris for several tries in the first half and could perhaps have threatened the outright record himself had he been more selfish.
Hayne said it was his first haul of four tries since doing so as an 18-year-old with Parramatta in 2006.
Morris has achieved the feat once at NRL level and playing for local club Kiama as a teenager.
"It doesn't happen often though and you have to pinch yourself when it does happen," said Morris, whose four tries included one brilliant 60 metre solo effort.
"To share it with Jarryd is a huge achievement."
http://www.nrl.com/four-try-heroes-morris,-hayne-match-record/tabid/10874/newsid/75416/default.aspx
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Australia v USA Player Ratings
By Nigel Wall
NRL.com
8:26am Sun 17th November, 2013
Every player rated from the Kangaroos' 62-0 thrashing of the Tomahawks in the World Cup quarter-finals.
AUSTRALIA
1. Billy Slater: Subdued game at the back and hampered by a knee injury that saw him leave the field. Couldn't get a look in on the attacking fun and games. 6
2. Brett Morris: Scored four tries – all in the first half – and was robbed of a fifth after an inexplicable forward pass ruling. Ran for a game-high 183 metres. 8.5
3. Jarryd Hayne: Looked like he had been playing alongside Brett Morris his entire representative career, such was the ease with which he slotted in at right centre. His dazzling footwork and great running lines saw him bag four tries also. Our man of the match. 9.5
4. Greg Inglis: Confused the USA defence by roving from the left side of the field to the right and back again. Impossible to contain, 'GI' punched out a whopping 15 tackle busts, plus three line busts, two try assists and two line-break assists. 9
5. Darius Boyd: Like Slater, appeared not to have been sent an invitation to the party. Incredibly the winger missed out on a try despite the Kangaroos notching 12 overall. Zero tackle busts. 6
6. Johnathan Thurston: Ran the ball strongly and set up his supports well. Had only a fair afternoon with the boot, converting seven of 12 tries. 8
7. Cooper Cronk: With all the action occurring out wide he tried hard to get into the groove of the game – sometimes too hard. 7
8. Matt Scott: Excellent go-forward yielded 15 runs for 154 metres and six tackle busts. 8.5
9. Cameron Smith: Scored a first-half try and was his usual scheming presence. 8
10. James Tamou: Chimed in with 14 hit-ups but was mostly contained. 7
11. Greg Bird: Lifted in the second half and was a threat down the left edge. Ran 12 times. 7.5
12. Sam Thaiday: Carted the ball (10 hit-ups) with enthusiasm and purpose and made 22 tackles. Polished display. 8
13. Paul Gallen: Possibly hampered by a leg strain he was nonetheless solid in the middle, with 11 hit-ups and 20 tackles. 7.5
14. Daly Cherry-Evans: Made an impact off the bench and would have scored a try but for being offside at a play-the-ball. 7
15. Josh Papalli: Wasn't required to do a lot. Made six hit-ups and 56 metres in limited game time. 6
16. Andrew Fifita: The USA defence did their homework on the big guy, restricting him to just three tackle busts. Still managed 112 metres. 7
17. Corey Parker: Thrived given the open nature of the clash. His flick pass for Hayne to score his fourth try was pure magic. Finished with a game-high three offloads and two line-break assists. 8.5
USA
1. Kristian Freed:Safe under the high kick and also cleaning up grubbers but his light frame saw him continually driven back when returning the ball. Will have nightmares about waves of Kangaroos running at him for weeks to come. 7
2. Bureta Faraimo: Made one monster hit in defence on Billy Slater early on that was worth the price of admission alone. Notched 98 metres and a team-high three tackle busts. Polished effort. 7.5
3. Taylor Welch: An unenviable assignment marking up on Greg Inglis. Missed six tackles. 5
4. Michael Garvey:Tried hard but given the run-around by Hayne. 6
5. Matt Petersen: Won't have the fondest of memories in his last ever game of rugby league. Just six touches of the football. 6
6. Joseph Paulo: Tried too hard on the big stage, at one point having an 'air swing' at an attacking grubber kick. 6
7. Craig Priestly:Tried hard in defence but had limited options outside him in attack. 6
8. Mark Offerdahl: Stamped his presence with 13 first-half hit-ups for 94 metres before being replaced early in the second half. 7.5
9. Joel Luani: Not a great hooker's game. Didn't run the ball once from dummy-half. 6
10. Eddy Pettybourne: The pick of the Tomahawks, Pettybourne was tireless with 14 runs, 117 metres, a game-high four offloads and 35 tackles. 8.5
11. Clint Newton:Made 20 tackles and two offloads but was left embarrassed when Greg Inglis stepped out of his attempted tackle when seemingly halted. 7
12. Matt Shipway: Made 18 crunching tackles. Needed to do more in attack than his eight runs. 7
13. Danny Howard:A fair effort in defence, making 23 tackles. 6.5
14. Tui Samoa: Tried to spark something off the bench, running the ball from dummy-half on three occasions. 7
15. Roman Hifo: Limited game time. 4
16. Mark Cantoni: Hardly seen. 4
17. Les Soloai: Made 10 metres a run from two runs but no other impact. 4
http://www.nrl.com/australia-v-usa-player-ratings/tabid/10874/newsid/75417/default.aspx
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Big loss won't sour US' RLWC: Matterson
By Liam FitzGibbon
AAP
9:42am Sun 17th November, 2013
United States rugby league coach Terry Matterson says a nightmare ending will not detract from his side's dream run at the Rugby League World Cup.
Matterson admitted to feeling relief when the full-time siren sounded in Saturday's painful 62-0 quarter-final loss to Australia in Wrexham.
But the coach says he could not be more proud of a side which defied all odds to reach the last eight and he will always hold the unexpected experience close to his heart.
"There's a bit of relief that that game is over," Matterson said after watching the Kangaroos run in 12 unanswered tries at Racecourse Stadium.
"They are a wonderful side we played against and I'm no less proud of these guys for what they've done.
"We're focusing on the campaign and making the quarter-finals .
"We won't dwell too much on what happened today. It's an experience for the guys.
"What we've done over the last four weeks has been very special ... and this group of people I'll always remember and will always have a very strong bond with."
North Queensland assistant Matterson guided the tournament's 500-1 outsiders to the last eight after accepting a last-minute SOS to coach the side.
He did not even know all of his players' names when he started in the role, let alone their abilities.
Aside from a handful of players with NRL or Super League experience, the squad featured a host of amateurs and both the staff and playing groups weren't paid a cent.
Skipper Joseph Paulo, one of the players of the tournament, said he hoped the exposure gained from group stage wins over Cook Islands and Wales would help many players in getting professional contracts.
"These boys, over this time, have got the attention they deserve," the Parramatta utility said.
The future of US rugby league remains unclear but Matterson says the team's success can only help.
Media exposure during the tournament included a mention in the New York Times.
"It's such a big market over there and if we can just get a really small piece of that market, it'd be unreal," said Matterson, who said he had not thought about whether he'd like to continue coaching the side.
http://www.nrl.com/big-loss-wont-sour-us-rlwc-matterson/tabid/10874/newsid/75420/default.aspx
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rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
I don't think anyone doubted his ability, They just questioned selecting him out of position...
As for Brett Morris he scored 4 tries and nobody can take that achievement away but being realistic 3 of those 4 tries were handed to him on a platter and most wingers would've scored them..
It's ok to experiment against teams like the USA but I wouldn't be so keen if we end up playing NZ in the Final...
If Slater is fit I still believe our best lineup against Fiji/Samoa is...
1. Slater
2. Hayne
3. Jennings
4. Inglis
5. Boyd
Realistically though Sheens probably won't change against Fiji/Samoa (Providing Slater is fit)
1. Slater
2. B.Morris
3. Hayne
4. Inglis
5. Boyd
If Slater is out then I would like to see this lineup against Fiji/Samoa...
1. Inglis
2. B.Morris
3. Hayne
4. Jennings
5. Boyd
Although If Slater isn't fit Tim Sheens will probably go with...
1. Inglis
2. B.Morris
3. Hayne
4. Tate (Even though Jennings should be there)
5. Boyd
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Hamish171
Adam Woolnough
I reckon it will. He is going to be marking Goodwin and I think Hayne could cause more havoc on that right centre. Anyways, Hayne will have a go against Fiji/Samoa at right centre and will probably have another terrific game.
danielyou56
1997 & 2001...
i don't get if slater was injured why hayne wouldn't be picked [MENTION=1596]rhugh89[/MENTION]
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
I updated my post lol...
Your right I doubt Sheens will change the lineup...
Guess we will just have to wait and see in regards to performance
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Sorry, Honest mistake !!
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Thought Aus would have put on a bit more than 60 tbh, that's a fairly good effort from the USA.
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Thurston missed 5 goals...
USA played well for the first 10 minutes and then fell apart...
A few times this cup I've expected a side to concede around 80 against one of the big guns, but they haven't. Maybe the gap is closing between the minnows and the big three?
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
It is closing I think...But NZ and Australia are way still way ahead of everyone else..
England are not convincing at all...
The USA and Scotland have over-achieved and with the right funding and resources they can start challenging for top 10 in the world (Currently 11 & 12)
Teams higher up like France (4th), Wales (5th), Tonga (10th) and Ireland (9th) better watch out I think...
Great for the international game !!!
It is closing I think...But NZ and Australia are way still way ahead of everyone else..
England are not convincing at all...
The USA and Scotland have over-achieved and with the right funding and resources they can start challenging for top 10 in the world (Currently 11 & 12)
Teams higher up like France (4th), Wales (5th), Tonga (10th) and Ireland (9th) better watch out I think...
Great for the international game !!!
It's slow progress, but still good to see.
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Agreed, Give it 5-10 years and there is no telling how much better these sides can be...
Fantastic to see !!