Francis Manuleleua thread

He's played there a bit in firsts and reserve grade, but every really good game I've seen him play was on the left, and I can't recall him ever throwing a long pass to the right, so maybe he can only pass well with his right hand (to the left).
He played on the right recently against the Roosters and played well, including a lovely try off a deft pass from Brown 20 metres out. He did switch to the left later after the injury to Lucas and a HIA spell he had.
 
A week ago I said it was unlikely that Francis would be selected for Samoa for the World Cup, but after another great game, both Samoa and New Zealand must be looking at him, and a few more games like that and he must make a squad you'd think.
We saw Leo Thompson improve out of sight after training and playing with NZ.
It would certainly be the best possible off season for Manu to go with Crossland and Ponga to play and train with elite forwards.
Marzhew also deserves a spot on the wing for Samoa. He has only made one appearance for Samoa, he is often overlooked for Tualagi. Tualagi has been average, on form Marzhew definitely deserves it.
 
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