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The Weswes Network

Welcome to the podcast about everything Rugby League and the premier competition in Australia, the NRL. Join Tana and a panel of fans as they discuss each round of the regular season, State of Origin, and the Rugby League Internationals, including the Pacific Island teams and the Kiwis.

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    Toa Samoa v Tonga take over Parramatta, Match Review, Semi Finals Predictions

    The Usos from the Weswes Network, Tana and Alafau, describe the sold-out Samoa-Tonga match at Parramatta as an electric, family-filled occasion with a rare level of fan passion and cultural pride. They argue the Samoa-Tonga matchup warrants more regular promotion, with Alafau calling for an annual tri-series and suggesting the event could fill major stadiums. Alafau singles out big defensive hits and the impact of the opening exchanges, while both hosts praise the intensity and desperate goal-line defense in the main game. The hosts debate the Kiwis supporters’ mixed flags at a march, with Tana arguing organizers should coordinate around one flag and Alafau defending supporters’ ability to express different heritages. They criticize the bunker’s disallowed Lebanon try against France and discuss how the reversal changed the emotional finish of a close game. Alafau praises Tonga’s pack and attacking threats, while crediting Samoa’s scramble defense and identifying missed opportunities and kicking as decisive factors in the 20-18 result. They discuss the uneven standard across the World Cup, pointing to NRL experience, domestic competition strength, pathways, and national pride as factors behind large score gaps. Ahead of the semifinals, they weigh the Kiwis-Tonga matchup and debate whether Tonga can upset Australia, including concerns about the Kangaroos’ selections and attack.

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Welcome to the podcast about everything Rugby League and the premier competition in Australia, the NRL. Join Tana and a panel of fans as they discuss each round of the regular season, State of Origin, and the Rugby League Internationals, including the Pacific Island teams and the Kiwis.

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