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Two of the NRL’s in-form centres will go face to face at Suncorp Stadium tonight in what may very well be an early State of Origin audition.
They’re each in competition for a NSW Blues debut, and coach Brad Fittler can have a detailed eye on tonight’s motion.
Talakai rocketed into Origin calculations final week when he scored two first-half tries and had three assists towards Manly.
“I really like Kotoni’s angle – the second (9’s Andrew Johns) talked about (the battle with Talakai) he simply went ‘yeah I can not wait’,” Fittler instructed Broad World of Sports activities’ Freddy and the Eighth.
“Talakai’s second half, he compelled two penalties, obtained a six-again, saved a attempt, got here up with two massive runs. That is when issues are going unhealthy – that is when you realize you’ve got obtained an excellent participant, who isn’t just a fare climate participant.
“His second half was the very best in his team by far.
“This battle goes to dwell as much as it. They’re match, they each look actually match. Tonight will probably be superior.”
“All week I have been wanting ahead to seeing Staggs and Talakai go at it,” Johns mentioned.
