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Wednesday, 22 November 2006 |
Australian rugby star Willie Mason returns to Tri-Nations after ban
Australian rugby star Willie Mason returns after a one-game ban for punching Great Britain opponent Stuart Fielden and will be playing in Saturday's Tri-Nations final in Sydney.
Willie Mason starts at prop, with Brent Kite dropping to the bench and Antonio Kaufusi losing his spot in the squad.
And New Zealand coach Brian McClennan has kept his faith in the 17 players who defeated Great Britain 34-4 in Wellington.
Simon Mannering is to remain in the second row and David Fa'alogo gets his second Test start at number 13, whilst veteran prop Nathan Cayless, Adam Blair and Frank Pritchard will be impact forwards off the bench, and Dene Halatau keeps the hooker's jersey.
Willie Mason says he will not abandon his aggressive style of playing and he also added that Australia will have to carry a physical threat in order to compete with the Kiwis.
"They're aggressive, they're big and they love to intimidate - that's what rugby league is all about," Willie Mason said.
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