Leicester Faingaʻanuku

respecting the Blues and we know we understand finals 40 is different than any other game anything can happen momentums can shift and obviously penalty is one of those there's a lot to play I guess in finals and for us it's quite simple to respect our opposition and that allows us the opportunity throughout the week to be able to prepare as best as we can to be able to earn the right to earn another week so yeah Their loose forward trio comes with you know its own reputation doesn't it guys playing well Anton's played well you know Malakai's played well as well do you know those guys well?

Yeah, Anton, yeah, he's sort of like a little brother.

So, yeah, went to school and everything.

So, yeah, sort of talking about the wing once he arrived in New Zealand.

So, yeah, it's always enjoyable, yeah.

Yeah, look, like I said before, you know, anything can happen in the finals footy.

I think one thing we've made clear this week is that nothing's guaranteed.

You know, the only thing that is guaranteed is the opportunity to be able to prepare and earn ourselves another week.

And that's exactly where our mindset is.

And yeah, look, like I said before, you know, it's opposition with respect.

And yeah, that's it.

Yeah, look, I think for those that do know Ethan, definitely know he's a massive part of our group.

He's just your simple country man, obviously raised with basic values, and one of them is obviously the work ethic, and he's someone that just goes about his work.

There's no 50-50 with Ethan here.

I know he's just a straight, direct head-on.

So, look, to be able to play like him beside you definitely helps a lot, and it's something we enjoy having every week.

So, yeah.

Yeah, good question.

Actually, if anyone didn't know I was a rugby player would come over home, they wouldn't even know I'm a rugby player.

I don't talk about it, I don't watch it.