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Rugby League World Cup 2022: Victor Radley silences critics with stunning performance, England v Samoa

Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley has silenced critics with his Player of the Match performance in England’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Samoa at St James’ Park.

The 24-year-old sacrificed his chances of playing State of Origin football by choosing to represent his father’s country of origin. The decision rocked the wings of English legend Garry Scofield.

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“You won’t find a New Zealander or an Australian anywhere near your dressing room,” Schofield said. daily telegraph this week.

‘Radley was never selected for Australia and that’s why he went for England.

Television camera operators were well aware of the off-field drama that preceded a World Cup match, apparently pausing Radley during the national anthem to see if he knew the lyrics.

But the two-time NRL premiership qualifier was unfazed and yelled “God Save the King” along with his teammates.

England take a 60-6 victory in the AEDT on Sunday morning.

However, he did not expect to be named Most Valuable Player.

“I don’t know how I got MVP. It’s a little embarrassing,” Radley said.

“I was really, really happy.”

England manager Sean Wayne said: “We had some really great players.

“He can do better Rads. He doesn’t care if I say so. I know what he can do. Rads can definitely play a mile better than that.” .”

Dom Young scored two great tries in a one-sided thrashing against a Samoan side boasting six members of the Penrith Panthers’ recent NRL Grand Final winning side and two members of runners-up Paramatta Eels. Did.

Wayne admitted, “I didn’t expect it to be that scoreline.”

“But we can do better and improve our win. I’m very happy with the scoreline,” he said. BBC.

“Today Samoa were a little off, but our defense put them off.

“We had an off spell in the first half. But other than that, we’ve been great.

“I just wanted to win the game and we did it in a very good way.”

– with AFP

first published as Victor Radley silences critics with stunning performance on England debut

Rugby League World Cup 2022: Victor Radley silences critics with stunning performance, England v Samoa

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