Matty Johns, Andrew Johns caught in the middle as civil war explodes

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Matthew and Andrew Johns’ Samoan coaching bid has ignited a standoff that is blocking the nation from becoming a footy powerhouse.

It comes as Queensland and Australian forward Josh Papaliithat he would “100 per cent” play for Samoa, even if it meant turning his back on the Maroons and Kangaroos.

“Everyone is talking about how good Tonga has been, but the question is, why aren’t we able to do what Tonga has done?” “He found out Parish was going to be coach, ‘Not playing’,” Mason said. “All it was going to take was one player like that and how highly regarded he is in the game, like a Taumalolo and what he did for Tonga, and Fifita, and everyone went across. It’s put Samoa sixth or seventh in the world.”Mason also called for the Samoan board members to be sacked “because you’re going to hold that nation back”.

“We would do it for nothing. Quite seriously, and Joey is the same, you wouldn’t take a cent. Sonny wouldn’t,” Matty said. “The Johns boys started with a conversation between Andrew and Sonny Bill Williams about this untapped potential and about Samoa wanting to emulate what Tonga have done in recent years, where a lot of players who were eligible for Australia and New Zealand have committed themselves to Tonga, which culminated in them beating Australia in a Test.

 

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Not sure what Parish has done as a coach to warrant sticking with him. Even if they don't go with the Johns bros why wouldn't they look for someone else? Andrew played many origin/kangaroo games and knows something about performing at this level and Matt watched Andrew closely.

Who cares.

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