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27.05.2019 10:30
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England pivot Gareth Widdop has welcomed moves by new coach Wayne Bennett to usher in controversial new selections.Bennett has spoken to Josh and Brett Morris as well as Trent Hodkinson, all of whom qualify to play for England under current eligibility rules.The Morris brothers have both represented Australian and Hodkinson has played for NSW. Despite that the trio are receptive to the idea of playing for England.St George Illawarra star Widdop said on Wednesday he didnt have an issue with them playing for England in the Four Nations tournament at the end of the year and the next World Cup.I heard about it yesterday and had a bit of a laugh about it, what ever happens happens, he said.It is up to them to make a decision and what ever decision they do make we as a team will go with that.Widdop and the NRLs other English players caught up with Bennett earlier this year when he was announced as the new coach.It was a great opportunity, he said.It was a great chance to catch up with all the England boys and meet Wayne and chat with him about what to expect at the end of the year (in the Four Nations).Former Leeds star Zak Hardaker arrived in Sydney to join Penrith on Tuesday as the latest Englishman to ply his trade in the NRL.It is great to see Zak out here, Widdop said.He has been tremendous over there in England. He has won all the awards, he is a good player and he wanted to come out and test himself and now has the perfect opportunity to do that.It is good to see another Englishman out here. Air Jordan 10 Wholesale . -- Vincent Lecavalier got everything but the desired result in his return to Tampa Bay. Wholesale Authentic Jordan Shoes . -- Edmontons Val Sweeting is two wins away from a trip to Winnipeg to play in Canadas Road of the Rings in December. http://www.jordanshoescheapsale.com/jordan-retro-4-for-sale.html . Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Jordan 6 Retro For Sale . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Jordan 5 Cheap Authentic . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. RIO DE JANEIRO -- After winning his fifth medal at the Rio Olympics,?Michael Phelps?dismissed the idea of participating in the 2020 Games.The most decorated Olympian of all time finished his individual races with a three-way tie for the silver medal behind?Joseph Schooling?of Singapore in the 100-meter butterfly Friday night.Im not competing in four years, Phelps told reporters, rejecting comments made by?Ryan Lochte?earlier Friday about Phelps possible presence in Tokyo.He said hes going to retire after 2012, and I was the only one that said hed come back, Lochte said about Phelps. And I think hes coming back again. He loves that excitement, loves that challenge on the block against seven swimmers. I think with a different purpose, hes going to come back and push his limits. Ill be back and I want him back because we push each other. USA needs this. Hes been the backbone.Phelps, who will be 35 in 2020, closed the door right after stepping down from the podium.Ill clarify: Ryan [Lochte] doesnt know what hes talking about. Im not coming back in 2020. I saw that today and I thought, Ohh, thanks Ryan! Throwing me out there for another four years.ddddddddddddIf he wants to come back for another four years, it will be fun to watch, Phelps said.Throughout Phelps comeback for Rio, he insisted the 2016 Games would be the last competition of his career. But during a news conference last week, Phelps left open the possibility of competing after these Olympics.Ill say this just in case of a comeback ... my potential last Olympics. Just so you guys dont beat me to death if I come back. No, Im not. But Ill just say that, Phelps told reporters while answering a question about his son, Boomer, being able to see him compete in Rio. It was the first time Phelps had even hinted Rio might not be the end.Saturday will be the final day of swimming for Phelps in Rio and the last opportunity to add one more medal to his all-time Olympic record of 27. He will compete in the mens 4x100-meter medley relay final.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' ' |
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