{"id":385812,"date":"2024-04-17T21:01:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T21:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=385812"},"modified":"2024-04-17T22:03:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T22:03:56","slug":"watch-the-game-robbos-message-to-tedesco-doubters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=385812","title":{"rendered":"'Watch the game': Robbo's message to Tedesco doubters"},"content":{"rendered":"

T\ufeffrent Robinson<\/a> has offered a staunch defence of star fullback James Tedesco<\/a>, despite the continued push for Joey Manu<\/a> to move into the role permanently at the Roosters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old, who missed the side's round six win over the Knights due to concussion, has been donning the No.1 jumper at Bondi for over half a decade, winning two premierships in the red, white and blue.<\/p>\n

Tedesco has also had a stranglehold on the fullback spot for NSW and Australia during that time period, lifting multiple State of Origin shields and a World Cup trophy in 2022.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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Speaking prior to the Tricolours' match with the Storm, the premiership-winning coach \ufeffwas quizzed on what Tedesco brings to the team that differs from Manu and doesn't show up on the stat sheet. <\/p>\n

\"James<\/p>\n

"I don't think I'll answer that question, to be honest," Robinson said.<\/p>\n

"I'm not talking SuperCoach at a media conference. If they don't see what Teddy brings, then I'm not the right guy answer it.<\/p>\n

"Teddy is an exceptional fullback … it's just naive to ask that question really. <\/p>\n

"What I think about an Australian and NSW and a premiership-winning fullback and what he brings to the game – watch the game."<\/p>\n

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Manu was enormous against Newcastle last week, running for a record 347 metres, breaking 11 tackles and producing a try assist at fullback.<\/p>\n

However, with Tedesco back in the frame for selection and Manu officially signing on the dotted line for a move to Japanese rugby union<\/a>, the chances of Robinson making it a permanent change for the remainder of 2024 appears very unlikely.<\/p>\n

The coach was also asked on what Manu's impending departure will mean for the Chooks and whether he expects to see the Kiwi superstar back in the future.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"It's a huge loss for us and the game," Robinson said.<\/p>\n

\"Joey<\/p>\n

"It was done in the right way, \ufeffit was really transparent – but you can't downplay losing Joey Manu. There's not someone that is going to walk in and do that role.<\/p>\n

"I'm not sure whether he will be back here or not – I'd like him to be, this is his home. There's definitely nothing there about him returning. \ufeff<\/p>\n

"It's not exactly what we wanted, but it was done in the right way and we respect that."\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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