Smith backs Eastmond to make a name for himself

England coach Tony Smith has labelled Johnathan Thurston’s blank-faced response to a question about English rival Kyle Eastmond a combination of ignorance and arrogance.
And Smith is backing his young charge to leave a lasting impression in Saturday night’s (Sunday AEDT) Four Nations final at Leeds United’s Elland Road.
Asked by British journalist for his opinion of [...]

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M1tch said | November 12th 2009 @ 2:26pm | Report comment

Big call, Thought Tomkins was good against us. But the kid has talent and will also be rewarded with a nice contract offers from Saints, Wolves and even Rugby clubs.