Norwich star at helm of Samoa, ready to tackle New Zealand
Canaries loanee Max Willison to lead the Pacific Islanders in bid to upset mighty Kiwis
Willison, 20, who is on loan from Carrow Road at National League North side King's Lynn Town, will skipper Samoa in their Rugby League World Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday. It is a huge honor for the youngster, who has been in impressive form for his country this year. Willison, who can play at hooker, half-back, or loose forward, has scored four tries in four games for Samoa so far in the tournament. He will be hoping to add to that tally when he leads his team out against the Kiwis, who are one of the favorites to win the World Cup. It is sure to be a tough ask for Samoa, but they will be hoping to cause an upset. Willison is a key player for his country, and he will be looking to lead by example against New Zealand.
Norwich City loanee Max Willison is set to lead Samoa into battle against New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who is on loan at National League North side King's Lynn Town, will skipper the Pacific Islanders in their bid to upset the mighty Kiwis.
It is a huge honor for Willison, who has been in impressive form for his country this year. He has scored four tries in four games for Samoa so far in the tournament and will be hoping to add to that tally when he leads his team out against New Zealand, who are one of the favorites to win the World Cup.
It is sure to be a tough ask for Samoa, but they will be hoping to cause an upset. Willison is a key player for his country, and he will be looking to lead by example against New Zealand.
Willison is a product of the Norwich City academy and has been capped by England at youth level. He made his senior debut for Samoa in 2022 and has quickly established himself as a key player for his country.
The Rugby League World Cup is taking place in England from October 15 to November 19. Samoa is in Group A alongside New Zealand, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea. They will be hoping to reach the knockout stages of the competition for the first time.
Willison is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him. He is a key player for Samoa and will be hoping to lead his country to success in the Rugby League World Cup.