Newly named Newcastle co-captain Kalyn Ponga emerged unscathed, however the celebrity fullback was poleaxed in a thumping hit throughout his aspect’s trial match on Monday night time.
Ponga, who simply earlier than the 16-all draw was revealed as a co-captain alongside hooker Jayden Brailey, was working the footy on the proper edge when he was smashed by Canterbury again Declan Casey.
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“Ponga! Wow. Declan Casey, no respect!” mentioned Fox League commentator Andrew Voss.
“What a shot.”
Storm and Roosters nice Cooper Cronk added: “Declan Casey, what a bell-ringer!”.
Ponga counseled Casey when requested concerning the hit at half-time.
“I did not see him, to be sincere,” Ponga mentioned.
“Got here out of nowhere and acquired me a magnificence.”
The Knights will start their season in opposition to the Roosters on the SCG on March 12, whereas the Bulldogs will face the Cowboys in Townsville the next day.
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