Benji Marshall on Stefano Utoikamanu’s contract – and his heavyweight rematch with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
The best way Stefano Utoikamanu can prove he is the game’s next $1 million-a-year prop is to get one over battle-hardened opponent Jared Waerea-Hargreaves on Sunday.
and Melbourne have all expressed an interest, while the Tigers have already tabled a five-year, $4 million extension.Marshall on Saturday said of the front-rowers’ duel: “That’s why people watch the game. When we took our game to Vegas, we pride on the collisions and how tough they are. “Jared is a great player. The way he plays on the field doesn’t represent who he is off it. He’s quite the opposite and a really good bloke.
Marshall said the Tigers remained “very hopeful” they could keep Utoikamanu, and wanted him to only focus on his game.Young bull versus old bull: Stefano Utoikamanu and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will clash at Allianz Stadium.
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