‘I want him back’: V’landys’ pitch to rugby-bound Nawaqanitawase

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 17, 2026

NRL boss Peter V’landys declared his “man crush” on departing Rooster Mark Nawaqanitawase in front of plenty of onlookers at the World Cup opener between Australia and New Zealand.

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