LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Australian rugby league player Daly Cherry-Evans believes that the physical encounter against the PNG Prime Minister's XIII was beneficial for the Australian players who will be playing in the upcoming Pacific Championships.
The Australian team, known as the Gallagher Kangaroos, will face off against Samoa on October 14 in Townsville.
This game will be a rematch of last year's World Cup Final at Old Trafford, where the Kangaroos emerged victorious with a 30-10 win.
Cherry-Evans feels that the bruises acquired during the match against PNG will serve as ideal preparation for the upcoming Tests.
The physicality and intensity of the game will help the Australian players to toughen up and be ready to face the challenges that lie ahead in the Pacific Championships.
Cherry-Evans' statement reflects the importance of physicality and toughness in the sport of rugby league, as players often have to endure tough challenges and physicality to succeed.
The Gallagher Kangaroos will be hoping to replicate their success from last year's World Cup Final and come out victorious in the Pacific Championships.