LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In the world of Rugby League, the Kangaroos coach, Mal Meninga, has made a bold decision regarding Kalyn Ponga's future in the team.
Despite the Knights star's availability saga causing a stir, Meninga has not completely ruled out Ponga from donning the green and gold in the future.
Meninga recently unveiled an entirely revamped Australian squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships, and Ponga's name was notably absent from the lineup.
This move came after Ponga initially stated he was unavailable for Kangaroos selection, only to change his mind after facing potential NRL sanctions.
Despite Ponga's sudden eagerness to represent his country, Meninga decided to leave him out of the squad.
Clarifying his decision, Meninga explained that Ponga simply wasn't the best fullback option available at the moment.
The coach stressed that the selection was based on merit and that they believed Dylan Edwards was currently the top No.1 in the game.
This unexpected turn of events has left fans questioning Meninga's motives and the future of Ponga in the Kangaroos squad.
Only time will tell if this decision will pay off in the long run for the Australian team.