Nawaqanitawase eager to deny AJ as Kangaroos call up looms

Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase has alerted South Sydney supporters that they might not witness Alex Johnston breaking his try-scoring record until 2026.

The two players are set to clash in an exciting matchup this Friday night at Allianz Stadium, with Nawaqanitawase keen to prevent the Rabbitohs veteran from making history.

Johnston is just three tries away from surpassing Ken Irvine, becoming the greatest try-scorer in the sport's history. There's a lot of anticipation surrounding the possibility of him achieving this milestone against the Roosters, their fiercest rivals.

The Roosters are in dire need of a victory to secure a position in the finals, while the Rabbitohs are equally motivated to prevent their rivals from reaching the top eight in front of a crowd exceeding 30,000.

As he prepares to go head-to-head with Johnston, Nawaqanitawase is determined to ensure that the veteran's journey toward the record extends into the next year.

While he remains cautiously optimistic about his own chances with the Kangaroos, his primary focus is on the Roosters' quest for a premiership title.