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Tigers Face Tough Decision: Koroisau or Rising Star Da Silva?

6/23/2025

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Tigers boss Shane Richardson stands firmly behind Benji Marshall as coach, navigating a tough choice between keeping captain Api Koroisau or nurturing young talent Tallyn Da Silva. Da Silva's desire for more playtime could lead to his exit, a move experts caution against, given his bright future in State of Origin, while Koroisau's prime may be fading.

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Tigers boss Shane Richardson stands firmly behind Benji Marshall as coach, navigating a tough choice between keeping captain Api Koroisau or nurturing young talent Tallyn Da Silva. Da Silva's desire for more playtime could lead to his exit, a move experts caution against, given his bright future in State of Origin, while Koroisau's prime may be fading.