Jarome Luai has praised the unwavering determination and resilience shown by his Wests Tigers teammates, despite a challenging season in terms of results.
Speaking alongside teammate Api Koroisau on the ‘Behind the Roar’ podcast with host Kezie Apps, Luai emphasised the team’s relentless effort throughout the year.
“The will to fight,” Luai says. “It’s been a bit of a different year for me, losing a lot more games, but we’ve been in so many, down to the wire, and everyone’s still fighting to the death.”
Luai admits the ongoing battle can sometimes be exhausting, but he’s continually impressed by his teammates’ resolve.
“Sometimes feeling that a lot throughout the season can make you feel a bit tired every now and then, but these guys just keep turning up and keep putting their body on the line, and that’s something I’m so proud to be a part of,” Luai says.
“We’re not getting the results, but it can hide a lot of good stuff as well.
“We’re training hard. We’re putting in the effort. And I know the rewards will come soon.”
Api Koroisau echoed Luai’s sentiments, highlighting the team’s commitment to improvement behind the scenes, often unnoticed by fans and commentators
“Their willingness to improve—no one probably sees this, but the amount of chats we’re having about trying to hammer down on the small things and get better at the one percenters has been really impressive,” Koroisau adds.
Despite the difficult season, Luai and Koroisau remain optimistic and proud of the culture developing at Wests Tigers, confident that their hard work and determination will soon translate into positive results.
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