With the Rugby League World Cup to finally take place from October this year we take a look at the Titans who might be lining up for their national sides.
While many Titans are enjoying a break after a long season the below players will be continuing to train in hopes of a call up to the month-long tournament
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
The Titans Captain was one of their best all season long and has gone from strength to strength during his time at the Titans. With Australia having limited depth in the front row, Fa'asuamaleaui is a good chance to add to his representative game tally that currently includes nine State of Origins, an appearance for the Australian Prime Minister's XIII and a Test fir Samoa in 2019.
Dave Fifita
After an injury-disrupted start to his 2022, Fifita played some of his best football in the final rounds of the NRL season and push his claims to be added to Mal Meninga's squad. Fifita has previously played for Australia in the 9's tournament of 2019 but is yet to make his full senior debut. Fifita also qualifies for Tonga should he not be successful with the Australian side, so there is a good chance he will be on his way to the UK one way or another.
Kieran Foran
While Foran's time at the Titans hasn't officially commenced yet, he is another name in strong contention to be World Cup bound. A veteran of 22 Test Matches for New Zealand, Foran is likely to join a strong scrumbase for the Kiwis that will likely include Parramatta's Dylan Brown and Melbourne Storm's Jahrome Hughes, with all three providing great depth for one of the tournament favourites.
Moeaki Fotuaika
The Titans big man played his 100th NRL game in round 25 of the NRL Season, but it is hard to believe that he is only 22 years of age. Having represented Queensland four times, Fotuaiks is Australian eligible but a call up for Tonga is his most likely avenue to the World Cup. Fotuaika has represented his nation of heritage once, earlier this year when taking on the New Zealand Kiwis in a mid season test match.
Jimmy Jolliffe
Jolliffe goes about his business without much fuss and has amassed 60 appearances for the Titans since arriving on a train and trial deal in 2020. One of Coach Justin Holbrook's most reliable, Jolliffe qualifies for selection for the Irish national side and is a strong chance of being named for the October tournament. One thing the Irish fans can be sure of is that with Jolliffe you will never get anything less than 100% every game
Jacob Alick
An addition to the Titans squad through the 2022 season, Alick is yet to make his NRL debut but has tasted international football with Papua New Guinea and will be a likely starter this year.
Isaac Liu
A veteran of 15 tests (8 New Zealand, 5 Samoa), you can expect Isaac Liu to be a part of the World Cup. The former Rooster has played 224 NRL games since debuting in 2013 and will provide invaluable experience for whichever side he plays for.
AJ Brimson
Five-Eighth, fullback, front row, it doesn't matter where you put AJ Brimson, you know he will compete and give his all. The Titans dynamo played through injury all year and moved between the 6 and 1 jersey, but found some of his best form in the final rounds and his ability to play any position across the back line could make him an invaluable inclusion for Mal Meninga's men.
The Other Contenders
Other Titans who may be in line to play at this years tournament include Greg Marzew (Samoa), Tony Francis (Lebanon), Esan Marsters (Cook Islands), Paul Turner (Cook Islands).
With a good mix of players across various countries, there is likely to be a Titan featuring in most matches, adding an additional point of interest to the competition for Gold Coast fans. It all starts on October 15 with England taking on Samoa before the Aussies do battle with Fiji.
