‘There is still a chip on my shoulder': Tuipulotu ready to seal the series in Melbourne
Next Saturday, Sione will return to Melbourne for the first time in at least three years with the chance to win a Test series against the country he grew up in. But he's keen to stress, it's not personal.
'I think if you asked me when I first moved from Melbourne I would say 'yeah, it is personal and I think there is still a chip on my shoulder',' Tuipulotu said.
'I feel like that's what has got me to this point is having that chip on my shoulder, but in terms of being bitter about Australian rugby I feel like not at all, mate.
'I always say I wasn't good enough to play for the Wallabies when I was in Melbourne, it wasn't a selection problem, I wasn't good enough.
'That's plain and simple but I owe everything to Scottish rugby and now I get a chance to go back to Melbourne and play in my home city and hopefully close out a Test series.'
Tuipulotu will have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family at the MCG, including his Scottish grandmother Jaqueline Thomson who famously travelled back to her homeland to catch up with Sione and Mosese ahead of the Wallabies' Test against Scotland last November.
In Brisbane, Tuipulotu was reunited with Wallabies centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii whom he tussled with last year in Edinburgh, after the former Roosters star was injured making a tackle.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Sky News AU
29 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
Jewellery tycoon dies aged 86
Ooops, an error has occurred! Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we'll help resolve the issue or try again later. The Streaming Subscription provides Australians access to top rating opinion shows, award-winning political coverage, live breaking news, sport and weather, expert business insights and groundbreaking documentaries across four dedicated news channels for $5 a month. This includes: Sky News – Australia's news channel featuring award-winning journalists, insights from the biggest names in opinion, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather. Available live and on-demand. Sky News Extra – A dedicated 24/7 channel featuring live press conferences and Parliament broadcasts, with unfiltered access to Australian democracy in action. Available live. Sky News Weather – Australia's only 24/7 weather channel bringing you the latest weather forecasts from the country's largest team of meteorologists. Available live. FOX SPORTS News – Australia's only 24/7 sports news channel, first and live in breaking sports news. Available live. Stream Sky News channel shows in full live and on-demand on or the Sky News Australia app and cast to your compatible TV. For the best streaming experience, stream your favourite Sky News shows on your compatible Smart TV. For a step-by-step guide on how to sign in on your Smart TV or to find out if your Smart TV is compatible, visit our help page. There is no lock-in contract when you subscribe to a Streaming Subscription. Renewals occur automatically unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions . The Streaming Subscription is not available outside of Australia. If overseas (excluding New Zealand), you can access your favourite Sky News Australia programs by signing up to Australia Channel. Sky News Australia's international 24/7 news streaming service. Find out more here. You can continue to access digital-only content, video highlights, and listen to the latest podcasts without a subscription on our website and app. The Streaming Subscription gives subscribers live stream access to unrivalled news and opinion content across four dedicated news channels 24/7.
The Advertiser
an hour ago
- The Advertiser
Miserly Aussies need 171 for West Indies clean sweep
Australia need 171 runs to complete a clean sweep of their West Indies cricket tour after restricting the home team to their lowest score across the five T20Is. Incredibly, Australia won all eight tosses across the two-format tour, and for the fifth time in as many T20I games they put West Indies in to bat. A clatter of wickets early and late in their innings at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, meant they were unable to post a big score on the small ground, dismissed for 170 In the last over. Shimron Hetmyer (52 off 31) was their most effective batter before falling to Sean Abbott's good low running catch at long-off. Sherfane Rutherford (35 off 17) looked in great touch and hit a booming six over extra cover off Abbott, but was bowled by Glenn Maxwell as he stepped away to cut. All six Australian bowlers took at least one wicket. West Indies lost three wickets in the first five overs despite having Brandon King dropped on six by Maxwell at mid-on. . Recalled left-arm quick Ben Dwarshuis (3-41) bowled Shai Hope after being struck for successive boundaries, then had King caught at mid-on. Allrounder Aaron Hardie had Keacy Carty taken at deep midwicket by Maxwell. The home side again fell away badly in the closing overs, losing their last four wickets for just 15 runs. Adam Zampa (1-20 off three) marked his 100th T20I by bowling Alzarri Joseph in the 19th over, though he also had a catch dropped by Mitchell Owen four balls later. Australia need 171 runs to complete a clean sweep of their West Indies cricket tour after restricting the home team to their lowest score across the five T20Is. Incredibly, Australia won all eight tosses across the two-format tour, and for the fifth time in as many T20I games they put West Indies in to bat. A clatter of wickets early and late in their innings at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, meant they were unable to post a big score on the small ground, dismissed for 170 In the last over. Shimron Hetmyer (52 off 31) was their most effective batter before falling to Sean Abbott's good low running catch at long-off. Sherfane Rutherford (35 off 17) looked in great touch and hit a booming six over extra cover off Abbott, but was bowled by Glenn Maxwell as he stepped away to cut. All six Australian bowlers took at least one wicket. West Indies lost three wickets in the first five overs despite having Brandon King dropped on six by Maxwell at mid-on. . Recalled left-arm quick Ben Dwarshuis (3-41) bowled Shai Hope after being struck for successive boundaries, then had King caught at mid-on. Allrounder Aaron Hardie had Keacy Carty taken at deep midwicket by Maxwell. The home side again fell away badly in the closing overs, losing their last four wickets for just 15 runs. Adam Zampa (1-20 off three) marked his 100th T20I by bowling Alzarri Joseph in the 19th over, though he also had a catch dropped by Mitchell Owen four balls later. Australia need 171 runs to complete a clean sweep of their West Indies cricket tour after restricting the home team to their lowest score across the five T20Is. Incredibly, Australia won all eight tosses across the two-format tour, and for the fifth time in as many T20I games they put West Indies in to bat. A clatter of wickets early and late in their innings at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, meant they were unable to post a big score on the small ground, dismissed for 170 In the last over. Shimron Hetmyer (52 off 31) was their most effective batter before falling to Sean Abbott's good low running catch at long-off. Sherfane Rutherford (35 off 17) looked in great touch and hit a booming six over extra cover off Abbott, but was bowled by Glenn Maxwell as he stepped away to cut. All six Australian bowlers took at least one wicket. West Indies lost three wickets in the first five overs despite having Brandon King dropped on six by Maxwell at mid-on. . Recalled left-arm quick Ben Dwarshuis (3-41) bowled Shai Hope after being struck for successive boundaries, then had King caught at mid-on. Allrounder Aaron Hardie had Keacy Carty taken at deep midwicket by Maxwell. The home side again fell away badly in the closing overs, losing their last four wickets for just 15 runs. Adam Zampa (1-20 off three) marked his 100th T20I by bowling Alzarri Joseph in the 19th over, though he also had a catch dropped by Mitchell Owen four balls later.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Ben Stokes' handshake antics show why everyone hates England
England's sullen and ungracious conduct at the end of an Old Trafford Test match they dominated served up easy half volleys for their critics, quick to leap on perceived double standards. But it also gave England a glimpse of what awaits in Australia. The headlines overnight said it all: Spare us the whinging, England, Moral hypocrites, England decide tons are anti-cricket and Spirit of what? How pompous England exposed Bazball's great double standard. A familiar storm is gathering, and England gave it plenty of energy. A barrage of this stuff awaits in November, more so than any Ashes tour since 2013-14 when Alastair Cook's team were the first to follow the 2010-11 winners. Then Kevin Pietersen and Stuart Broad were public enemies No.1 and No.2. This time it will be Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. The Australians respect Stokes but fear what he can do. McCullum they see as someone who always failed on their turf when it mattered. There is nothing England can do to prevent the inevitable attacks, but they can at least make them harder to justify. What England did on Sunday night was lame, but the theory that Indian teams play for personal milestones is one shared by Australia. In fact, England's reaction was very Australian. Matthew Hayden once picked up on the 'milestone culture' in Indian cricket. 'We don't really play for stats. We play for wins. That's the Aussie way,' said Steve Waugh, but it could just as easily have been Stokes. England's mistake was making it look petty rather than pointed. Managing individuals is part of a captain's job. Shubman Gill recognised the importance of a maiden Test hundred for Washington Sundar and the great spade work Ravi Jadeja put in for his team throughout the series. He also revelled in sticking up two fingers at England after how they finished the Lord's Test.
