October 26, 2024 • 6 mins
The Kiwis are gearing up for a high-stakes final clash against the Kangaroos.
The New Zealand rugby league side pumped the Kangaroos 30-nil in last year's final to snap a 10-game losing streak to the Aussies.
Kiwis forward Joseph Tapine joined Piney to discuss.
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Speaker 1 (00:06):
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from News Talks edb.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Heater in christ Church today Pacific Championship Kiwi Ferns jill ARUs.
That's at three thirty five and then the Kiwis play
the Kangaroos at five past six.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Gives it's a Griffin name name.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
Breaking name. It's the same for New Zealand's. It's a
record went over US Trainia for New Zealand okkill thirty
points to nil. Yeah, that was the final last year,
thirty nil at New Zealand beating Australia. Joseph Tuppeny was
on that side and will again be a part of
(00:49):
the Kiwi side tonight. He joins us. Now, Joseph, that's
thirty nil win. What went so well for the Kiwis
that day?
Speaker 3 (00:57):
I think we just set back to basics. Training that
week was all, you know, it was pretty light. It
was all in the head, so we kind of refreshed.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
And as far as when the game's been played out
and the score is starting to mount, I mean you're
playing Australia, who have been your toughest adversary for a
long time. What's the feeling is the points start to
matt and you think something pretty special is happening here.
Speaker 3 (01:21):
Yeah, one hundred percent. I wasn't really comfortable to the
last probably fifteen minutes because you know, as you have
quality all through the park, so you just stand there grind. Luckily,
you know, we kept them to new and the any
thing is we've got to back it up this year
as well.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Yeah, and I guess with have been so long ago,
is there any way you can take momentum from that
game into twenty twenty four or are we really just
talking about a clean slate here.
Speaker 3 (01:47):
Yeah, it's pretty hard for US Q Boys because we
didn't really get the opportunity to play repbody as much
they get origins and stuff like that, So it's pretty
hard to build combos for us. But with injury as
well this year, it's been it's going to be a
pretty tough slog. But yeah, it's pretty clean. I think
it's going to be a lot of changes to the
squad and yeah, we've just got to stuff from the
(02:08):
beginning and it's tough of that.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Do you find when you get together with the Kiwi
Boys that those connections and the cohesion is pretty quickly
found again?
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Though, yeah, one hundred percent. You know, we've got the
same kind of humor, so so we kind of we
bond really quickly. But you know, when you go back
to n our level, everyone's at the same plays as
different names, so it's pretty pretty easy to kind of
get together. But you know, enjoying your time in camp
is a huge part of being in these camps as well.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
How much of a leadership responsibility do you feel in
this Kiwi side?
Speaker 3 (02:40):
Yeah, yeah, I'm lucky to be a part of the
leadership grouping Like Fisher, I don't talk as much, but
I like leading with action, so you know, I take
their responsibility and I try to do that every performance.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
I see. It was announced to the at the Raiders
Prize giving you're going to be full time skipper next year.
You're filled in a couple of times or more than
a couple of times already. Do you feel like you're
gonna have to use use a few more words next
year or it'll still be only your actions you lead.
Speaker 3 (03:07):
By No, I think both. You know, my actions speak
louder than words, but you know I still have have
a saying. Yeah, obviously, I was learning through off the
back of Elliot and you know, talking before games and
and stuff like that. So I just got to keep
building on that. But I'm really excited. It's been a
huge goal of mine and you know, I hope to
(03:31):
take my game to another level.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Well, it's been at a really good level this year.
You played every game, delam, Team of the Year, raters
Player of the Year again, third straight season, two hundred
NURL appearances. You brought up how do you reflect on
the last six months?
Speaker 3 (03:44):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Huge.
Speaker 3 (03:46):
I think she's restrictive when I had my daughter, she's
her My wife is such a huge drive for me.
And you know she's coming on two next year, so
you know that's that's reasons to play harder and you know,
be a bit of player, a better provider.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Do you find gives you a balance as well? Because
I'm sure she doesn't care about the result.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
Nah, that's that's a huge balance. After a loss, I
look for her in the crowd and it brings back
perspective and you know, it's only a game of footy,
and you know, there's bigger things in my life.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
You guys came home pretty pretty strong, three straight wins
to end the season, but but missing the eight on
points differential. How gutting was that for you guys.
Speaker 3 (04:27):
Yeah, it's it's pretty you know, heartbreaking knowing that you know,
especially their quality sides, that our team have the ability
to win, but probably not the consistency this year. And
there'll be a big focus point next year in our
consistent performances and you know, trying to minimize those blow ups.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
And just back to the Kiwis again, lots of chat
about how international rugby league can become a bit more
relevant and amongst a packed NRL season, state of origin.
As you mentioned before her chance nickel Clok start earlier
this week say you know that he'd like the Keywis
to be together more. Do you share those sentiments? Would
you like to see you know, more opportunities for test
rugby league.
Speaker 3 (05:07):
Yeah, I think that's because that's out in the core
of our game and to get those opportunities to play
and be amongst our boys, like I think it used
to be like the anti Tests and that it is
huge for us. You know, we have to sit back
and watch in origins and it's a huge part of
NRL's origin. It's probably the biggest part. But you know,
we just want to equal opportunity to represent our country
(05:31):
and get those high quality games.
Speaker 2 (05:33):
But the way it does now, I mean you play
every game right and in a physically demanding sport and
in a physically demanding position within that sport. That must
take a huge toll on your body, does it?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yeah?
Speaker 3 (05:45):
It does? But you know, I think these days everyone
is so professional. But yeah, we get a good break after.
But you know, when Keywis come up, I'm always excited
to get in camp. So it doesn't really matter. My
body might have a little bumps and bruises in it,
but yeah, people like you know, the people like Penrifin
(06:06):
I have been in Grand finals last four five years.
The dear bodies must be worth Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
All right mate, Well we're looking forward to seeing you
with the Keywis for the upcoming Pacific Championship. Joe, thanks
for taking the time for a chat and all the best, mate,
Thank you, Thank.
Speaker 3 (06:20):
You, Joe.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Joseph tappany there who were the thirteen jumper in the
Pacific Championship match against Australia tonight five past six at
Apollo Project Stadium in christ Church. The early game or
the first game is the key Wei Ferns up against
the Jill Rouse that's underway at three thirty five. Sold
out down there in christ Church, so good support for
the rugby league down on the Garden City.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine, listen live
to News Talk zed B weekends from midday or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Fine
from News Talks edb.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
Heater in christ Church today Pacific Championship Kiwi Ferns jill ARUs.
That's at three thirty five and then the Kiwis play
the Kangaroos at five past six.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
Gives it's a Griffin name name.
Speaker 2 (00:27):
Breaking name. It's the same for New Zealand's. It's a
record went over US Trainia for New Zealand okkill thirty
points to nil. Yeah, that was the final last year,
thirty nil at New Zealand beating Australia. Joseph Tuppeny was
on that side and will again be a part of
(00:49):
the Kiwi side tonight. He joins us. Now, Joseph, that's
thirty nil win. What went so well for the Kiwis
that day?
Speaker 3 (00:57):
I think we just set back to basics. Training that
week was all, you know, it was pretty light. It
was all in the head, so we kind of refreshed.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
And as far as when the game's been played out
and the score is starting to mount, I mean you're
playing Australia, who have been your toughest adversary for a
long time. What's the feeling is the points start to
matt and you think something pretty special is happening here.
Speaker 3 (01:21):
Yeah, one hundred percent. I wasn't really comfortable to the
last probably fifteen minutes because you know, as you have
quality all through the park, so you just stand there grind. Luckily,
you know, we kept them to new and the any
thing is we've got to back it up this year
as well.
Speaker 2 (01:38):
Yeah, and I guess with have been so long ago,
is there any way you can take momentum from that
game into twenty twenty four or are we really just
talking about a clean slate here.
Speaker 3 (01:47):
Yeah, it's pretty hard for US Q Boys because we
didn't really get the opportunity to play repbody as much
they get origins and stuff like that, So it's pretty
hard to build combos for us. But with injury as
well this year, it's been it's going to be a
pretty tough slog. But yeah, it's pretty clean. I think
it's going to be a lot of changes to the
squad and yeah, we've just got to stuff from the
(02:08):
beginning and it's tough of that.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Do you find when you get together with the Kiwi
Boys that those connections and the cohesion is pretty quickly
found again?
Speaker 3 (02:15):
Though, yeah, one hundred percent. You know, we've got the
same kind of humor, so so we kind of we
bond really quickly. But you know, when you go back
to n our level, everyone's at the same plays as
different names, so it's pretty pretty easy to kind of
get together. But you know, enjoying your time in camp
is a huge part of being in these camps as well.
Speaker 2 (02:35):
How much of a leadership responsibility do you feel in
this Kiwi side?
Speaker 3 (02:40):
Yeah, yeah, I'm lucky to be a part of the
leadership grouping Like Fisher, I don't talk as much, but
I like leading with action, so you know, I take
their responsibility and I try to do that every performance.
Speaker 2 (02:53):
I see. It was announced to the at the Raiders
Prize giving you're going to be full time skipper next year.
You're filled in a couple of times or more than
a couple of times already. Do you feel like you're
gonna have to use use a few more words next
year or it'll still be only your actions you lead.
Speaker 3 (03:07):
By No, I think both. You know, my actions speak
louder than words, but you know I still have have
a saying. Yeah, obviously, I was learning through off the
back of Elliot and you know, talking before games and
and stuff like that. So I just got to keep
building on that. But I'm really excited. It's been a
huge goal of mine and you know, I hope to
(03:31):
take my game to another level.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Well, it's been at a really good level this year.
You played every game, delam, Team of the Year, raters
Player of the Year again, third straight season, two hundred
NURL appearances. You brought up how do you reflect on
the last six months?
Speaker 3 (03:44):
Yeah?
Speaker 2 (03:45):
Huge.
Speaker 3 (03:46):
I think she's restrictive when I had my daughter, she's
her My wife is such a huge drive for me.
And you know she's coming on two next year, so
you know that's that's reasons to play harder and you know,
be a bit of player, a better provider.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Do you find gives you a balance as well? Because
I'm sure she doesn't care about the result.
Speaker 3 (04:10):
Nah, that's that's a huge balance. After a loss, I
look for her in the crowd and it brings back
perspective and you know, it's only a game of footy,
and you know, there's bigger things in my life.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
You guys came home pretty pretty strong, three straight wins
to end the season, but but missing the eight on
points differential. How gutting was that for you guys.
Speaker 3 (04:27):
Yeah, it's it's pretty you know, heartbreaking knowing that you know,
especially their quality sides, that our team have the ability
to win, but probably not the consistency this year. And
there'll be a big focus point next year in our
consistent performances and you know, trying to minimize those blow ups.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
And just back to the Kiwis again, lots of chat
about how international rugby league can become a bit more
relevant and amongst a packed NRL season, state of origin.
As you mentioned before her chance nickel Clok start earlier
this week say you know that he'd like the Keywis
to be together more. Do you share those sentiments? Would
you like to see you know, more opportunities for test
rugby league.
Speaker 3 (05:07):
Yeah, I think that's because that's out in the core
of our game and to get those opportunities to play
and be amongst our boys, like I think it used
to be like the anti Tests and that it is
huge for us. You know, we have to sit back
and watch in origins and it's a huge part of
NRL's origin. It's probably the biggest part. But you know,
we just want to equal opportunity to represent our country
(05:31):
and get those high quality games.
Speaker 2 (05:33):
But the way it does now, I mean you play
every game right and in a physically demanding sport and
in a physically demanding position within that sport. That must
take a huge toll on your body, does it?
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Yeah?
Speaker 3 (05:45):
It does? But you know, I think these days everyone
is so professional. But yeah, we get a good break after.
But you know, when Keywis come up, I'm always excited
to get in camp. So it doesn't really matter. My
body might have a little bumps and bruises in it,
but yeah, people like you know, the people like Penrifin
(06:06):
I have been in Grand finals last four five years.
The dear bodies must be worth Yeah.
Speaker 2 (06:13):
All right mate, Well we're looking forward to seeing you
with the Keywis for the upcoming Pacific Championship. Joe, thanks
for taking the time for a chat and all the best, mate,
Thank you, Thank.
Speaker 3 (06:20):
You, Joe.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
Joseph tappany there who were the thirteen jumper in the
Pacific Championship match against Australia tonight five past six at
Apollo Project Stadium in christ Church. The early game or
the first game is the key Wei Ferns up against
the Jill Rouse that's underway at three thirty five. Sold
out down there in christ Church, so good support for
the rugby league down on the Garden City.
Speaker 1 (06:42):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine, listen live
to News Talk zed B weekends from midday or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio
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