“Every part went proper off the sector. I simply wasn’t in a position to put it collectively on the sector. It was irritating. Hopefully, subsequent season I’ll study from it and carry out higher.”
Tupou was upset to not be capable to keep in Australia, the place he has lived since signing for the Reds ten years in the past after changing into a schoolboy sensation in New Zealand.
Taniela Tupou shakes fingers with Tadgh Furlong of the British and Irish LionsCredit score: AP
The tighthead prop mentioned that he was grateful for the help he has obtained from Rugby Australia and understood their place.
“As a lot as I needed to remain in Australia, Rugby Australia goes to do what they’re going to do, I’m at peace with it,” Tupou mentioned.
“I perceive what they’re doing. It’s like if I’m paying you to work for me and also you’re not working for me, why am I conserving you?
“And that’s precisely what occurred to me final 12 months and this 12 months, I wasn’t performing.
“They (different props) all carried out to their stage of expectation. It’s solely honest that they (RA) search for another person who can do the job as a result of in the intervening time, I can’t do it. On the finish of the day, it’s enterprise. Generally you’ve simply obtained to look out for your loved ones and that’s what I’m doing.
“However I admire it. They’ve carried out so much for me since I began right here, what they’re doing is what’s finest for them.”
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Tupou had a troublesome night time in opposition to the Lions, conceding 4 scrum penalties. The prop mentioned he was eager to play a component within the Take a look at collection, but in addition understood if Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt went in one other route.
“I hope so. I do know what Taniela can do, the problem is can I get on the market and do it for Australia,” Tupou mentioned.
“I’m not within the staff in the intervening time so I’m unsure what the objective is for the following few weeks, if I’m in, I’m in. If I’m not, I’ll be on the facet and supporting the boys.”
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