Manchester: New Zealand famous person Joey Manu declared his greatest is but to return after profitable the Golden Boot on the World Cup.
Manu took residence the award – given to the worldwide participant of the yr – forward of fellow nominees Josh Addo-Carr, Jarome Luai, George Williams and Tom Burgess.
The Roosters centre has dominated taking part in fullback on the World Cup and was arguably the perfect participant on the sector in New Zealand’s semi-final loss to Australia.
“I’ve definitely enjoyed (playing fullback), it was nice to play back-to-back weeks in the position, at club land I’ve been in and out,” Manu mentioned.
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“I’m not sure about what position I’ll play (in the NRL) in the future. Wherever I am on the field I’m happy, I just love playing anywhere, it’s just my own style that I enjoy playing.
“Pretty sure I’ll be back in the centres next year and that’ll be good too. Teddy has nothing to worry about, he’s the man.”
Manu is within the type of his profession however the 26-year-old mentioned his greatest is but to return, in an ominous warning for his NRL and worldwide rivals.
“Especially in that role (fullback). I enjoyed playing fullback but when I was playing there I definitely could have improved on a lot of things,” Manu mentioned.
“Sliding into that position I think I can be better, there’s always room for improvement as a player and as a person.
“I’m always trying to improve what I do and I enjoy trying to be the best player and person I can be.”
Manu is backing Samoa within the remaining, with the Pacific Islanders to satisfy Australia in a David v Goliath battle at Old Trafford on Sunday AEDT.
“You see how proud their people are – I’m Pacific Island and Māori,” Manun mentioned.
“If they do win it’ll be crazy because of what we’ve already seen after them making the final. I’ll be wishing them all the best.
“I wish it was us there and I’m not too fussed who wins but it would pretty cool to see Samoa win.”
Fellowe New Zealander Raecene McGregor took out the ladies’s Golden Boot, whereas Sebastien Bechara claimed the wheelchair honour.