Raiders ahead Elliott Whitehead has revealed his worldwide profession may very well be over after England had been bundled out of the World Cup by Samoa in a 27-26 semi-finals loss.
The 33-year-old performed 177 video games within the Super League earlier than shifting to the NRL in 2016 to hitch Ricky Stuart’s Canberra aspect.
Whitehead’s Raiders contract expires on the finish of the 2024 season and he’s but to make a name on his NRL future, however his determination concerning the Test enviornment has clearly weighed on his thoughts after showing 22 occasions for his beloved England.
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“I know I played well, but it’s disappointing the way it ended. It’s probably the last time I’ll play for England,” Whitehead informed The Canberra Times.
“That’s not official, I don’t know what will be, but in my head I felt like it would be my last time.
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“I wanted to finish on a high and obviously that didn’t happen.
“It was disappointing, but for the international game Samoa did something special – a bit similar to Tonga in 2017.
“We saw the support that got behind them and it’s only going to be good for the international game as a whole.”
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Having performed 166 video games throughout seven seasons with Canberra, if Whitehead fulfils his contract he’ll play previous the age of 35.
The English born ahead will be capable to negotiate with rival golf equipment following the top of the 2023 season.