CAN PNG SHOCK SAMOA? 🇵🇬 Tonga’s Big Test & Kangaroos Selection Debate | RLWC Week 2

The Rugby League World Cup rolls into Week 2, and Willie Mason and Justin Horo are back to break down another massive weekend of international footy! The boys get stuck into the build-up to Tonga vs Samoa, with one of rugby league’s fiercest rivalries taking centre stage. Is this clash now bigger than State of Origin? There’s plenty to unpack from the opening round, including England’s struggles, the Kangaroos’ performance against the Kiwis, and the debate around Reece Walsh and Kalyn Ponga. The boys also question the World Cup format, why more nations aren’t involved, and what needs to change to grow the international game. Plus, Mase shares a classic Dwight Yorke story, the boys pick their Team of the Week, and we preview every game ahead of Week 2. ON THE SHOW: 🏉 Tonga vs Samoa – The rivalry heating up 🇦🇺 Kangaroos, Reece Walsh & Kalyn Ponga 🏆 England’s struggles & the World Cup format 🌏 Why aren’t more nations playing international rugby league? 🔥 Levels Team of the Week 😂 Mase’s Dwight Yorke story 🏉 Full Week 2 previews: Tonga vs Lebanon, PNG vs Samoa, England vs France, New Zealand vs Cook Islands & Australia vs Fiji. All that and plenty more on another episode of LEVELS with Willie Mason and Justin Horo! Download TAB App: https://tab.app.link/QHUigxWBeRb COMPA WORLD FAMOUS TEQUILA: https://www.compadrinksco.com/ MONGREL BOOTS: https://www.mongrelboots.com.au Sponsorship Enquiries: [email protected] Stay Connected with Levels Network: Website: https://www.levelsnetwork.bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelsnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levelsnetworkau Produced & Edited by https://www.instagram.com/itslukestowe/ Levels Podcast: Willie Mason & Justin Horo present Levels Podcast, twice a week reviewing & previewing all the NRL games also giving their best tips. Willie Mason is a former Kangaroo and NSW representative, is considered one of the most successful front rowers in NRL history. In 2004, he was a part of the famous 'Dogs of War' team that won the Grand Final, and he also received the Clive Churchill Medal during that match. Justin Horo is a former NRL player who played 120 games for Parramatta and Manly from 2010 to 2015. In addition to playing in the UK Super League, he also represented the New Zealand Māori team.' 0:00 – Intro & PNG Chiefs Jersey Reaction 3:00 – World Cup Popularity & Levels Community 5:30 – Kangaroos vs Kiwis: Behind the Scenes 7:00 – Mark Nawaqanitawase & Kangaroos Camp 10:23 – Levels Team of the Week: Picking Our Best XIII 18:30 – Foot Locker: Getting Locked In for Test Football 19:00 – Tonga vs Samoa: Is This Rivalry Bigger Than State of Origin? 22:14 – Fan Reactions to Tonga vs Samoa 23:30 – Reece Walsh vs Kalyn Ponga Debate 27:01 – England’s World Cup Struggles & Fan Reactions 33:15 – Is the Rugby League World Cup Draw Unfair? 34:00 – Why Aren’t More Nations Playing in the World Cup? 37:00 – Growing International Rugby League 39:00 – Rugby League, Rugby Union & Football Popularity 42:00 – A-League Memories & Willie Mason’s Dwight Yorke Story 44:00 – The Boys Reminisce About Sydney’s Nightlife 45:45 – Tonga vs Lebanon Preview 52:45 – Papua New Guinea vs Samoa Preview 57:06 – England vs France Preview 59:47 – New Zealand vs Cook Islands Preview 1:02:50 – Australia vs Fiji Preview 1:08:00 – Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.