Perhaps the fastest player in the NRL, Manly speedster Jason Saab, claims there isn’t a team in the competition with more pace than the Sea Eagles.
Manly already had blistering pace in 2021 in Saab, Tom Trbojevic and Reuben Garrick, but a 19-year-old who’s yet to make his NRL debut could be the quickest of the lot.
His name is Tolutau Koula.
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“Definitely, easily,” Saab said when asked if Manly had the fastest team in the league.
“There’s still some rapid players out there, but on average I’d say we’ve got the fastest players.
“It makes everything better if it’s done at speed. The point is to beat somebody.”
Koula can play in the centres, on a wing or at fullback and was widely considered one of the best attacking weapons in rugby league and rugby union as a junior footballer.
He completed his Higher School Certificate at Sydney’s Newington College in 2020 and joined Manly’s top-30 roster in 2021.
Koula was in action as Manly racked up a 28-4 win over Wests Tigers in a trial match last Friday.
Manly coach Des Hasler relishes the extreme speed at his disposal.
“When it’s taken out to the backs speed and pace is undeniable,” Hasler told 2GB’s Wide World of Sports radio.
“It certainly creates scenarios where you score points and you capitalise on it.”
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