Kangaroos props Lindsay Collins and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui reportedly had to be separated during a training session after things got heated — but the latter was all smiles afterwards.
9 News revealed the two forwards, who are actually Queensland Origin teammates, had to be separated after they got in each other’s faces in a fiery session.
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However, Fa’asuamaleaui wasn’t worried about the incident and played it down when quizzed by reporters.
“I guess it’s the heat of the moment out there in training,” the Titans captain said with a smile.
“(We are) proud boys that just want to train hard and we just bumped heads a bit there, but it’s all love at the end of the day.”
Australia take on Italy on Saturday (Sunday 5.30am AEDT) in their final pool match with both Fa’asuamaleaui and Collins named in the team.
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Coach Mal Meninga will use this game to move closer towards settling on his first choice 17 ahead of the finals.
Cameron Munster will be rested with Nathan Cleary and Daly Cherry-Evans linking up in the halves in what could be their final chance to prove to Meninga they should start at halfback going forward.
Harry Grant will also enjoy a rest, while Ben Hunt will start at hooker.
