The Curious Case of Jarome Luai's Bench Rest The recent NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers has raised questions about the tactics employed by Benji Marshall, coach of the latter team.
Jarome Luai was benched for the second half, allowing Latu Fainu to take his place at five eighth. This decision sparked debate among fans: is it a strategic ploy or simply a way to give Fainu experience?
From an outside perspective, one might wonder why Marshall didn't make this change earlier in the season, given Luai's impending departure and recent performance issues.