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SAM Moa is in line for a shock call up to the New Zealand Test team after just three games with the Roosters.
An NRL unknown at the start of the year, the barnstorming prop received a surprise call from New Zealand coach Steve Kearney last week asking about his eligibility ahead of the Anzac Test on April 19.
New Zealand are likely to be without injured Bulldogs prop Sam Kasiano and have earmarked Moa as a future Test player following three outstanding performances for the Roosters.
The 105kg prop officially declared his allegiance to New Zealand last week.
"Steve asked me about my allegiance and told me I had a week to decide," Moa said.
"I told him I didn't need a week and that I was a Kiwi. I was very humbled that he asked and it would be a great privilege to play for my country, although I think I have plenty of hard work in front of me before that happens."
Moa has been a stand-out in a Roosters pack that includes Kiwi internationals Sonny Bill Williams, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Frank-Paul Nuuausala.
The former Hull FC player has kept Queensland Origin hopeful Martin Kennedy on the bench.
Moa was unheard of before the beginning of the season with just one NRL appearance for the Sharks before moving to the UK Super League.
He played down his efforts and said his first priority was to keep his spot in the Roosters side.
"I still have plenty of things in my game that I am working on," Moa said. "I am happy with where I am at and what I have done so far, but I still have lots of room for improvement and need to put in every week. I am focused on doing my job for my team."
Moa is predicting a tough clash with Parramatta tomorrow tonight.
"They are a good side this year," Moa said.
"We have watched their last three games on video and they are a team that comes out hard. We have no doubt that Ricky Stuart will have them up for this clash having some history with the Roosters and we have to be prepared for a tough fight in the middle."
From what I have seen he wouldn't let them down and we could have the starting front rowers for n.z, I'm pretty sure it's a stand alone weekend so we won't be losing anything and with possibly sbw, skd, rts, and those selected for the " origin trial " city vs country I think a fair few of our boys will be playing that weekend...
An NRL unknown at the start of the year, the barnstorming prop received a surprise call from New Zealand coach Steve Kearney last week asking about his eligibility ahead of the Anzac Test on April 19.
New Zealand are likely to be without injured Bulldogs prop Sam Kasiano and have earmarked Moa as a future Test player following three outstanding performances for the Roosters.
The 105kg prop officially declared his allegiance to New Zealand last week.
"Steve asked me about my allegiance and told me I had a week to decide," Moa said.
"I told him I didn't need a week and that I was a Kiwi. I was very humbled that he asked and it would be a great privilege to play for my country, although I think I have plenty of hard work in front of me before that happens."
Moa has been a stand-out in a Roosters pack that includes Kiwi internationals Sonny Bill Williams, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Frank-Paul Nuuausala.
The former Hull FC player has kept Queensland Origin hopeful Martin Kennedy on the bench.
Moa was unheard of before the beginning of the season with just one NRL appearance for the Sharks before moving to the UK Super League.
He played down his efforts and said his first priority was to keep his spot in the Roosters side.
"I still have plenty of things in my game that I am working on," Moa said. "I am happy with where I am at and what I have done so far, but I still have lots of room for improvement and need to put in every week. I am focused on doing my job for my team."
Moa is predicting a tough clash with Parramatta tomorrow tonight.
"They are a good side this year," Moa said.
"We have watched their last three games on video and they are a team that comes out hard. We have no doubt that Ricky Stuart will have them up for this clash having some history with the Roosters and we have to be prepared for a tough fight in the middle."
From what I have seen he wouldn't let them down and we could have the starting front rowers for n.z, I'm pretty sure it's a stand alone weekend so we won't be losing anything and with possibly sbw, skd, rts, and those selected for the " origin trial " city vs country I think a fair few of our boys will be playing that weekend...
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