Dane Gagai shuts down Latrell Mitchell, set for Newcastle semi at Eden Park
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Dane Gagai refused to give Latrell Mitchell any momentum in their match-up, saying Mitchell would ‘tear you apart’ if he did, and Gagai was outstanding in that confrontation. He remained sore days later but said the Mitchell battle was 'ticked off' and he was focused on Newcastle's do-or-die semi-final at Eden Park.
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- Gagai was still feeling sore more than three days after the match and said he was 'pretty sore' the day after.
- Gagai said he could not 'take a backward step' because 'If you give ‘Trell’ any momentum, he’ll tear you apart.'
- Gagai called the Mitchell showdown 'ticked off' and said he was more excited for Newcastle’s next challenge.
- Newcastle’s next match is a do-or-die semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland against the New Zealand Warriors.
- Gagai will face Adam Pompey, or Leka Halasima if Pompey overcomes a hamstring injury.
- If Newcastle loses in Auckland, Gagai’s season and his time in the city will end; he will return to Brisbane.
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