Canberra Raiders Announce Tyler Manoa to Blow Viking Horn in Las Vegas
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The Canberra Raiders have announced that Las Vegas Raiders player Tyler Manoa will blow the Viking horn before their Round 1 clash with the Warriors at Allegiant Stadium. Manoa, a defensive tackle, is of Tongan and Samoan descent, making him the perfect person for the job, according to CEO Don Furner. The Raiders were trying to secure a Las Vegas Raiders player to be their ambassador, and Furner believes that Manoa's Polynesian heritage makes him a great fit for the role.
The Viking horn has become a feature of Canberra Raiders home games in the NRL, and the club has commissioned a specially crafted horn to be built in Las Vegas for the game. The horn will be delivered to Allegiant Stadium for a sound check and rehearsal, and Manoa will blow it before the game to start the Viking clap. The Raiders are hoping that 60,000 people will join in the clap, making it a special moment for the club and its fans. The NRL season opener is set to be a exciting game, with the Raiders taking on the Warriors in a highly anticipated match.
The Raiders had initially hoped to secure UFC boss Dana White as their Viking ambassador, but he will be out of town for the game. Instead, Manoa will take on the role, and the club is excited to have him on board. Furner believes that Manoa's connection to the Raiders, as well as his Polynesian heritage, makes him the perfect choice for the job. The Raiders have a proud history of Polynesian players, and Manoa's involvement is seen as a way to celebrate this heritage. The club is also trying to secure a jersey that will fit Manoa, who stands at 6ft 5 and weighs 142kg, making him a large and imposing figure.
The game between the Raiders and the Warriors is set to be a thrilling match, with both teams looking to start the season on a high note. The Raiders have a strong squad, with players like Josh Papalii and Simi Sasagi, who have Samoan roots, and the team is hoping to make a big impact in the NRL this season. The Warriors, on the other hand, have a talented team, with players like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Chanel Harris-Tavita, and they will be looking to cause an upset in the season opener.
Here are the teams for the game:
- Raiders squad: 1. Kaeo Weekes, 2. Savelio Tamale, 3. Matt Timoko, 4. Sebastian Kris, 5. Xavier Savage, 6. Ethan Strange, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Corey Horsburgh, 9. Tom Starling, 10. Joe Tapine (c), 11. Hudson Young, 12. Zac Hosking, 13. Morgan Smithies.
- Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Taine Tuaupiki, 3. Ali Leiataua, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Luke Metcalf, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Mitchell Barnett, 11. Kurt Capewell, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark.
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