Iro's semi-final clash a decade in the making

KL Iro can't wait to go head-to-head against a former Warriors teammate in the NRL finals. Photo: Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS

KL Iro faces childhood rival Matt Timoko in Cronulla's semi-final; Brisbane targets Canberra's weak right edge.

The Canberra Times

KL Iro has had a decade to prepare for his assignment in Cronulla's semi-final as childhood mate Matt Timoko turns into his rival for a preliminary final berth.

Brisbane found major success targeting Canberra's right edge in Sunday's thrilling qualifying-final win, with the three tries of their second-half comeback all coming down that side.

The minor premiers have conceded 52 per cent of their four-pointers down the right edge this NRL season - the second-highest proportion for any team, behind the Warriors.

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