Matty Johns supports Penrith resting 16 players, despite criticism over undermining NRL integrity ahead of Bulldogs match.
Matty Johns has backed Penrith's decision to rest 16 players for Thursday night's NRL showdown against the Bulldogs, as debate rages on about the controversial move. The Panthers confirmed the bombshell news after releasing their team list on Tuesday, with critics arguing that Ivan Cleary's side are 'taking the piss' and undermining the integrity of the competition by naming a second-string side.
Penrith playmaker Brad Schneider is the only man remaining from the 17 that lost another golden point thriller to Canberra last week, but he didn't end up getting on the field. Origin superstars Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Dylan Edwards are among the big names being rested, with seventh-placed Penrith all but conceding they are out of the race...