Mitchell was forced to choose between the two and decided to represent his family and Indigenous heritage, with the support of former Catalans coach Robinson. He is the only top-line player not available for the annual showdown of the NRL and Super League champions. "We left the decision up to Latrell, he's a very proud Indiginous man, and his chance to represent his culture was his choice and we'll support that," said Robinson. "It was a tough decision for him but there was only ever a right decision for him." The Roosters squad will first visit France, where they will train with Championship outfit Toulouse in Paris and give the players some life experiences before relocating to Wigan midweek.
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Mitchell was forced to choose between the two and decided to represent his family and Indigenous heritage, with the support of former Catalans coach Robinson. He is the only top-line player not available for the annual showdown of the NRL and Super League champions. "We left the decision up to Latrell, he's a very proud Indiginous man, and his chance to represent his culture was his choice and we'll support that," said Robinson. "It was a tough decision for him but there was only ever a right decision for him." The Roosters squad will first visit France, where they will train with Championship outfit Toulouse in Paris and give the players some life experiences before relocating to Wigan midweek.
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Mitchell was forced to choose between the two and decided to represent his family and Indigenous heritage, with the support of former Catalans coach Robinson. He is the only top-line player not available for the annual showdown of the NRL and Super League champions. "We left the decision up to Latrell, he's a very proud Indiginous man, and his chance to represent his culture was his choice and we'll support that," said Robinson. "It was a tough decision for him but there was only ever a right decision for him." The Roosters squad will first visit France, where they will train with Championship outfit Toulouse in Paris and give the players some life experiences before relocating to Wigan midweek.
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Mitchell will play in Melbourne for the All Stars against New Zealand Maori on February 15, missing the February 17 clash against Wigan in the UK.
Robinson had no problem with the star centre's call.
"We left the decision up to Latrell, he's a very proud Indiginous man, and his chance to represent his culture was his choice and we'll support that," he said.
"It was a tough decision for him but there was only ever a right decision for him."
Mitchell is the only top Roosters player not making the trip to England.
The Tricolors are bringing a squad of 23 over, though Ryan Hall is injured and unavailable to play.
Cooper Cronk could feature against the Warriors at the DW Stadium, as could Lachlan Lam against the team coached by his father Adrian.
"We're just finalising our squad, and I think Lachy will come over," Robinson said.
"Lachlan's in the 22, so he's a chance of playing."
"We're just finalising our squad, and I think Lachy will come over," said Robinson during a media conference call last night. "We're bring a squad of 23 but that will include (injured ex-Leeds winger) Ryan Hall, so 22 are available." Asked whether Lam has a chance of playing, Robinson replied: "He's in the 22, so he's a chance of playing."
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