HULL KR: Fox ready for biggest test
HULL KR winger Peter Fox insists he's ready to help England book their place in the final of the Four Nations, in what will be the biggest game of his career.
Fox, who turned 25 yesterday, has yet to play in the tournament after sitting out the 34-12 win over France and last weekend's 26-16 defeat to Australia.
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Peter Fox is confident he can help England beat New Zealand
The waiting in the wings has made him more determined to take his chance tomorrow against New Zealand in a game that will determine who will face Australia in the final.
Both countries need to win to assure themselves a place in next weekend's final at Elland Road and Fox is ready for the challenge.
"I've had two weeks of disappointment so this is a good turnaround for me," Fox told the Mail.
"I couldn't have wished for a better birthday present.
"Tony has shown faith in me and I intend to repay him with a good performance against New Zealand on Saturday.
"I've been ready for this call and I've kept my head down and trained really hard in case I was called upon.
"This is the biggest game of my career and I have a chance of helping England reach the final of a major competition.
"I'm confident I can rise to that challenge."
Fox is one of three changes made to England's right hand side that were ripped apart by Australia last weekend.
Leeds pair Danny McGuire and Lee Smith have been dropped along with Hull's Tom Briscoe, who was replaced at the break with England trailing 26-0.
During their time in the England squad, Fox and Briscoe have developed a good friendship and in disappointing times, one has been there for the other.
"I feel sorry for Tom in this disappointing time," said Fox.
"Tom will bounce back from this.
"There's been no bitterness between us and we've helped each other out.
"I've been there to offer him advice before games and I expect him to offer me some before this game.
"Our right hand side took a bit of a beating but I'm confident we can restore pride tomorrow.
"We know where we went wrong against Australia and Chris Bridge and I know what we have to do to fine tune things."
Fox and full-back Shaun Briscoe will become the first Rovers pair to play for England in a major tournament for 23 years.
The last two KR players to achieve the feat were Chris Burton and David Watkinson, who were members of the Great Britain team which lost 24-15 to Australia at Wigan in 1986.
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by Rovers/England Fan, Hull
Monday, November 09 2009, 8:46AM
“Fantastic Fox stuns Kiwis
Hull KR winger's brace helps England book final date with Australia---
Headlines from skysports website.
So whoever posted "Scoop Newsworthy, Hull Daily Rovers
08-Nov-2009 10:39" take your b&w glasses off !!!!”
by redrob, hull
Sunday, November 08 2009, 2:48PM
“Great more inane ranst by blinkered Dullers who are so obsessed with rovers they can't even be hppy when their own team wins.
I personally think international rugby league is a bit of a joke but saturdays game was entertaining rugby league. Burgess and Eastwoods combination was excellent. Fox was out of place for the first try but took his two chances well and the forwards really muscled up. Can't see Bridge staying in the side, his penalties put unnecessary pressure on us.”
by Jon, Hull
Sunday, November 08 2009, 11:44AM
“Oh dear, it appears there are some rather jealous Hull fans this morning after two Rovers players were involved in Englands defeat of the World Chapmpions. Shame that Hull's world-beating squad were unable to supply any players, despite having the worlds best academy and producing the greatest young players in the history of the game.”
by Scoop Newsworthy, Hull Daily Rovers
Sunday, November 08 2009, 10:39AM
“'Fox Tears Kiwis Apart'. Read all about it ,ONLY in tomorrows Hull Daily Rovers.
28 page unbiased pull out on how winger Peter Fox was dramatically brought back from oblivian to rescue Englan RL team. Filled with inch by inh colour photos of Fox's spectacular tries. Spectacular photos, specially air brushed out to show Fox was NEVER out of position in defence and New Zealand not scoring tries on his wing. Cleverly drafted reports by our special journalists who will amaze you with the way they will exagerate Fox's skll, whilst still knocking Tom Brisoe. This will only be supassed by 48 pages on Hull City what ever they do. Get your free red glasses, as worn by us only in tomorrows Hull Daily Rovers and everyday after that.”
by redrob, hull
Saturday, November 07 2009, 11:25PM
“Ref was shocking - why didn't a lines man flag up Fox being tackled in the air and without the ball!”
by Ged, hull
Saturday, November 07 2009, 11:16PM
“isnt fox fast”
by redarmy, east hull
Saturday, November 07 2009, 11:15PM
“even though england played well and won i thought the ref was poor too much holding down pushing at the play the ball and too many wrong calls.”
by alwaysarobin, Newland
Saturday, November 07 2009, 8:12PM
“Foxy passes the test! Wingers with a decent bit of service score tries. wan't too bad in defence either.”
by redrob, hull
Saturday, November 07 2009, 7:20PM
“think Fox has done fine so far, but NZ seem to be targetting the other wing more.”
by Jon, Hull
Saturday, November 07 2009, 6:55PM
“'small club'. just looking at your post below, do you feel slightly stupid now? you're right though, fox certainly isn't in the same class as Tom Briscoe. LOL. Ha ha ha ha ha.”