Anasta tips a war on the pitch
“IT is more than just a game. It is hatred.”
That comes from a man who perfectly understands the animosity driving rugby league’s greatest feud heading into Saturday’s blockbuster.
Braith Anasta grew up as a South Sydney junior and the nephew of Rabbitohs legend George Piggins before playing seven seasons at the Sydney Roosters.
And Anasta reckons come Sunday there will be fans in Sydney’s eastern suburbs not wanting to show their faces in public.
“Those Souths and Roosters fans have been looking forward to this game but also dreading it,” Anasta explained.
“Because they are either going to be celebrating and walking down the street with their head held high. Or they are going to be hiding in their houses for a few weeks.”