THE FULL INGLIS

Greg a threat, but the Catalans boss says all Wolves are dangerous

vSTEVE MCNAMARA has spent more than a decade plotting ways to stop Greg Inglis – but insists there is much more to Catalans’ Challenge Cup test tonight than containing the Aussie.

Inglis made a try-scoring debut for the Dragons’ opponents Warrington last weekend after a long road to full fitness following his retirement in April 2019.

There were brief flashes of the 34-year-old’s former magic against Hull KR, and Mcnamara expects a further improvement when Wolves face his French side.

But the Catalans coach is also fully aware of the threats posed by Warrington in general, not least after their 24-8 win in Perpignan two weeks ago. Mcnamara said:

“The first time I coached against Greg was when I was assistant for England in the 2009 Four Nations.

“I just remember there being some big shifts to the left edge by Australia, and I think it was Lee Smith who played centre and had a hell of a job on his hands.

“Then in Australia I coached against him when I worked at the Roosters and the Warriors.

“If you give him any sort of space you’re in trouble – we saw that on Saturday when he scored a try on the short side without much time or space,” added

Mcnamara (above). “But Warrington are a team packed with outstanding individuals.”

While Inglis is set for a key role, Mcnamara remains without his own high profile three-quarter Israel Folau, who is still Down Under for personal reasons and saw a potential move to St George Illawarra fall through.

Mcnamara added: “He hasn’t secured anything in Australia so I’d never say never about him returning. But we fully understand his family situation and it’s impossible for him at the moment.”