Wests Tigers coach concedes Benji Marshall played bigger on-field role this season
Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary concedes Benji Marshall has played a much bigger on-field role this NRL season than he'd originally planned for
4 May 2018 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
An injury to star off-season recruit Josh Reynolds has seen the former Kiwis captain play all eight games so far, with his form sparking calls for a possible international recall.
Cleary says Marshall's off field influence has also been massive.
He says on fthe ield Marshall's role has been bigger through necessity, but they signed him to play first and foremost so it's worked out.
Ivan Cleary says he has no doubt Marshall could easily slot back into the Kiwis environment if he was to be selected.
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