NRL boss’ awkward Trump plea on US TV

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ARLC chairman Peter V’landys made an odd pitch to Donald Trump on US television, inviting him to the NRL’s Las Vegas opener in an awkward video played on Fox & Friends. Vision courtesy: FOX

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00:00Good morning Mr. President. I know you watch Fox and Fringe, which is a great

00:05program, extremely fair and balanced. Mr. President, we want to introduce you to

00:11the toughest game on earth, Rugby League, in the world's sport and entertainment

00:17capital, Las Vegas. We know you love physical, tough contact sports. There's no

00:23sport more brutal than Rugby League. Our players don't wear pads or helmets. As

00:29you know, Mr. President, the U.S. has a trade surplus with Australia, one of the

00:33rare countries. You attending will balance this out a bit. Hope to see you

00:37at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 1. Thank you, Mr. President.

00:42Thank you, Fox and Friends.

00:46There it is. Hopefully the President will take the invitation and head out to

00:50Vegas at the end of the week. And Aaron, thanks so much for joining us. Thanks,

00:54Joe. Thanks for having us. Appreciate it. This is for Trump, President Trump. I got

00:57jersey for him and everything. Back to you guys.

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