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Lussicks face off in English rugby league

Ex-NRL players and brothers Joey and Darcy Lussick will play against each other in a UK Super 8s Qualifiers clash when Salford play Toronto.

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Former Sea Eagle Joey Lussick will take on his brother Darcy in a UK Super League qualifier. (AAP)

Former Manly forward Jason Lussick is expected to sit on the fence when he watches his sons face each other in Salford's Super 8s Qualifiers clash with Toronto on Saturday.

Hooker Joey Lussick, Salford's recent recruit from the NRL, will go up against his big brother Darcy, the 29-year-old Toronto front-row forward.

It will be the first time they have found themselves on opposing teams and their father will be in town to witness the contest.

Joey, 22, said: "It will be an interesting one. I've never played against him, only with him.

"I've kept my mouth quiet the last couple of weeks. I don't want to give him any ammunition, especially being a much bigger bloke than me. I'm sure we'll have a good laugh after the game, though.

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"I think dad will probably hope for a tie, to be fair. As a parent, I'm sure he'll be cheering for both of us and be happy which ever way the result goes as long as we both go alright, otherwise we'll hear about it if we don't."

Darcy, one of the Wolfpack's high-profile recruits from the NRL, played a big role in the Canadian club's success in finishing top of the Championship .

Toronto remain on course for a place in Super League for 2019 after winning two of their opening three matches in the Qualifiers.

Joey has yet to experience defeat since arriving at the Red Devils on a short-term contract.

He followed his former Sea Eagles teammate and close friend Jackson Hastings, the former Sydney Roosters and Manly halfback who has been a revelation so far in a 100 per cent start to the Qualifiers for Ian Watson's men.

"Jackson has been the main influence," said Lussick. "I'm a just a little shadow compared to Jackson, he's been unreal for the team."

Salford's impressive start - they won at Hull KR in the opening round - has taken some pressure off the team as they strive desperately to avoid another appearance in the dreaded Million Pound Game.


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