Penrith coach Ivan Cleary says it is "ridiculous" two of the Panthers' State of Origin players have been criticised for their supposed lack of commitment to NSW since pledging international allegiance to Samoa.
Jarome Luai and Brian To'o played all three Origin games this year and while the interstate series has traditionally been a selection tool for the Australian team, the pair have declared they would prefer to represent Samoa at this year's World Cup.
