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Ben Teo has revealed it was a conversation with Australia star Israel Folau that gave him the belief to cross codes and pursue an international career with England.Teo made his Test debut off the bench in Saturdays 37-21 victory over South Africa and is poised to win a second cap when Fiji visit Twickenham this weekend in the second of four autumn internationals.Born in Auckland but moving to Australia when he was 17, he grew up playing both codes of rugby but it was league that claimed his allegiance and he went on to make eight State of Origin appearances for Queensland.Folau had already made the transition when the two shared a house together for five months in Sydney and it was the brilliant Wallabies full-back who ultimately convinced his former Brisbane Broncos team-mate to switch codes.I was living with Israel Folau at the time, we were living in Kensington. I was at Souths and he was at Waratahs, Teo said. I was feeling a little bit stale and asking myself some questions and I bounced it off him a little bit.I said Im 27, do you think its too late?. He said No, no its not too late. I asked if he thought that I would be alright or is it too hard? He said No I think that you can do it. Hes someone that gave me a lot of confidence to give it a go. I left the door open when I first came because I didnt know what would happen. If I had left it too late and I just wasnt on everyone elses level I would have gone back.The initial part was hard but then I really started to enjoy the game and fall back in love with it. The World Cup was a really big thing for me. I watched every game and really enjoyed it as a spectator.I started getting the love back. And then I shut the door - there was no way I was going back.Teos first union club was Leinster, and Ireland were hoping to eventually secure his services on residency grounds before Eddie Jones persuaded him to opt for England, an act made possible through his mothers heritage.The first thing I decided was wanting to play rugby union. Obviously my time in rugby league was fun but I was looking for something else, Teo said. I had some questions myself, such as if I had stayed in union as a kid would I have made it? Would I have been a good player? I needed to answer those questions myself.The opportunity to play union took me to Ireland, thats where I played and then a chat with Eddie. A chat about if I got myself over to the Premiership I would have an opportunity if I played well to put myself in the system and thats how it came along. I obviously knew being eligible and having a passport, it was just the way that it went! USA Soccer Gear . -- Ty Montgomery had 290 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, and fifth-ranked Stanford held on to beat No. USA Soccer Store . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. https://www.cheapusasoccer.com/ . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. Fake USA Soccer Jerseys ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. Stitched USA Soccer Jerseys . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. No. 20 Florida | No. 22 Dayton | Full listNo. 21: PURDUE BOILERMAKERSLast season: 26-9, 12-6 Big TenMatt Painter lost A.J. Hammons, but the frontcourt wont be much of an issue with center Isaac Hass and Caleb Swanigan swallowing up most of the minutes. Vince Edwards is also back, so it comes down to guard play in West Lafayette. The duo of P.J. Thompson and Michigan transfer Spike Albrecht will be the key at the point.?-- Jeff GoodmanBest case:?Sweet 16. Matt Painter lost a lot of leadership and defense, with Raphael Davis and A.J. Hammons graduating. Yet Caleb Swanigan and Vince Edwards are back and should be All-Big Ten canndidates, along with Isaac Haas, a presence in the low post.ddddddddddddWorst case:?Early exit. Purdue has floundered in the opening game of the NCAA tournament the past two years, losing to Cincinnati and Little Rock after having substantial leads late. Purdue has had significant turnover issues the past two seasons, and this will be a different team on the defensive end as well. Without substantial size, the Boilermakers will have to be a better perimeter defensive team.No. 22 Dayton | Full list ' ' '