Kalyn Ponga vs James Tedesco
Kalyn Ponga vs James Tedesco: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Kalyn Ponga and James Tedesco?
James Tedesco is often compared to Kalyn Ponga due to their roles as fullbacks in the NRL. Their head-to-head matches are highly anticipated, especially during State of Origin series.
Kalyn Ponga
Key numbers
- Total NRL Matches153
- Total Tries56
- Total Goals284
- Total Points792
- State of Origin Caps11
Top honours
- Dally M Medal2023 - awarded as the best player in the NRL
- State of OriginRepresented Queensland since 2018
- Māori All StarsPlayed for the Māori All Stars from 2019 to 2025
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James Tedesco
Key numbers
- Total NRL Games288
- Total Tries155
- Total Points630
- Total Representative Games47
- Total Representative Tries12
Top honours
- Dally M MedalAwarded in 2019.
- NSW State of Origin ChampionBack-to-back winner in 2018 and 2019.
- NRL Grand Final WinnerWon with Sydney Roosters in 2018 and 2019.
- Rugby League World Cup WinnerCaptained Australia to victory in 2022.