Page McGregor embracing sister's Dally M honour ahead of World Cup
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Page McGregor has played plenty of footy alongside older sister Raecene over the years, but is looking forward to the unique experience of doing it at the upcoming World Cup with her sibling being a newly-crowned Dally M Medal winner.
Since watching Raecene pick up the 2022 NRLW Dally M Medal last month, Page has embarked on a proud victory lap on her sister's behalf.
"I am always going around showing people her medal and giving her praise," Page told NRL.com.
"She doesn’t really worry about that stuff, it’s definitely more me.
"She loves that she got the award and everything, but she’s just really humble.
McGregor accepts 2022 NRLW Dally M Medal
"She has really deserved this. She has worked so hard over the years and deserves this credit.
To now be playing in the World Cup together, this is going to be something I will never forget.
Page McGregor
Both McGregor siblings are set to play a key role for the Kiwi Ferns as they seek to win their first World Cup since 2008.
After a stunning NRLW campaign with the Roosters, which saw her top the competition with 10 try assists in five games, Raecene will don the No.7 jersey for coach Ricky Henry, while Page is set to play in the centres following her Test debut earlier this year against Tonga.
Raecene told NRL.com she was excited to line up alongside her sister again, while also taking comfort from having two of her key forwards from the Roosters - Mya Hill-Moana and Otesa Pule - in the team.
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"It’s awesome to have Page here. We haven’t really been able to play too much together due to injury and now playing for separate clubs," Raecene said.
"But to play Tests together is special and I can't wait.
"It’s really cool to have some of those Roosters girls here too and for them to be rewarded for their achievements through the year.
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"I have been really enjoying my footy this season and now looking forward to getting on the park with these girls."
The Kiwi Ferns, who will be based in York along with their New Zealand male counterparts, open their campaign against France on November 3 (AEST), before taking on Cook Islands and Australia in Group B.
