Dragons defend decision to rest Ben Hunt

By Steve Zemek
Updated July 18 2019 - 5:28pm, first published 5:22pm
St George Illawarra playmaker Ben Hunt won't play against Penrith in their NRL encounter.
St George Illawarra playmaker Ben Hunt won't play against Penrith in their NRL encounter.

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has defended his omission of million-dollar playmaker Ben Hunt as his side's NRL season goes on the line against Penrith, saying he is putting player welfare first.

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