Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata

Boy from Sydney set to play in America's biggest game

On Monday (NZ time), the former rugby league player and church choirboy will perform on the NFL's biggest stage as the man tasked with protecting quarterback Jalen Hurts against the Kansas City Chiefs.

"I didn't understand how to play the game. I was just watching mostly for the half-time performances," the hulking 25-year-old said.

"I thought about singing in (a Super Bowl), but definitely not playing in it.

"No, I'm playing with you. I never thought about being here when I was watching it."