Cockatoos Ready For Flying Fijians
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Friday, 20 October 2006
NSWRU Media Unit
The Landmark NSW Country Cockatoos kick off their three match development tour to Fiji this weekend, taking on a Fiji High Performance Unit (HPU) Select XV at Lautoka.
Country Pride .. Cockatoos scrumhalf Paul Elliott in action
Country Pride .. Cockatoos scrumhalf Paul Elliott in action
The Cockatoos have enjoyed an incident-free build up since their arrival on Wednesday, with all players available for selection against what’s expected to be a free-running HPU side.
"The set pieces will be our strength, and it is important the team exploits these aspects of the game,” head coach Col Jeffs said.
"The pack has bulk, height and a back row which will get to the breakdown, while the backs know their way to the try line.
"It is important we play our game, and don't get caught up in the hype of Fiji Rugby.”
The match is due to kick off at 3pm local time (1pm AEST).
Landmark NSW Country Cockatoos side to play Fiji High Performance Unit Select XV
Lautoka, Saturday 21 October 2006, 3pm local time (1pm AEST) 1. Dave Greig - Nyngan
2. Mick Lee - Wanderers
3. Luke Troy - Waratahs
4. Nick Leseberg - Merewether/Carlton
5. Dan Kevill - Wanderers
6. Andrew MacPherson - Narromine
7. Ross Duncan - Coonamble
8. Robbie Creighton - Bourke
9. Paul Elliott - Dubbo Roos
10. Luke Sullivan - Ballina
11. Elliott Tourle - Quirindi
12. Ritchie Steele - Robb College
13. Dave Simpson - Inverell
14. Pat Barrett - St Alberts College
15. Matt Panton - Narrabri
RESERVES:
16. Duncan Chubb - Coffs Harbour
17. Michael Roche - St Alberts
18. Henry Vanderglas - Southern Cross University
19. Jeff Wilson - Gunnedah
20. Simon Newton - St Alberts College
21. Luke Brown - Narromine
22. Sam Stewart - Inverell
23. Joe De Dasell - Inverell
24. Cameron Wpyer - Inverell
25. Matt McGregor - Parkes