Barnes in doubt for Reds in Super 14

The EnForcer · 14-03-08, 12:02

Taken from The Age

Barnes in doubt for Reds in Super 14
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Battling Queensland have more worries with Wallabies five-eighth Berrick Barnes in doubt for Saturday night's Super 14 clash against the Bulls with a calf injury.

Barnes will undergo a fitness test on Friday afternoon but will be given until kick-off to be cleared for action at Suncorp Stadium.

Reds coach Phil Mooney has centre Charlie Fetoai on stand-by to make his Super 14 starting debut if Barnes is ruled out.

The 21-year-old has struggled in training during a dramatic week at Ballymore after picking up the injury in the last-start 34-16 loss to the Stormers, in which he was also concussed.

"The head's all right I just have to get over a calf strain," Barnes said.

"I have a fitness test this afternoon and if I come through that I should be right."

Barnes, a revelation at last year's World Cup as an 11th-hour replacement for Stephen Larkham, has been named at inside centre against the reigning champion Bulls with Mooney promoting Quade Cooper to add extra attacking spark.

After three straight defeats to drop to 11th, the Reds are desperate for Barnes to take his place.

"We'll give him right up until the last minute," said Mooney, who has made six changes and also taken the captaincy from John Roe and given it to Sam Cordingley."

TOCC · 15-03-08, 21:16

as much as i like Barnes, Quade Cooper played a more controlled game then Barnes has for the Reds in the past 2 years. Maybe 12 will becoe the permanent position of Barnes, especially considering how well Giteau is playing at 5/8.

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The EnForcer Veteran Contributor The EnForcer loves life! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth Posts: MMDCXVII vCash: 5216000 Praised 440 Times in 178 Posts Smote 6 Times in 6 Posts	Barnes in doubt for Reds in Super 14 Taken from The Age Barnes in doubt for Reds in Super 14 Email Print Normal font Large font March 14, 2008 - 11:58AM Advertisement Battling Queensland have more worries with Wallabies five-eighth Berrick Barnes in doubt for Saturday night's Super 14 clash against the Bulls with a calf injury. Barnes will undergo a fitness test on Friday afternoon but will be given until kick-off to be cleared for action at Suncorp Stadium. Reds coach Phil Mooney has centre Charlie Fetoai on stand-by to make his Super 14 starting debut if Barnes is ruled out. The 21-year-old has struggled in training during a dramatic week at Ballymore after picking up the injury in the last-start 34-16 loss to the Stormers, in which he was also concussed. "The head's all right I just have to get over a calf strain," Barnes said. "I have a fitness test this afternoon and if I come through that I should be right." Barnes, a revelation at last year's World Cup as an 11th-hour replacement for Stephen Larkham, has been named at inside centre against the reigning champion Bulls with Mooney promoting Quade Cooper to add extra attacking spark. After three straight defeats to drop to 11th, the Reds are desperate for Barnes to take his place. "We'll give him right up until the last minute," said Mooney, who has made six changes and also taken the captaincy from John Roe and given it to Sam Cordingley." __________________ Just happy to be here

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TOCC Veteran TOCC has no status. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: QLD Posts: MMMDXXVI vCash: 94000 Praised 643 Times in 418 Posts Smote 37 Times in 24 Posts	as much as i like Barnes, Quade Cooper played a more controlled game then Barnes has for the Reds in the past 2 years. Maybe 12 will becoe the permanent position of Barnes, especially considering how well Giteau is playing at 5/8.