Reds to play Hurricanes during Test break

[The InnFORCEr]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...ing-June-break

I also heard a rumour that the Force and Rebels were planning a similar match in Adelaide.......anymore news on that Ox

[James]

I thought we were going to play the Southern Kings in Perth.

[The Man]

All good!

http://www.scru.com.au

Link doing the pitch report

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au...ay-coast-game/

[Sheikh]

I thought we were going to play the Southern Kings in Perth.

There's a three week break - we can play more than one match!

[AndyS]

What a snore. We should have got together with the Brumbies and Rebels (or some of the NZ teams perhaps?) to bring three of the various European competition finalists/winners down here and handed them around. The June window couldn't have been much better placed for something like that.

[oxleymoron]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...ing-June-break

I also heard a rumour that the Force and Rebels were planning a similar match in Adelaide.......anymore news on that Ox

No more news at this stage - I have been told by my source that if the game is a goer, I'd be one of the first to know

[TOCC]

What a snore. We should have got together with the Brumbies and Rebels (or some of the NZ teams perhaps?) to bring three of the various European competition finalists/winners down here and handed them around. The June window couldn't have been much better placed for something like that.

European finalists minus test players and Super Rugby teams minus test players(and players been rested) was never going to draw a crowd decent enough to justify the costs of flying a team over from Europe

[Sheikh]

European finalists minus test players and Super Rugby teams minus test players(and players been rested) was never going to draw a crowd decent enough to justify the costs of flying a team over from Europe

Not for a single game, but Andy was suggesting a 3 game tour for each team.

Plus, I think you underestimate the number of ex-pats in Perth and Melbourne who'd go along to watch the likes of London Irish, Cardiff and Montpellier.

[TOCC]

Not for a single game, but Andy was suggesting a 3 game tour for each team.

Plus, I think you underestimate the number of ex-pats in Perth and Melbourne who'd go along to watch the likes of London Irish, Cardiff and Montpellier.

At best you can hope for are crowds of around 8'000..

Still, these teams are minus their test stars and to fly a 25 man squad plus coaching and management staff for a 3 week period, you are looking at a rather large cost.

If both teams had their full contingent of test stars, then you could argue the potential financial windfall, but i think minus their test stars and during the month of June where the Wallabies are already playing, you arent going to receive much support.

[Sheikh]

We got over 10,000 for a Tuesday night game between Australian Barbars and England (A) two years ago. We'd get more for a weekend game between the Force and a decent European club team - it'd be timed not to clash with the test.

You might not get the crowds in Brisbane, but that's probably because you're used to bigger games. We take any rugby we can get!

[TOCC]

Hmm i feel as though you are comparing what are essentially test sides to clubs sides minus their top players.

Im just giving a plausible reason as to why i wouldnt expect to see a European club side playing in Oz during the June break.

[AndyS]

Ehh, so find out what Georgia are up to and why none of the second tier teams seem to have played since the World Cup. They all bitch about the lack of games, so why not give them some options. Or organize a Tens tournament, or something - anything - better than friendlies against the same folk you are in the middle of a tournament against. Break even will do in a pinch like if it generates some interest and enthusiasm - it's not like sitting around in the gym is worth much.

[The Man]

Some great players to play in this trial!


St.George Queensland Reds team to play Wellington Hurricanes

1. Greg Holmes (St.George Queensland Reds, Sunnybank)
2. James Hanson (St.George Queensland Reds, University)
3. Guy Shepherdson (St.George Queensland Reds, University)
4. Adam Wallace-Harrison (St.George Queensland Reds, Sunnybank)
5. Blake Enever (National Academy, Easts)
6. Jake Schatz (vc - St.George Queensland Reds, Sunnybank)
7. Eddie Quirk (St.George Queensland Reds, Easts)
8. Radike Samo (St.George Queensland Reds, GPS)
9. Ben Lucas (c - St.George Queensland Reds, Sunnybank)
10. Dallan Murphy (Extended Playing Squad, Brothers)
11. Lachlan Creighton (Brothers)
12. Nathaniel Gendle (Brothers)
13. Rex Tapuai (Sunnybank)
14. Damon Murphy (Brothers)
15. Luke Morahan (St.George Queensland Reds, University)



16. Mitchell Wade (National Academy, University)
17. Kevin Davis (Extended Playing Squad, University)
18. Ruan Smith (National Academy, GPS)
19. Nigel Ah Wong (National Academy, Sunnybank)
20. Matthew Blain (National Academy, GPS)
21. Scott Malolua (National Academy, GPS)
22. Joel Rapana (Brothers)
23. Dom Shipperley (St.George Queensland Reds, Brothers)



Hurricanes Team

1. Reg Goodes
2. Motu Matu’u
3. Michael Bent
4. Mark Reddish
5. James Broadhurst
6. Brad Shields
7. Jack Lam
8. Mike Coman (c)
9. Chris Eaton
10. Tusi Pisi
11. Andre Taylor
12. Jayden Hayward
13. Alapati Leiua
14. Richard Buckman / Waisake Naholo
15. James Marshall

16. Dane Coles / David Hall
17. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen / Tristan Moran
18. Faifili Levave / Jeremy Thrush
19. Ardie Savea
20. Frae Wilson
21. Daniel Kirkpatrick
22. TJ Perenara

[GIGS20]

Dallas Murphy back on the horse, good on him!

[The Man]

Story an Andre Taylor

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au...-andre-taylor/