Western Force to play Tahs Feb 10th preseason game

[Thequeerone]

South Coast rugby union fans are in for a treat when the NSW Waratahs take on the Western Force in a unique preseason double-header early next year at Shoalhaven Rugby Park.

The Waratahs will play the Force in back-to-back trials on the same night on February 10 - one week before the start of the 2011 Super 15 season.

original link

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/n...aspx?src=email

[zimeric]

two games??? geez must be A sides playing as well
thatd be great for the paying public as well as identifying a couple of bolters

[Burgs]

I haven't really been paying attention (mainly because I probably won't get to them), what (if any) are the Force home trial match/es this season?

[.X.]

hmmm - might have to go for a drive

[GIGS20]

Same question.....I haven't heard anything yet, surely there's a plan in place by now?

[The InnFORCEr]

Virgin has flights for $158 each way for around that time...Santa can you hear me?

[BDAVEY]

i dont think there any trial games here for 2011

[WorkingClass]

The local council are looking for around 5,000 to turnout. Should be interesting to see if it happens.

[The Man]

Here is more nifo from this email that is going around the traps

The games will be played on Thursday 10th February 2011 at Shoalhaven Ricoh Rugby Park commencing from 5:30pm

More details are from the local papers

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/n...s/2025550.aspx

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au...f/2025924.aspx

http://www.southcoastregister.com.au...e/2025913.aspx

You can find out more via the links below

NOWRA - http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/

SHOALHAVEN RUGBY - http://www.shoalhaven.rugbynet.com.au

ILLAWARRA RUGBY - http://www.illawarrarugby.com.au

NSW WARATAHS - http://www.waratahs.com.au

WESTERN FORCE - http://www.rugbywa.com.au

Both sides will be bringing squads of 40 players - likely to be an A game as well as the main game.

The main game will be under lights.

Tickets will be available through the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre online at http://www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

Or this link - http://www.waratahs.com.au/Waratahs/...5/Default.aspx

Ticket prices will be $20 for adults & $10 for children.

There will be a function 'Dinner with the Waratahs" on the Wednesday night at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

Both sides will be holding a Coaching Clinic at Rugby park on Wednesday afternoon for school children wanting to play rugby.

[todd4]

i dont think there any trial games here for 2011

If this is correct then I am surprised. Previous trial games were well attended and I assumed they were money-spinners for the club. I'm not sure of the facts, but if trials in Perth were revenue raisers for the club then you would be wondering why none are planned for 2011. (or maybe they were not that profitable, does anyone know?)

Having the club travel interstate together for trial matches certainly has its benefits,but (not wanting to sound like Scrooge McForce) does the club get a percentage of the gate? or just their expenses covered?. What are the usual financial arrangements for trials?

[GIGS20]

IMHO, you have to have a mix, but you need to remain aware that trials are for the benefit of the rugby program, not the players.

If they have identified issues with their travel procedures it wouldn't be surprising to see more interstate or OS trials, but you also want to lay the groundwork at home to ensure you win the vital home games!

[BDAVEY]

a real disappointment we arent egtting a trial its a greta marketing tool to get members and fense sitters tuned into rugby and S15 is the EWF been dictated again by the more traditional states.... i think so come EWF push your own wheelborrow for once.. dont be dictated too

[The InnFORCEr]

hmmm - might have to go for a drive

I just booked my flights Ex, hope to see ya there

Any suggestions country style pubs between Campbeeltown and Shoalhaven, perhaps around Kangaroo Valley?

[WorkingClass]

I just booked my flights Ex, hope to see ya there

Any suggestions country style pubs between Campbeeltown and Shoalhaven, perhaps around Kangaroo Valley?

I wouldn't stop at any pub in Campbelltown.

[The InnFORCEr]

I wouldn't stop at any pub in Campbelltown.

My home town WC, so that's where I will be leaving from, but I do know what your saying, I was there last week but forgot my side arms so couldn't pop in for a drink at any of them