Australian Schools selectors have made significant changes to the side which fell 18-9 to the Fijian President’s XV on Saturday, with just four players retaining their starting positions for today’s clash with Fijian Schools.
Australian Schools selectors have made significant changes to the side which fell 18-9 to the Fijian President’s XV on Saturday, with just four players retaining their starting positions for today’s clash with Fijian Schools.
An inexperienced side with 10 debutants took to the field against the Fijian President’s XV at Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji and the squad will now look to regroup for its second game of the tour.
Five changes have been made to the forward pack, with Aaron Pleash replacing Tomas Robertson in the front row, Matt Philip coming in for Jack Cornelsen in the second row and an entirely new back row of Jack Dempsey, Michael Gunn and Michael Whiteley who replace Adam Korczyk, Brad Wilkin and Lolo Fakaosilea.
Six changes have been made to the backline, starting at scrumhalf with Angus Pulver replacing Andrew Ferris.
Jack McIntyre has been brought into flyhalf, replacing Reece Hodge, while Jack Tuttle comes in for Tepai Moeroa at inside centre and Jim Stewart moves to outside centre for Andrew Robinson.
Robinson shifts from the centres to the wing, with Jonah Placid coming in for John Porch at fullback.
Following today’s match, the Australian Schools side will travel to New Zealand to face the New Zealand Barbarians on 29 September, Samoan Schools on 2 October and finally New Zealand Schools on 6 October.
Australian Schools side vs Fijian Schools
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1
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Aaron Pleash
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Ipswich Grammar School
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QLD
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2
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Tom Wilson (C)
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Barker College
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NSW
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3
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Matt Sandell
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St. Joseph’s College
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NSW
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4
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Tom Staniforth
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Canberra Grammar School
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ACT
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5
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Matt Philip
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St. Augustine’s College
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NSW
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6
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Jack Dempsey
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St. Ignatius’ College
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NSW
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7
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Michael Gunn
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Anglican Church Grammar School
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QLD
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8
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Michael Whiteley
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St. Ignatius’ College
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NSW
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9
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Angus Pulver
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Shore School
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NSW
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10
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Jake McIntyre
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Alstonville High School
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NSW
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11
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Andrew Kellaway
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The Scots College
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NSW
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12
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Jack Tuttle
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St. Joseph’s College, Nudgee
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NSW
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13
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Jim Stewart
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The Scots College
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NSW
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14
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Andrew Robinson
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St. Mary MacKillop College
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QLD
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15
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Jonah Placid
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Toowoomba Grammar School
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QLD
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Reserves
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16
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Tomas Robertson
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St. Joseph’s College
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NSW
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17
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Francois Postal
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St. Joseph’s College, Nudgee
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QLD
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18
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Neori Nadruku
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St Edmunds College
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ACT
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19
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Adam Korczyk
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Brisbane State High School
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QLD
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20
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Lolo Fakaosilea
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Brisbane Boys College
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QLD
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21
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Andrew Ferris
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The Kings School
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NSW
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22
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Reece Hodge
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Manly Selective School
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NSW
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23
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Tepai Moeroa
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Newington College
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NSW
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Staff
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Manager
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Paul Geddes
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Central Coast Grammar School
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NSW
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Coach
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Steve Phillpotts
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Brisbane Boys College
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QLD
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Asst Coach
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Tim Rapp
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Newington College
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NSW
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Asst Manager
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John Rownes
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Knox Grammar School
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NSW
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Skills coach
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Andy Clark
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Australian Rugby Union
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ACT
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S and C
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Darren Clunn
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Australian Rugby Union
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ACT
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Physiotherapist
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Will Maher
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ACT
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Doctor
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Dr Michael McLean
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QLD
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Australian Schools Tour Schedule 2012
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Date
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Opponent
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Venue-Kickoff
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22 September
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Fijian President’s XV
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Prince Charles Park, Nadi – 3:30pm (FJT)
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25 September
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Fijian Schools
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Churchill Stadium, Lautoka – 3:30pm (FJT)
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29 September
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New Zealand Barbarians
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Sacred Heart College, Auckland – 12:45pm (NZST)
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2 October
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Samoan Schools
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St. Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton – 2:30pm (NZST)
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6 October
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New Zealand Schools
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Auckland Grammar, Auckland – 2:45pm (NZST)
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