Australian Schools named to face Samoan Schools
10/1/2012
By ARU Media Unit
The Australian Schools side has been named to face Samoan Schools in Hamilton on Tuesday 2 October 2012.
The Australians will be looking to balance out their 1-2 record, having suffered their second loss of the tour on Saturday, falling 24-5 to the New Zealand Barbarians Under-18 side.
Earlier in the tour, the Australian Schools lost 18-9 to Fijian President’s XV before tallying their first win, 29-12 over Fijian Schools.
Ten changes have been made to the side that lost to the New Zealand Barbarians, with seven in the forward pack and three in the backs.
Second rower Matt Philip is the only man left standing in the forward pack, while the only changes to the backline see Angus Pulver replacing Andrew Ferris at scrumhalf, Jake McIntyre replacing Reece Hodge at flyhalf and Jack Tuttle at inside centre for Tepai Moeroa.
The Australian Schools face Samoan Schools tomorrow before closing the tour against New Zealand Schools on 6 October, a match which will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 3HD & 3.
Australian Schools side to face Samoan Schools
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1
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Tomas Robertson
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St. Joseph’s College
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NSW
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2
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Tom Wilson
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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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Lolo Fakaosilea
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Brisbane Boys College
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QLD
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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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John Porch
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Farrar Memorial Agricultural High School
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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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QLD
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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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ACT
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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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Aaron Pleash
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Ipswich Grammar School
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QLD
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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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Siotame Kavapalu
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Rowville Secondary College
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VIC
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19
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Jack Cornelsen
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Brisbane Grammar School
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QLD
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20
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Brad Wilkin
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Iona 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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Tepai Moeroa
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Newington College
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NSW
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23
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Kemu Valetini
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Hallam Secondary College
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VIC
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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 18 def. Australian Schools 9
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Prince Charles Park, Nadi – 3:30pm (FJT)
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25 September
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Fijian Schools 12 def. by Australian Schools 29
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Churchill Stadium, Lautoka – 3:30pm (FJT)
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29 September
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New Zealand Barbarians 24 def. Australian Schools 5
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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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