Australian Schools named to face Samoan Schools
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
1
Tomas Robertson
St. Joseph’s College
NSW
2
Tom Wilson
Barker College
NSW
3
Matt Sandell
St. Joseph’s College
NSW
4
Tom Staniforth
Canberra Grammar School
ACT
5
Matt Philip
St. Augustine’s College
NSW
6
Jack Dempsey
St. Ignatius’College
NSW
7
Michael Gunn
Anglican Church Grammar School
QLD
8
Lolo Fakaosilea
Brisbane Boys College
QLD
9
Angus Pulver
Shore School
NSW
10
Jake McIntyre
Alstonville High School
NSW
11
John Porch
Farrar Memorial Agricultural High School
NSW
12
Jack Tuttle
St. Joseph’s College, Nudgee ©
QLD
13
Jim Stewart
The Scots College
NSW
14
Andrew Robinson
St. Mary MacKillop College
ACT
15
Jonah Placid
Toowoomba Grammar School
QLD
Reserves
16
Aaron Pleash
Ipswich Grammar School
QLD
17
Francois Postal
St. Joseph’s College, Nudgee
QLD
18
Siotame Kavapalu
Rowville Secondary College
VIC
19
Jack Cornelsen
Brisbane Grammar School
QLD
20
Brad Wilkin
Iona College
QLD
21
Andrew Ferris
The Kings School
NSW
22
Tepai Moeroa
Newington College
NSW
23
Kemu Valetini
Hallam Secondary College
VIC
Staff
Manager
Paul Geddes
Central Coast Grammar School
NSW
Coach
Steve Phillpotts
Brisbane Boys College
QLD
Asst Coach
Tim Rapp
Newington College
NSW
Asst Manager
John Rownes
Knox Grammar School
NSW
Skills coach
Andy Clark
Australian Rugby Union
ACT
S and C
Darren Clunn
Australian Rugby Union
ACT
Physiotherapist
Will Maher
ACT
Doctor
Dr Michael McLean
QLD
Australian Schools Tour Schedule 2012
Date
Opponent
Venue-Kickoff
22 September
Fijian President’s XV 18 def. Australian Schools 9
Prince Charles Park, Nadi – 3:30pm (FJT)
25 September
Fijian Schools 12 def. by Australian Schools 29
Churchill Stadium, Lautoka – 3:30pm (FJT)
29 September
New Zealand Barbarians 24 def. Australian Schools 5
Sacred Heart College, Auckland – 12:45pm (NZST)
2 October
Samoan Schools
St. Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton – 2:30pm (NZST)
6 October
New Zealand Schools
Auckland Grammar, Auckland – 2:45pm (NZST)
