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Craig HillThe ARC WA Team: Perth Spirit
August 3rd 2007 02:07
Perth Spirit
City/Area: Perth
Home Ground: Members Equity Stadium
Clubs: West Subiaco, Nedlands, Palmyra, Cottesloe, University, Perth Bayswater, Kalamunda, Wanneroo, Associates, Rockingham.
Super 14: Western Force
Team Colours: Gold and Black
RugbyWA considered 20 names for the ARC team, with Spirit in the end being the preferred option because it was seen identifiable as Western Australian, and is aligned with the Western Force Super 14 team.
The logo of the Spirit is also similar to that of the Force, though it is gold instead of the Force's blue.
Rugby WA said that “Just as Force taps into the natural elements that have shaped WA, the word Spirit is strong, powerful and dynamic, and reflects the independent, open-minded and entrepreneurial way West Aussies approach things
The logo of the Spirit is also similar to that of the Force, though it is gold instead of the Force's blue.
Rugby WA said that “Just as Force taps into the natural elements that have shaped WA, the word Spirit is strong, powerful and dynamic, and reflects the independent, open-minded and entrepreneurial way West Aussies approach things
Coach: John Mulvihill
Captain: Matt Henjak
Squad:
Gareth Hardy (Prop)
Pekahou Cowan (Prop)
Kieran Longbottom (Prop)
Tai McIsaac (vc) (Hooker)
Luke Holmes, (Hooker)
Ryan Tyrrell (Hooker)
Troy Takiari (Prop)
AJ Whalley (Prop)
Tom Hockings (Lock)
Rudi Vedelago (Lock)
Scott Fava (Backrow)
Luke Doherty (Lock/Backrow)
David Pocock (Flanker)
Will Brock (Flanker)
Richard Brown (Flanker)
Scott Fardy (Backrow)
Matt Henjak (c) (Scrumhalf)
James Stannard (Scrumhalf)
Jimmy Hilgendorf (Flyhalf)
Scott Daruda (Flyhalf)
Junior Pelesasa (Centre)
Ryan Cross (Centre)
Lachlan MacKay (Flyhalf/Centre)
Nick Cummins (Wing/Fullback)
Ratu Siganiyavi (Wing/Fullback)
Dan Bailey (Wing/Fullback)
Haig Sare (Wing/Fullback)
Cameron Shepherd (Wing/Fullback)
Draw:
10-08-2007 7:00pm
Perth Spirit v West Sydney Rams Members Equity Stadium
17-08-2007 7:00pm
Perth Spirit v Canberra Vikings Members Equity Stadium
25-08-2007 3:00pm
Sydney Fleet v Perth Spirit North Sydney Oval, Sydney
02-09-2007 4:00pm
Central Coast Rays v Perth Spirit Blue Tongue Stadium
08-09-2007 1:00pm
Perth Spirit v Melbourne Rebels Members Equity Stadium
15-09-2007 1:00pm
Perth Spirit v East Coast Aces Members Equity Stadium
23-09-2007 4:00pm
Ballymore Tornadoes v Perth Spirit Ballymore, Brisbane
29-09-2007 7:30pm
West Sydney Rams v Perth Spirit Parramatta Stadium
News:
from ARU
Perth Spirit coach John Mulvihill has named a mix of experienced veterans and fresh new faces in his 27-man squad for the Mazda Australian Rugby Championship, which kicks off on 10 August.
No fewer then 21 members of the Western Force senior squad have been selected, including four players with Wallaby Test caps and recent signings Nick Cummins and Scott Fardy.
The squad also includes six members of the RugbyWA Academy currently playing in WA’s First Grade competition.
Only nine of the 27 are uncapped at Super 14 level, with the squad registering a total of 452 Super rugby caps and 19 Tests between them.
...scrumhalf Matt Henjak will captain the team, with hooker Tai McIsaac his deputy.
Western Force vice-captain Scott Fava leads a swathe of additional senior players, including former Wallaby Lachlan MacKay and 2007 Australia A representatives Gareth Hardy, Troy Takiari, David Pocock, Ryan Cross, Junior Pelesasa and Haig Sare.
Among the fresh faces in the Spirit squad are giant winger/fullback Ratu Siganiyavi, flanker Will Brock, hooker Ryan Tyrrell, prop Kieran Longbottom, scrumhalf James Stannard and outside back Dan Bailey.
Mulvihill said he was excited by the prospect of bringing new players into the mix to combine with the experienced core group.
“It’s a strong squad with a good mix of players. Having 18 guys who have played in the Investec Super 14 and know what professional rugby entails will help the new players adapt quickly,” Mulvihill said.
No fewer then 21 members of the Western Force senior squad have been selected, including four players with Wallaby Test caps and recent signings Nick Cummins and Scott Fardy.
The squad also includes six members of the RugbyWA Academy currently playing in WA’s First Grade competition.
Only nine of the 27 are uncapped at Super 14 level, with the squad registering a total of 452 Super rugby caps and 19 Tests between them.
...scrumhalf Matt Henjak will captain the team, with hooker Tai McIsaac his deputy.
Western Force vice-captain Scott Fava leads a swathe of additional senior players, including former Wallaby Lachlan MacKay and 2007 Australia A representatives Gareth Hardy, Troy Takiari, David Pocock, Ryan Cross, Junior Pelesasa and Haig Sare.
Among the fresh faces in the Spirit squad are giant winger/fullback Ratu Siganiyavi, flanker Will Brock, hooker Ryan Tyrrell, prop Kieran Longbottom, scrumhalf James Stannard and outside back Dan Bailey.
Mulvihill said he was excited by the prospect of bringing new players into the mix to combine with the experienced core group.
“It’s a strong squad with a good mix of players. Having 18 guys who have played in the Investec Super 14 and know what professional rugby entails will help the new players adapt quickly,” Mulvihill said.
Visit the Perth Spirit at WA Rugby for more squad info and news.
info compiled with the help of ARU and WA Rugby
images courtesy of ARU
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