Reds 2nd XV v Jnr Tahs

[formeropenside]

Taylor to debut off the bench for QAS Reds 2nd XV on Sunday

Thursday, 26 February 2009

QR Reds recruit Ezra Taylor will make his debut for Queensland when he comes off the bench in Sunday's curtain raiser match between the QAS Reds 2nd XV and the Junior Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium (kickoff 1:40pm).

The Brisbane-born former Highlanders backrower and lock will be playing his first game since recovering from pre-season foot surgery. He?s one of eight Reds in the 2nd XV squad, which is a mix of senior players, QAS Reds Academy members and talented Premier Rugby players.

The starting pack will feature an all-Reds squad front row of Ben Daley, James Hanson and Jack Kennedy, along with lock Robert Simmons.

In the backs the smart stepping Aidan Toua is on one wing with Charlie Fetoai at outside centre and Rod Davies at fullback.

Former Chiefs and All Black Sevens squad member Billy Ngawini, who more recently played league for the Bulldogs and Gold Coast Titans, is on the bench for the 2nd XV.

QAS Reds 2nd XV:

1 Ben Daley (Reds/Gold Coast Breakers)
2 James Hanson (Reds/University)
3 Jack Kennedy (Reds/Souths)
4 Martin Perkins (GPS)
5 Robert Simmons (Reds/Sunnybank)
6 Cameron Bracewell (Gold Coast Breakers)
7 Andrew Shaw (QAS Reds Academy/Brothers)
8 Jake Schatz (Academy/Sunnybank)
9 Brendan McKibbin (Academy/Brothers)
10 Jono Lance (Academy/University)
11 Aidan Toua (Reds/Easts)
12 Ben Tapuai (Academy/Gold Coast Breakers)
13 Charlie Fetoai (Reds/Sunnybank)
14 Albert Vuli Vuli (Souths)
15 Rod Davies (Reds/GPS)

16 James Charalambous (Academy/Easts)
17 James Slipper (Academy/Gold Coast Breakers)
18 Ezra Taylor (Reds/University)
19 Mitch Francis (Gold Coast Breakers)
20 Curtis Franks (Easts)
21 Brett Gillespie (Academy/Brothers)
22 Billy Ngawini (Gold Coast Breakers)

Interesting.

 

[RugbyReg]

Wow, Marty Perkins. Good for him. Just a terrific club man who has toiled for years and years. Good for him.

 

[spectator]

Good effort also from Curtis Franks, the Easts halfback. Great to see these club guys getting some recognition. Have to wonder though, where's Swanepoel?

 

[RugbyReg]

Good point.

Any sign of the Tah lineup?

 

[TOCC]

nah, havent been able to find it anywhere

 

[oxe7]

1. Jeremy Tilse (Sydney University),
2. Damien Fitzpatrick (Eastwood),
3. Tim Archibald (Northern Suburbs);
4. Luke Doherty (Manly),
5. Sitiveni Mafi (Parramatta);
6. David Dennis [c] (Sydney University),
7. Beau Robinson (Warringah),
8. Ben McCalman (Sydney University);
9. Jeremy Su'a (Penrith),
10. Daniel Halangahu (Sydney University);
11. Greg Jeloudev (Sydney University),
12. Tim Bennetts (Eastwood),
13. Matt Carraro (Randwick),
14. Peter Playford (Sydney University);
15. Mark Preston (Gordon).

Reserves:

16. Nath Nicol (Gordon),
17. Mike Ross (Eastern Suburbs),
18. Sam Latunipulu (Northern Suburbs),
19. Lachlan McCaffrey (Eastwood),
20. Eddie Bredenhann (Sydney University),
21. Dave Paurini (West Harbour),
22. David Tautaiolefue (West Harbour),
23. Salesi Manu (Manly).

 

[TOCC]

nice forward pack

 

[naza]

3. Tim Archibald (Northern Suburbs);

Anybody with an opinion on this bloke ? I think I've seen him off the bench for Norths once but he didn't stand out.

 

[en_force_er]

anyone else rate james hanson? i see him becoming a britts type.

 

[formeropenside]

anyone else rate james hanson? i see him becoming a britts type.

I'm sure he's better than that useless southern dreck Fainga'a.

 

[TOCC]

i thought Fainga'a went pretty well tonight

 

[RugbyReg]

Queensland 2nd XV falter late to NSW
Sunday, 1 March 2009

Nineteen unanswered points late in the match has given New South Wales 2nd XV a 29-15 defeat over Queensland's 2nd XV at Suncorp Stadium.

Queensland led 15-10 during the second half after trailing at halftime, before a late surge ensured the visitors victory.

Both sides would leave the match believing they were entitled to more points in the somewhat stop-start affair. NSW were unsuccessful on five attempts on goal, while Queensland created a multitude of attacking opportunity, only to fail with the final pass.

Charlie Fetoai was outstanding for the young Reds, scoring two individual tries, while halfback Brendan McKibbin, flanker Andrew Shaw and flyhalf Jono Lance all impressed.

Lance?s kicking game was instrumental, consistently pinning NSW inside their 22 metre line.

Ezra Taylor made his first appearance for Queensland early in the second half and immediately made an impact through two strong charges, but more importantly, he finished the match unscathed after undergoing surgery on his ankle during the pre-season.

Fetoai gave the Reds the perfect start when he pounced on a NSW dropped ball, running 50 metres before diving over in the corner, but NSW responded with two tries late in the opening period to winger Damon Anderson and flanker Beau Robinson.

Queensland should have gone into the sheds at halftime in front, but a try went begging when support was ignored.

It didn?t take long for Queensland to grab the lead with Fetoai?s second individual try, but that?s were the scoring stopped for the home side as NSW added 19 unanswered points.

NSW 2nd XV 29 (Penalty Try, Damon Anderson, Beau Robinson, Harry Bennett, Damien Fitzpatrick tries Ed Bredenhann 2 cons) def Queensland 2nd XV 15 (C Fetoai 2 tries, B McKibbin cons, pens)

 

[fatprop]

Did anyone see the game?

Specifically how did Beau Robinson go? and supa prop(c) I guess

 

[spectator]

Robinson was very aggressive and busy but I thought his direct opponent Shaw went better and deserved MOTM.

Funny sort of game that didnt really get going. Hope the two teams provide a better spectacle next Friday.

As the report says McKibben and Fetoai were strong and for NSW I liked Mafi. He looks to have put on a bit of beef.