Vintage Reds vs Tonga charity appeal match

[Adam84]

Charity match to take place pre-match of Reds vs Rebels Rd 1.

A few players confirmed already:

Vintage Reds
Chris Latham, James Horwill, Sean Hardman, Stephen Moore, Nathan Sharpe, Ben Mowen, Berrick Barnes, Lachie Turner, Drew Mitchell and Sam Cordingley

Tonga/Pasifika
Radike Samo, Digby Iaone, Andrew Walker, George Smith, Jacob Raulini, Taniela Tupou's brother Criff, Wendell Sailor and Lote Tuqiri

 

[RugbyReg]

Some others I’ve heard.

Trevor Leota, Lolo Fakoasiliea, Dan Leo, Hosea Gear, Shane Drahm, Lloyd Johannson and every Kefu.

Frisby, Rocket Davies, Higgers, Mark Connors, Aidan Toua.

 

[PhilClinton]

I heard this morning that big Petero Civoniceva of Broncos fame could be playing for Tonga - has anyone else heard this?

I'll be at the game, but do we know if they're planning on broadcasting this on Stan? Would be good to have a replay.

 

[RugbyReg]

Drew Mitchell insinuated that Stan will broadcast it.

 

[Adam84]

Drew Mitchell insinuated that Stan will broadcast it.

Hope so, might as well if they've already got the cameras and crew set, surely its only going to be 15-20min halves at most?

 

[RugbyReg]

Yep. 20 mins apparently

 

[LeCheese]

Vintage Reds
Chris Latham, James Horwill, Sean Hardman, Stephen Moore, Nathan Sharpe, Ben Mowen, Berrick Barnes, Lachie Turner, Drew Mitchell and Sam Cordingley`

Fingers crossed we don't see a repeat

Latham ruled out of Brisbane Tens

Latham ruled out of Brisbane Tens

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I'll be at the game and cannot wait. A small part of me is looking forward to it more than the non-Vintage Reds match

 

[LeCheese]

Vintage Reds XV and Tongan Invitational XV sides announced for UNICEF Tongan Recovery Appeal Charity Match at Suncorp Stadium

The Vintage Reds XV and Tongan Invitational XV have both named their squads ahead of this Saturday night’s fundraising match for the UNICEF Australia Tongan Recovery Appeal.

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Vintage Reds XV

1. Sean Hardman
2. Stephen Moore
3. Guy Shepardson
4. James Horwill
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Ben Mowen
7. David Croft
8. Scott Higginbotham
9. Nick Frisby
10. Berrick Barnes
11. Rodney Davies
12. Lachlan Turner
13. Drew Mitchell
14. Mike Harris
15. Chris Latham
16. Mark Chisolm
17. Sam Cordingley
18. Tim Aitkinson
19. Tom McVery
20. Dallan Murphy
21. Tom Court
22. Mark Connors
23. Andrew Farley
24. Adam Wallace-Harrison
25. Ernest Skelton
26. Nick Gregorski
27. Mitch Chapman
28. Pat Howard
29. Brad Thorn

Staff

• Coach – Dan Herbert
• Manager – Bill Ross
• Assistant Coach/Water boy – Dan Crowley
• Assistant Coach/Water boy – Elton Flatley
• Assistant Coach/Water boy – Fletcher Dyson
• Doctor – John Roe

Tongan Invitational XV

1. Tevita Mailau
2. Trevor Leota
3. David Feao
4. Dan Leo
5. Radike Samo
6. Simana Halaifonua
7. George Smith
8. Lolo Fakaosilea
9. Jacob Raulini
10. Shane Drahm
11. Hosea Gear
12. Mafileo Kefu
13. Lloyd Johansson
14. Digby Ioane
15. Andrew Walker
16. Eddie Aholelei
17. Salesi Manu
18. Criff Tupou
19. Paula Kaho
20. Matt Mafi
21. Richard Kingi
22. Steve Kefu
23. Pila Fifita
24. Lote Tuquiri
25. Aidan Toua

Staff

• Coach – Toutai Kefu
• Manager – Anthony Joseph
• Promoter & MC – Barry Lea
• Assistant Manager – Ben Cannon
• Assistant Coach – Moses Rauluni
• Assistant Coach – Anthony Fainga’a
• Assistant Coach – Tevita Koloi
• Water boy – Pita Tauatofua Jr
• Water boy – Peter Tautua
• Physio – Jeff Clarke

 

[Wilson]

Brad Thorn lacing up the boots again, love to see it.

A few current player in that Tongan side too, wonder if any of them are keen to impress.

 

[LeCheese]

Brad Thorn lacing up the boots again, love to see it.

He's the one I'd be worried about the most if I was playing for Tonga. Walked past him the other week - christ that bloke has stayed fit

 

[PhilClinton]

Interesting to see Lachie Turner at 12 and Mike Harris on the wing. Turner lives in my area, he's stayed very fit by the looks, might be keener to get into the action than Aussie Mike!

 

[Wilson]

If I were Tonga I'd be sending big bodies down that 13 channel all day, pretty sure Drew's tackling days are well behind him.

 

[Adam84]

If I were Tonga I'd be sending big bodies down that 13 channel all day, pretty sure Drew's tackling days are well behind him.

Were they ever ahead of him?

 

[Wilson]

Really enjoyed this match, it was a fun little curtain raiser and built up a great vibe in the crowd on what otherwise could've been a bit of wet, miserable night.

 

[HJ Nelson]

Photos from the Tongan v Vintage Reds curtain-raiser

Tongan Invitational XV v Vintage Reds

A curtain raiser to the Reds v Rebels Super Rugby game was held to raise money for the UNICEF Tongan Recovery Appeal. Teams were a Tongan Invitational team v a Vintage Reds team Tonga 24 (Tries: Digby Ioane 2; Hosea Gear; Pila Fifita; Conv: Richard Kingi, David Feao) defeated Vintage Reds 15...

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[Adam84]

Photos from the Tongan v Vintage Reds curtain-raiser

Tongan Invitational XV v Vintage Reds

A curtain raiser to the Reds v Rebels Super Rugby game was held to raise money for the UNICEF Tongan Recovery Appeal. Teams were a Tongan Invitational team v a Vintage Reds team Tonga 24 (Tries: Digby Ioane 2; Hosea Gear; Pila Fifita; Conv: Richard Kingi, David Feao) defeated Vintage Reds 15...

www.tremainfocused.com

Your first photo with Davies gave me flash backs to his Wallabies debut against Samoa

 

[HJ Nelson]

Your first photo with Davies gave me flash backs to his Wallabies debut against Samoa

He got this one down

 

[Dctarget]

Did this ever get posted to Stan? I can't seem to find it

 

[PhilClinton]

Did this ever get posted to Stan? I can't seem to find it

I also can't find it. Drew Mitchell even makes reference during the main game broadcast about it being available on Stan.

 

[HJ Nelson]

I also can't find it. Drew Mitchell even makes reference during the main game broadcast about it being available on Stan.

It is still there, under 'Rugby Replays & Extras' or search "tongan"