NSW City vs NSW Country
Thursday, 3rd of May 2007, 7.45pm at BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Referee: Shayne Hayne
Sideline Officials: Matt Cecchin & Paul Holland
Video Referee: Phil Cooley
Team Notes:
NSW CityReni Maitua was selected, but was later ruled out with a hip flexor injury. His withdrawal makes room for Cronulla Sharks back rower Reece Williams to join the squad after tonight?s game. Williams will be the 7th Sharks player to be included in the match.
Paul Gallen has aggravated his ankle and will not play for City, Mark Minichiello, who was 18th man, has taken his spot.
Matt Geyer has been named 18th Man for this match.
Last minute change- Mark Minichiello moves to the bench, Craig Wing is the starting lock.
NSW CountryPhil Graham was called into the side to replace an injured Timana Tahu
Luke Douglas sustained a wrist injury in Monday Night's NRL match and ruled out of the City v Country game, with Peter Cusack to replace him.
Alan Tongue named 18th Man for this match
Teams:
NSW City1. Anthony Minichiello (Roosters)
2. Jarryd Hayne (Eels)
3. Luke Lewis (Panthers)
4. Dean Collis (Wests Tigers)
5. Hazem El Masri (Bulldogs)
6. Braith Anasta (Roosters)
7. Craig Gower (Panthers) (c)
8. Jason King (Sea Eagles)
9. Robbie Farah (Wests Tigers)
10. Lance Thompson (Sharks)
11. Anthony Watmough (Sea Eagles)
12. Ryan Hoffman (Storm)
13. Craig Wing (Roosters)
Interchange:14. Mark Minichiello (Titans)
15. Reece Williams (Sharks)
16. Bryce Gibbs (Wests Tigers)
17. Ben Pomeroy (Sharks)
18. Matt Geyer (Storm)
NSW Country1. Brett Stewart (Sea Eagles)
2. Josh Morris (Dragons)
3. Anthony Quinn (Storm)
4. Phil Graham (Raiders)
5. Amos Roberts (Roosters)
6. Kurt Gidley (Knights)
7. Brett Kimmorley (Sharks)
8. Brett White (Storm)
9. Danny Buderus (Knights) (c)
10. Craig Fitzgibbon (Roosters)
11. Greg Bird (Sharks)
12. Anthony Laffranchi (Titans)
13. Ben Creagh (Dragons)
Interchange: 14. Preston Campbell (Titans)
15. Peter Cusack (Souths)
16. Ben Cross (Storm)
17. Clint Newton (Knights)
18. Alan Tongue (Raiders)
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