NYC and NSW Cup Teams Named
The NRL isn't the only rugby league competition to kick off this weekend with the NYC and NSW Cup set to play their opening round matches.
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NYC and NSW Cup Teams Named
11/03/2010 11:36:47 AM
The NRL isn't the only rugby league competition to kick off this weekend with the NYC and NSW Cup set to play their opening round matches.
Having named very strong teams, NYC coach Joey Grima and NSW Cup coach Tony Herman, remain positive about the respective matches.
WIth very few injuries in first grade, the NSW Cup side will have stars like Reece Williams, Siosaia Vave, Stuart Flanagan and Broderick Wright run out for them against the Auckland Vulcans this Sunday.
The Toyota Cup side will also field a quality team with Nathan Gardner, Kyle O'Donnell and Matthew Wright all featuring in their clash against the Storm on Saturday evening before the NRL match.
"All the boys are very excited about starting this weekend," NYC Coach Joey Grima said.
"Like all other teams, it's been a very long off season for us and to open our season against the 2009 Premiers as well will give us a gauge of where we are at."
"On last years performance some teams may not show us any respect, but that will be up to us to change that view."
Entering its third season in 2010, the Toyota Cup has surpassed all expectations to establish itself as the nation’s pre-eminent junior competition, successfully combining an elite Rugby League development program with a commitment to education and workplace training opportunities unprecedented in Australian sport.
Such has been the success of the Toyota Cup, NRL clubs have committed to the under-20 age limit for a further two seasons, Toyota has extended its naming-rights sponsorship and Fox Sports has committed to a multi-million dollar broadcast deal that runs through to the end of the 2012 season.
“The excitement around the start of the Telstra Premiership has been amazing and it is the Toyota Cup that will start it all tomorrow night,” NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said.
“We have enjoyed plenty of exciting football over the past two seasons but the strength of the Toyota Cup is that it is more than an elite on-field competition.
“The Toyota Cup showcases how Rugby League is successfully expanding from within and how the game provides a pathway for local kids to become local heroes.”
NYC Details:
Saturday 13th March, 5.15pm.
Toyota Stadium
Team Named:
1. Nathan Gardner
2. Joe Rokoqo
3. Ricky Leutele
4. Elih Baillie
5. Daniel Perkins
6. Matthew Wright
7. Chad Townsend
8. Jake Anlezark
9. Warwick Carter (c)
10. Tyrone Viiga
11. Kyle O'Donnell
12. Tyson Frizell
13. Tyrone Peachey
Interchange:
Adam Goode, Liam Wesley, Dane Snelson, Duncan Reilly, Callum Tutauha
Coach: Joey Grima