Wheelchair Rugby League announces Australian Test Squad & Coaching Staff
Announcement posted by Infodec Communications 09 Sep 2019
Wheelchair Rugby League Australia has announced a 16-man train-on squad for the upcoming two-match Test Series against England in October.
Majority of the squad has been selected after strong performances in the Wheelchair State of Origin held back in July, with 11 of the 16-man squad chosen from the victorious New South Wales side.
The squad will go into camp September 21-22 at the Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium for training before a final squad of ten is chosen for the fixtures on October 21st (Sydney) and 23rd (Wollongong).
"We’re delighted with the squad that Brett Clark has chosen and are looking forward to hosting the 2019 Test Series against our old rivals England,” Wheelchair Australia Rugby League Chairman, Martin Meredith said.
“There’s some great players putting in the work now and I’m sure come October it will result in another thrilling contest for fans, family and friends who get to witness the series first-hand.”
Australian train-on squad
| Liam Luff - NSW Jason Attard - NSW Cory Cannane - NSW Brad Grove - NSW Brett Henman - NSW Michael Johnson - NSW Craig Cannane - NSW Edge Lole - NSW Yara Ryan - NSW Stephan Rochecouste - NSW
| Davin Bretherthon - QLD Shaun Harre - QLD James Hill - QLD Zachary Schmacher - QLD Cory Mostran - QLD/NT William Derederenalagi - NSW
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The squad announcement was also supported by the news that David Nugent (Manager) and Brad Turnbull (Trainer) will be joining Head Coach, Brett Clark, as they prepare the team for the representative clash.
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