Team Line Up (likely) 1. Jonathon Ford 2. Drury Low 3. Dominique Peyroux 4. Keith Lulia 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Brad Takairangi 7. Isaac John 8. Zane Tetavano 9. Hikule’o Malu 10. Tinirau Arona 11. Anthony Gelling 12. Tupou Sopoaga 13. Zeb Taia 14. Dylan Napa 15. Sam Mataora 16. Tyrone Viiga 17. Daniel Fepuleai Squad Members: Sam Brunton, Lulia Lulia, Joseph Matapuku, Rea Pittman, Adam Tangata, Chris Taripo David Fairleigh has a team that is predominately made up of young NRL and Super League stars. The side has a promising forward pack with some future stars of the game in Arona, Sopoaga, Napa and Mataora. The side also contains experienced back rowers in Zeb Taia and Anthony Gelling from the Super League. The backline isn’t lacking in pace however the halves Takairangi and John will need to be at their best while steering this side around during the tournament. Key Player Catalans Dragons forward Zeb Taia will need to be in a similar sort of form as he was while playing for the Newcastle Knights prior to the neck injury that almost cut short his career. Taia was one of the form back rowers in the competition during his tenure at the Knights. His physical presence mixed with the agility and speed he possesses will make him a key attacking weapon for the Cook Islanders during the 2013 RLWC. Fixtures and Opponents Vs USA @ Memorial Stadium, Bristol Kick Off – Thur 31st Oct 7am AEDT Vs Tonga @ Leigh Sports Village, Leigh Kick Off – Wed sixth Nov 7am AEDT Vs Wales @ The Gnoll, Neath Kick Off – Mon 11th Nov 1am AEDT Key Match Cook Islands will open their campaign against World Cup debutants the USA Tomahawks who are currently placed higher in the world rankings than the Cooks.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 13:28:20 +0000
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