Tooheys New Shute Shield :: Round 6 Preview
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Thursday, 1 May 2008
NSWRU Media Unit
Gordon will be looking to move further up the Tooheys New Shute Shield ladder when they take on undefeated Sydney University at Chatswood Oval on Saturday.
Gordon's Vinnie Byrne and Dave Harvey celebrate
Gordon's Vinnie Byrne (9) and Dave Harvey celebrate [2008 Tooheys New Shute Shield - Warringah v Gordon]
After conceding 50 points in the opening match of the season, the Highlanders have reeled off four straight wins and are priming themselves for a home ground ambush on the competition leaders.
Manly and Penrith will be looking for their first victories of the season when they take on Northern Suburbs and Warringah respectively, while Souths travel to Woollahra to face Easts.
In the other matches West Harbour take on the Two Blues and Randwick meet Eastwood.
GORDON V SYDNEY UNIVERSITY at Chatswood Oval (ABC TV Game, 3:10pm)
This match sees the two hottest teams in the competition go head-to-head with the Students travelling to Chatswood to take on Gordon.
Sydney University are undefeated over the opening five rounds of the season, however Easts and Norths both had their chances in the last two weeks.
With that in mind Gordon, currently in third after winning their last four matches, will be backing themselves for a strong performance and a possible upset victory at home.
The 1st v 3rd clash is the Tooheys New Shute Shield Match of the Day and will be broadcast LIVE across NSW and the ACT on ABC 1 at 3:00pm, while it will also be screened nationally on the ABC's High Definition station, ABC HD Channel 20.
Gordon: 15. Mark Preston 14. Sisa Waga 13. Sinclair Fischer-Grey 12. Jone Kagi 11. Terry Preston 10. Dave Harvey 9. Vinnie Byrne 8. Viliame Ratu 7. Anton Joris 6. Ed Gower [c] 5. Kingsley Seale 4. Nifo Nifo 3. Marty Polkstys 2. Alex Gluth 1. Ofa Fainga'anuku
Sydney University: 15. Jacob Taylor 14. Lachlan Rosengreen 13. Lachlan Mitchell 12. Daniel Halangahu 11. Ed Jenkins 10. Dan P Kelly 9. Nick Haydon 8. Tim Davidson [c] 7. Jono Jenkins 6. Pat McCutcheon 5. Lachlan McCutcheon 4. David McDuling 3. Laurie Weeks 2. Dan Lewinski 1. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
Referee: Ian Smith
EASTERN SUBURBS V SOUTHERN DISTRICTS at Woollahra Oval (3:00pm)
After sitting in second and leading Sydney University at half-time last week, Easts fell away in the second half and will be in need of victory against Southern Districts this weekend after dropping to seventh on the table.
It was the Beasts second loss in as many matches, while Souths are looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
While Easts have put in lacklustre second halves over the past two rounds, Souths have also been guilty of not playing the full 80 minutes having already lost three matches this year after leading at half-time.
Eastern Suburbs: 15. Gavin Debartolo 14. Pat Smith 13. Lloyd Jones 12. Tom Azar 11. John Collignon 10. Trevor Byles 9. Luke Irwin 8. Tom Egan [c] 7. Chris Hitch 6. Ed Brenac 5. Adam Byrnes 4. Matt McGann 3. Aaron Tawera 2. Sam Zlatevski 1. Mike Ross
Southern Districts: 15. Michael Black 14. Dennis Pili 13. Craig Richards 12. Jordan McGregor 11. Jackson Mullane 10. Darren Kapene 9. Rob Chrystie 8. Greg Thomas 7. Terry Autagavia 6. Grant Trouville 5. Kane Douglas 4. Matt Trouville 3. Dan Palmer 2. James McCormack [c] 1. Duncan Chubb
Referee: Andrew Lees
EASTWOOD V RANDWICK at T.G. Millner Field (3:00pm)
Eastwood's victory over Penrith last week was just their second of the season and they will be looking to claim their first big scalp of the year when they take on Randwick at T.G. Millner Field.
Currently in ninth with two wins from five matches, the Woodies will need to sure up their defence (currently ranked tenth in the competition) against a Randwick side averaging 37 points per game.
Randwick's side has been bolstered by the return to the starting line-up of 35-year-old former Wallaby Peter Jorgensen who will wear the No.12 jersey after scoring a try last week.
Eastwood: 15. Ben Batger 14. Nathan Powyer 13. Jesse Leota 12. Tim Corcoran 11. Filipo Toala 10. Barney Wood 9. Dave Rimmer 8. Josh Dunning 7. Hugh Perrett [c] 6. Ben Coridas 5. Phil Mathers 4. Marty Wilson 3. Aaron Broughton-Rouse 2. Todd Pearce 1. Simon Norris
Randwick: 15. Matthew Nethery 14. Daniel Nethery 13. Metui Maile 12. Peter Jorgensen 11. David Batiratu 10. Matt Farmer 9. Phillip Mack 8. Ben Mowen 7. Rodney Voullaire 6. Chris Houston [c] 5. Mat Whittleston 4. Tim Maxwell 3. Lotu Taukeiaho 2. Atonio Halangahu 1. Daniel Spencer
Referee: Nathan Pearce
NORTHERN SUBURBS V MANLY at North Sydney Oval (3:00pm)
Northern Suburbs returned to winning form last week and will go into Saturday's match well-positioned to keep their place in the top six.
Having dropped their previous two matches to drop from 1st to 7th, Norths were back on top against Southern Districts last week and again field a strong side to take on Manly.
The Marlins sit above only Penrith on for-and-against after dropping their first five matches of the season and are hoping Australian Sevens rep and new flyhalf Josh Gamgee can inspire the Manly attack which is currently ranked last in the Shute Shield.
Northern Suburbs: 15. Andrew Smith 14. David Bond 13. James Lew 12. Chris Burnett 11. Ryno Delport 10. Todd Sly 9. Steven Evans 8. James Fitzgerald 7. Sam Latunipulu 6. David Maunsell 5. Tyler Hotson 4. Chris Thomson 3. Nick Lah 2. Al Manning [c] 1. Casey Dunning
Manly: 15. Matt Hopper 14. Lupini Siale 13. Luke Johnson 12. Jarrod Murphy 11. Stephen Scoles 10. Josh Gamgee 9. Chris Cottee [c] 8. Mark Fisher 7. Will Brame 6. Daniel Collins 5. Sean Maloney 4. Dylan Sigg 3. James Lakepa 2. Elvis Taione 1. Eddie Aholelei
Referee: James Scholtens
PARRAMATTA V WEST HARBOUR at Two Blues Park (3:00pm)
The Two Blues are in their best form of the year and will be looking to cause a major upset when they take on West Harbour at home.
Parramatta's four tries against Sydney University in round three was the impetus for the Two Blues' victories over Souths and Manly and has lifted them to eighth on the ladder.
West Harbour remained in the top six despite going down to Randwick last week but will be keen to move further up the ladder, going into this match with one of the most potent backlines in the competition.
Parramatta: 15. Ben Borg 14. Roland Herea 13. Paula Kaveinga 12. Dave Alo 11. Tito Mua 10. Josh Weeks 9. Luke Tabutoa 8. John Natadra 7. Winney Paulo 6. Junior To'o 5. Steve Mafi 4. Andrew Brown [c] 3. Matt Toli 2. Scott Podmore 1. Kris Zvirbulis
West Harbour: 15. Ben Martin [c] 14. John Sinisa 13. Rory Sidey 12. Lester Salanoa 11. Nick Reily 10. Dave Paurini 9. Steve Massey 8. Isaiah Pine 7. Mark Porpiglia 6. James King 5. Ben Lonsdale 4. Damian Lloyd 3. Brendan Lynch 2. Ben Roberts 1. Campese Ma'afu
Referee: Steve Hardy
PENRITH V WARRINGAH at Western Weekender Stadium (3:00pm)
The best ground in the competition is sure to see a lot of points when Penrith play host to Warringah at Western Weekender Stadium.
Despite being winless and sitting on the bottom of the table, the Emus have shown this year they have a backline capable of scoring lots of points however defence has been their downfall.
Gordon ended Warringah's three-match winning streak last week after the Rats lost Saia Latu with a red card in the first half, and while they lose Sam Harris to the Waratahs touring party this week, Warringah will be favourites to retain their place in the top six.
Penrith: 15. Solomona Fanifo 14. Brent Varga 13. Patrick Mekuri 12. Sia'a Taveuveu [c] 11. Campbell Sione 10. Jono Rolfe 9. Jeremy Su'a 8. Luke Williams 7. Rob Carlson 6. Shemaiah Evans 5. Liam Winton 4. Shannon Rushworth 3. Nick Barber 2. Rod Brennan 1. Dave Coventry
Warringah: 15. Pat McCabe 14. Ed Doyle 13. Peter Owens 12. Clint Eadie 11. Willie Bishop 10. Michael Ruthven 9. Sam Hutcherson 8. James Catt 7. Ross Duncan 6. Waqa Vulawalu 5. Luke Hanvey 4. Scott Flint 3. Pingi Talaapitaga 2. David Mason 1. Dan Raymond [c]
Referee: Michael Blair