Australian Schools side to tour Fiji and NZ
9/17/2012
By ARU Media Unit
The 2012 Australian Schools tour squad today assembled at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in Redfern as it prepares to tour Fiji and New Zealand over the coming weeks.
Injury has forced two changes to the 28-man squad since it was named in August, with Lolakai Foketi and Harry Rorke being replaced by Reece Hodge and Jack Cornelson, son of Wallaby great Greg Cornelson.
The touring squad will depart for Lautoka, Fiji this Wednesday 19 September and will meet the Fijian President’s XV on Saturday 21 September and Fijian Schools on Tuesday 25 September.
The side will then travel to New Zealand to face the New Zealand Barbarians on 29 September, Samoan Schools on 2 October and finally New Zealand Schools on 5 October.
Earlier this year Australian Schools defeated Tongan Schools 70-13, while Australia A Schools dispatched Tongan Schools 29-5.
Below you will find the Australian Schools Tour Squad for 2012 along with the key fixture details. You will also find attached the Australian Schools Tour Book with key tour details and player profiles.
Australian Schools Tour Squad 2012:
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Name
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Team
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School
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Jack Cornelsen
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QLD
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Brisbane Grammar School
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Jack Dempsey
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NSW
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St Ignatius’ College
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Lolo Fakaosilea
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QLD
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Brisbane Boys’ College
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Andrew Ferris
|
NSW
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The Kings School
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Michael Gunn
|
QLD
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Anglican Church Grammar Schools
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Reece Hodge
|
NSW
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Manly Selective High School
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Gareth Kalell
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QLD
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Brisbane Boys’ College
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Siotame Kavapalu
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VIC
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Rowville Secondary College
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Andrew Kellaway
|
NSW
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The Scots College
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Adam Korczyk
|
QLD
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Brisbane State High
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Jake McIntyre
|
NSW
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Alstoneville High School
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Tepai Meoroa
|
NSW
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Newington College
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Neori Nadruku
|
ACT
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St Edmunds College
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Matthew Philip
|
NSW
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St Augustine's College
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Jonah Placid
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QLD
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Toowoomba Grammar School
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Aaron Pleash
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QLD
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Ipswich Grammar School
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John Porch
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NSW
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Farar Memorial AHS
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Angus Pulver
|
NSW
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Shore School
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Tomas Robertson
|
NSW
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St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill
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Andrew Robinson
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ACT
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St Mary Mackillop College
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Matt Sandell
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NSW
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St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill
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Moli Sooaemalelagi
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VIC
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Roxburgh Park Secondary College
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Tom Staniforth
|
ACT
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Canberra Grammar School
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Jim Stewart
|
NSW
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The Scots College
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Jack Tuttle
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QLD
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St Joseph's Nudgee College
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Mitchell Whiteley
|
NSW
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St Ignatius' College
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Brad Wilkin
|
QLD
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Iona College
|
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Tom Wilson
|
NSW
|
Barker College
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Staff:
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Position
|
Name
|
School
|
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Coach
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Stephen Phillpotts
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Brisbane Boys' College
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Asst coach
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Timothy Rapp
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Newington College
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Manager
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Paul Geddes
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Central Coast Grammar School
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Asst manager
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John Rownes
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Knox Grammar School
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Doctor
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Michael McLean
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Physio
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Will Maher
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Technical asst
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Andy Clark
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Strength and conditioning
|
Darren Clunn
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Australian Schools Tour Schedule 2012:
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Date
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Opponent
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Venue-Kickoff
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21 September
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Fijian President’s XV
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Prince Charles Park, Nadi – 3:30pm (FJT)
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25 September
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Fijian Schools
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Churchill Stadium, Lautoka – 3:30pm (FJT)
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29 September
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New Zealand Barbarians
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Sacred Heart College, Auckland – 12:45pm (NZST)
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2 October
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Samoan Schools
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St. Paul’s Collegiate School, Hamilton – 2:30pm (NZST)
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5 October
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New Zealand Schools
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Auckland Grammar, Auckland – 2:45pm (NZST)
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