More than 380 test caps and 1100 Super Rugby appearances, that’s the sort of experience the Classic Wallabies will boast when they line up against the Central West Barbarians at Endeavour Oval on Saturday afternoon.
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The Classic Wallabies named their side for the clash on Monday morning, with the likes of recently-retired former skipper Stephen Moore, cult hero Radike Samo and 34-Test veteran Justin Harrison headlining a bumper squad.
Beau Robinson and Pat McCutcheon, Dubbo and Narromine juniors respectively, have also been named in the outfit as has Central West Rugby Union CEO Matt Tink and Orange City Lions junior James Grant.
The latter has actually been named in both sides, incredibly, with the Blue Bulls legends outfit also set to include Roos’ skipper Shaun McHugh, former NSW Country Cockatoo Chris Plunkett and incumbent Central West coach Dean Oxley.
Orange Emus’ legends Stu Brisbane, Mark Daley and Matt Greatbatch have also been named, while more Classic Wallabies players are set to be named in the coming days as they’re confirmed.
The main game kicks off at 4pm following a number of junior clinics and curtain-raisers, including a blockbuster GrainCorp Cup North-South showdown.
- CLASSIC WALLABIES: Tom Carter, Mark Chisholm, Sam Cordingly, Mark Gerrard, James Grant, Justin Harrison, Stephen Hoiles, Tim Le Nevez, Pat McCutcheon, Stephen Moore ©, Dean Mumm, Pat Phibbs, Sam Payne, Beau Robinson, DeWet Roos, Radike Samo, Matt Tink, Morgan Turinui; Gary Pearce (head coach), James Holbeck (assistant coach), Chris Malone (assistant coach)
- CENTRAL WEST BARBARIANS: Mark Daley, Craig Campbell, Josh Tremain, Andrew Webb, Scott Johnston, Mitch Lavelle, Danny Flannery, Stu Brisbane, Anthony Begg, Lachie McCutcheon, Chris Plunkett, Shaun McHugh, Matt McGregor, Tim Berry, Lyndon Beneckes, Jono Cody, Nik Granger, Baden Annis-Brown, Matt Waterford, James Brazier, Paul Miller, Adam Dwyer, Colin Kilby, Graeme Porch, James Grant, Simon Brabin, Justin Roberts, Dean Oxley, Phil Tonkin, Steve Roberts; Col Jeffs (coach), Andy McCalman (coach), Jock Whittle (manager), Matt Greatbatch (social coordinator)
Matt Findlay
Formerly a sports specialist, I'm based at Orange and shift between wide-spread range of subjects here and, often, across the entire Central West region of NSW as well. I have almost a decade of experience in the media and marketing industries both here in Australia and internationally, along with journalism I have experience in content strategy, brand development, and digital and social media. Along the way, I've been fortunate to win a handful of media awards and be nominated for several others too.
Formerly a sports specialist, I'm based at Orange and shift between wide-spread range of subjects here and, often, across the entire Central West region of NSW as well. I have almost a decade of experience in the media and marketing industries both here in Australia and internationally, along with journalism I have experience in content strategy, brand development, and digital and social media. Along the way, I've been fortunate to win a handful of media awards and be nominated for several others too.
