Queensland crush Auckland
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:33
A Queensland Premier XV scored a comprehensive 42-0 win over an Auckland selection in a trial match on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday.
The Queensland side, made up of a mix of contracted Reds players and players from the Premier Club competition, scored six converted tries in the win, played in wet and slippery conditions.
They led 28-0 at half-time and never let Auckland get settled.
The Auckland side has been in camp on the Sunshine Coast preparing for the Air New Zealand Cup championship.
Scorers:
Queensland Premier XV:
Tries: Armstrong 2, Fetoai, Harvey, Toua, Shaw
Cons: Gollings 4, McKibbin 2
Auckland:
None
Teams:
Queensland XV: 15 Aiden Toua, 14 Paul Doneley, 13 James Harvey, 12 Charlie Fetoai (captain), 11 Albert Vullivulli, 10 Ben Gollings, 9 Sean Armstrong, 8 Leroy Houston, 7
David Croft, 6 Dan Linde, 5 Shawn Mackay, 4 Will Munsie, 3 Shon Siemonek, 2 James Charalambous, 1 Sam Denny.
Replacements - from: Anthony Ongolea, Ryan McDonald, Charles Wyllie, Tasi Luafutu, Andrew Shaw, Mitch Francis/Flipper Manu, Brendan McKibbin, Matt Brandon, Luke Morahan, Jesse Mogg.
Auckland: 15 Ben Atiga, 14 Mikaele Pesamino, 13 Isaia Toeava, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Simon Munro, 10 Lachie Munro, 9 Taniela Moa, 8 Chris Lowrey, 7 Pat Flavell, 6 Dean Budd, 5 Jay Williams, 4 Anthony Elisala, 3 Tevita Mailau, 2 Pauliasi Manu, 1 Nick White (captain).
Replacements - from: Charlie Faumuina, Stanley Haukinima, Silao Vaisola, Julien Palmer, Hamish Paterson, Winston Stanley, Mupa Tuipulotu, Tony Wood, Ash Moeke.
