Thomson ruled out of Bulls clash
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:42
Highlanders flank Adam Thomson has not recovered from a calf strain and has been ruled out of Saturday's Super 14 clash against the Bulls in Pretoria.
Highlanders captain Craig Newby will replace Thomson in the No.6 jersey and Alando Soakai will play at No,7.
Tim Boys moves into the reserves.
Highlanders (revised): 15 Paul Williams, 14 Matt Saunders, 13 Niva Ta'auso, 12 Johnny Leota, 11 Fetu'u Vainikolo, 10 James Wilson, 9 Jimmy Cowan (vice-captain), 8 Steven Setephano, 7 Alando Soakai, 6 Craig Newby (captain), 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Hoani MacDonald, 3 Clint Newland, 2 Jason Macdonald, 1 Jamie Mackintosh.
Replacements: 16 David Hall, 17 Chris King, 18 Hayden Triggs, 19 Tim Boys, 20 Toby Morland, 21 Daniel Bowden, 22 Brett Mather.
Date: Saturday, April 16
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 15.00 (13.00 GMT)
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia)
Touch judges: Geoff Acton (Australia), Willie Roos (South Africa)
Television match official: Michael Cupido (South Africa)
Assessor: Stuart Beissel (Performance Auditor) (New Zealand), Arrie Schoonwinkel (South Africa)
