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CONTENTS TEAM LISTS | ROUND 3
FEATURES
Weekly Snapshot 7 16
Queensland Premier Women Fixtures 9
New Bullshark on the block
In the Driver’s seat
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TEAM LISTS
Easts v GPS 16
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NORTHS
22
Sunnybank v Bond 18
RUGBY CLUB
UQ v Norths 20
Wests v Souths 22
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EASTS V GPS | DAVID WILSON FIELD | 3:05PM SUNNYBANK V BOND UNIVERSITY | BIGGS OVAL |
SATURDAY, 3:05PM
After consecutive losses to start the season, Easts will be
out to claim their first points of 2021 against an in-form Both of these sides defeated last year’s premiers Easts
GPS side at Tigerland. in the opening rounds, meaning this one should be a
cracker at the Bank.
Grand Final stars Eli Pilz and Shane Kennedy are out for
the Tigers, seeing Jack Frampton move to fullback and Fresh from a bye, the Bankers will be buoyed by their
Ben Littleton run on at scrumhalf. first home crowd of the season, while veteran prop Albert
Anae will also return for his first game for the club in a
Logan Tibbetts will start at flyhalf, while young hooker Zac number of years.
Crothers has been named for his first game of the season
in what should be a tough battle at set-piece time. Josh Fenner has been ruled out after a strong
performance in Round 1, meaning Nesetolio Solia takes
Crothers, George Francis and SJ Tamala will go up his place at number-eight.
against Gallopers trio Jack Straker, Maile Ngauamo and
Fred Burke, with Jeeps looking to again lay the platform Hayden Sargeant and Liam McNamara will be in action
through their scrum as they have done in the opening in the backline, with both key to the side in terms of
rounds of the season. leadership and playmaking.
The likes of Josh Vuta, Teti Tela and Josh Collins will play Bond have named rugby league convert Jordan Kahu to
off the back of their forwards efforts, as GPS aim to keep start on the wing after impressing in a 30-minute cameo
their unbeaten start to the season alive. last week, adding even more punch to an already potent
Bond backline.
Nick Richards replaces Matt Gicquel in the backrow and
will partner his brother and captain Mick. The Bullsharks dominated at scrum-time last week, but
Salesi Manu and Nick Turner will need to step up with
Alex Mafi and Zane Nonggorr back on Reds duty. ‘
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND V NORTHS | ST LUCIA |
SATURDAY, 3:05PM Fullback Joey Fittock currently leads the competition for
tries with four in his first two appearances, and he’ll be
UQ have made a number of changes to their side to crucial again this Saturday.
take on Norths at home this weekend, with a new halves
combination in Mosiah Christian and Declan Maguire WESTS V SOUTHS | SCIFLEET STADIUM | SUNDAY,
earning their first starts for the Heavies. 3:45PM
Shute Shield recruit Tom Molloy has also been named Wests will host Souths on Sunday afternoon as both clubs
for his first Premier Grade run on for Uni at inside-centre, commemorate Australian and New Zealand servicemen
while promising number-eight lona Halaholo will return. and women on ANZAC Day.
He’ll partner Pat Morrey and Sam Wallis in an intimidating The Bulldogs have been bolstered by the inclusion of
backrow as the Heavies look to make it three straight to Jeral Skelton in the starting side, after the Rebels live-wire
begin their campaign. impressed in a brief stint in last week’s win over Brothers.
Norths have been hit by a number of injuries, seeing a Liam Usher has been ruled out through suspension,
reshuffle to the Eagles’ line-up across the park. seeing Jone Tiko, Ethan Dobbins and Latu Talakai start in
the front row.
Matt Wilshire has been ruled out, seeing Harrison Fox and
Callum MacDonald start in the second row, while former Jono Kent will start at flyhalf, partnering Moses Sorovi in
Australian Sevens representative Jordan Tuapou has the halves, while young gun Mason Gordon will run on at
been named at blindside flanker. fullback.
In the backs, Jordan Luke and Shai Wiperi are also After concussion issues last week, Souths will be without
unavailable, meaning Kyle Foxwelll will start at fullback Elijah Kefu, Liam Fletcher and Jack Farrell.
and Ethan Richards on the wing.
Kefu’s boots will be filled well by Mike Siaki in his first
game of the season, while Xavier Vela-Tupuhi replaces
Farrell in the backrow.
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With a wealth of experience on his side, Last season’s lack of travelling and time
Tautalatasi Tasi is back in the Allsports on the field encouraged the 26-year-old to
Physiotherapy Hospital Challenge Cup consider his Rugby and the direction his
competition, all be it in new colours. career was heading in.
Having previously starred for Souths in With time and perspective on his side, he
2018, Tasi has joined Bond University determined that the Bullsharks were calling.
in 2021, and is ready to pass on his In joining a Queensland side, Tasi was able
experience to the young squad. to return to the game on his terms and in
his home state.
Since his break-out season with the
Magpies, Tasi has been somewhat of a “Moving back, being back with my partner
journeyman, doing a pre-season with the and being close to family and friends, I
Melbourne Rebels leading into 2019, before think it was ideal and just the right time,”
later that year making his debut for the says Tasi.
NSW Waratahs.
“In the last three years, I’ve picked up a lot
2020 was a season of disruption for Tasi’s of footy knowledge.
promising career. The versatile back was
“I was allowed to learn a little bit more.”
a part of the Sunwolves squad, who were
dissolved from Super Rugby and weren’t Being a versatile player, Tasi has talent
able to complete their final season as across the park. With professional and club
the pandemic took hold. Tasi returned to experience in both rugby league and Union,
Sydney and was part of the Shute Shield Tasi is confident his stints in both codes,
premiership Gordon line-up. influence his performance as a player and
athlete.
Tautalatasi Tasi in action for Bond last
weekend. Photo: Stephen Tremaine
11“With league, it’s more of a contact sport, a “It’s going to be a pretty big game. They’ve
lot of smash and bash, you don’t get much come off a big win against the reigning
of that in Union. champs so we can’t take them lightly.
“Combine the two [league and Union] and “We know Sunnybank is a big team and
it’s allowed me to be the player I am today.” they’ve got a few speedsters out wide.
Inspired by his older brother Lama and his “We’ve just got to make sure we control
commitment to a successful professional them across the board.”
career, Tasi’s return to the Premier Rugby
scene expectedly comes with praise from Whilst Tasi seems comfortable and
his support system. optimistic alongside his new teammates,
the possibility of wanting more is always on
“He’s obviously stoked for me to come the cards, with a professional contract still
back,” Tasi says of his brother. in his sights.
“He’s really happy with the journey I’m on.” “Hopefully one day I get that call to go back
Despite some of the setbacks Tasi has to Super Rugby or overseas,” he said.
endured throughout his prosperous career, “The dream is still there.”
the centre has settled into his new home at
‘the Canal’.
With youth on their side, the Bullsharks
boast a red-hot backline this year and are
out to break their premiership drought after
qualifying for the first time in the club’s
history last season.
As a new recruit to the team, Tasi is
prepared to offer his experience and
knowledge of the sport, as well as insight
into professional life, to his teammates.
With the Bullsharks maiden finals
appearance last year, Tasi joins a leadership
team of experienced players committed to
furthering the skills of the rest of the squad.
“Playing and training alongside a lot of big
players, I’ve brought that knowledge on
board.
“Helping the next generation come
through and Bond being a young team and
inexperienced, I’m just happy to help out
wherever I can.
“They’ve got a lot of energy so having the
old heads to mix around with that young
group, it’s a massive help for them.”
This weekend Bond take on Sunnybank,
who are fresh off the bye, after they also
claimed a win over the reigning premiers
Easts in Round 1.
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Hayden Sargeant has taken the reins as season, taking part in a number of Olympic
Sunnybank’s chief playmaker in 2021 as trials in the Sevens format.
the Bankers bid to return to the Allsports
With the possibility of an Australian call-up
Physiotherapy Hospital Challenge Cup finals for
still on the cards, he’s taken plenty back from
the first time since 2017.
the Seven-man game into the Hospital Cup
Sargeant swapped positions with skipper Tom competition.
Lucas for much last season, plying his trade
“The communication and leadership side of
at both the flyhalf and fullback, before Lucas’
things is pretty similar, especially in regards
off-season departure saw Sargeant take on the
to playmaking, playing half in Sevens and
number-10 jersey full time this year.
flyhalf in XVs,” Sargeant said.
The 23-year-old is no stranger to the role,
“I think I like to add a bit of an eye-up footy
having spent his formative years at The
approach, which a lot of Sevens guys do, and
Southport School (TSS) on the Gold Coast as a
trying to take an opportunity when it presents
flyhalf.
itself.”
“It’s something I’ve always enjoyed,” Sargeant
Eyes-up footy will be the order of the day this
said.
Saturday when Sargeant takes on his former
“I grew up playing flyhalf pretty much my whole club Bond University at ‘the Bank’.
life.
Sargeant moved up the M1 in 2019 and has
“It feels pretty natural to me, obviously I still relished his time with the Dragons so far.
have a bit to work on but I’m really enjoying it
“It’s been awesome,” Sargeant said.
this year.”
“It’s a really family-oriented club and they’re
Sargeant and the Dragons got their season
always checking in on you to see how you
off to the perfect start in Round 1, upsetting
are, not just physically for Rugby but when it
reigning premiers Easts at Tigerland to reclaim
comes to stuff like family, girlfriends, brothers
the Rick Tyrrell Cup.
and sisters, they’re all really invested in you.
A stunning runaway try in that clash earnt
“It plays a big role in my life.”
Sargeant highlight reel honours, but it was his
game management that was the overriding Sargeant will go head-to-head with a number
positive for the Bankers. of familiar faces this weekend, with the
Bullsharks undefeated heading into Round 3.
The flyhalf’s communication and strategic
kicking game shone at David Wilson field as His battle with new Bond flyhalf James
Sargeant steered his side around the park to Abrosini in particular could go a long way
defy a late Easts comeback and secure their to determining the result in what will be
first win of 2021. Sunnybank’s first home game of the season.
Alongside Sargeant is captain and fullback Liam “They’ve got a pretty good team, we’ve done
McNamara, with the duo working in tandem to a bit of a review,” Sargeant said.
lead the side on-and-off the field.
“They have a lethal backline and they’re
“We work pretty well together,” Sargeant said. forward pack seems to be going well. å
“He sees everything from the back and I kind of “We’ve tried to put an emphasis on our home
see it as it is. games this year, so I’m looking forward to it.”
“We’ve got a good combination out on the
field with both decision making and options on
where we are and strategic options as well.”
Sargeant had the opportunity to hone both
his leadership and on-field skills over the off-
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EASTS V GPS
DAVID WILSON FIELD
George Francis 1 Jack Straker
Zac Crothers 2 Maile Ngauamo
SJ Tamala 3 Emosi Tuqiri
Mitch Schneider 4 Tuaina Taii Tualima
Ben Grant 5 Daniel Byrne
Will Beirne 6 Michael Richards (c)
Tom Milosevic (c) 7 Nick Richards
Henry Olsen 8 Ratu Vio Batibasaga
Ben Littleton 9 Josh Vuta
Logan Tibbetts 10 AJ Alatimu
Mika Tela 11 Maalonga Konelio
Matt Smit 12 Teti Tela
Landon Hayes 13 Chris Kuridrani
Max Baker 14 Josh Collins
Jack Frampton 15 Jason Hofmeyr
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SUNNYBANK V BOND UNIVERSITY
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Albert Anae 1 Egan Siggs
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Laurence Tominiko 3 Salesi Manu
Masi Ganita 4 Angus Blyth
Emmitt Keepa 5 Devon Henson
Joseph Faulalo 6 Jake Upfield
Liongi Fangupo 7 Connor Pritchard
Nesetolio Solia 8 Nixon Taramai
Neal McNamara 9 Liam Dillon
Hayden Sargeant 10 James Ambrosini
Lathaniel Tiatia 11 Jordan Kahu
Tevita Ahosivi 12 Tautalatasi Tasi
Jezzy Ioane 13 Daniel Boardman (c)
Antoine Iosefo 14 Maxwell Dowd
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