The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs today announced the team that will head to the UK for the 2005 World Club Challenge match against the Leeds Rhinos on February 4.
The team is:
Braith Anasta
Chris Armit
Roy Asotasi
Adam Brideson
Trent Cutler
Ben Czislowski
Hazem El Masri
Tony Grimaldi
Corey Hughes
Jamaal Lolesi
Reni Maitua
Nate Myles
Brett Oliver
Luke Patten
Adam Perry
Cameron Phelps
Trevor Thurling
Willie Tonga
Sonny Bill Williams
Commenting on the team selection, Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes said, â€Obviously we’re missing some of our established representative players due to injury, but that gives a few of the younger players an opportunity and I’m looking forward to finding out what they can do at this level.â€
The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs, the reigning NRL premiers, will depart Sydney on January 28 for the showdown against the Super League Champions, the Leeds Rhinos.
The World Club Challenge will be played on Friday, February 4 at Elland Rd Stadium, Leeds, with kick-off at 8pm (local time). The match will be televised live on Channel Nine on Saturday, February 5 from 6.55am (NSW) and 5.55am (QLD).
Players Unavailable: Andrew Ryan, Brent Sherwin, Willie Mason, Mark O'Meley, Ben Harris, Matthew Utai.
From: www.bulldogs.com.au
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Frankly, I would really love to see Leeds win. I would like to see the ESL get a boost like that....... and can't say I like the Dogs too much.
If they do lose, I expect we will have more whinging about injuries in "unnecessary international games" from the Dogs.....
Do we want the Dogs to win the WCC?
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