Side selected for Darwin rugby

Woy Woy Rugby Union has selected its side to compete in the Northern Territory Rugby Seves held later this month in Darwin.

Club media liaison officer George Simpkins said that with $20,000 in prize money on offer, the Lions have chosen a competitive squad of players and are confident of winning some of the money.

The squad includes David Gooley, Gerry Summerhayes, Peter Wright, Patrick Kerrigan, Mark Harding, Paul Gooley, Robert Wolfe, Christian Hobbs, Tim Moore, Greg Kenney, Gav Hewitt, Sione Tuitakau, Vince Alipate and Stephen McNamara.

The side is coached by Ross Hopkins and managed by Neil Ross.

Bruce Sinclair will be the physiotherapist and Craig Hillyard and Butch Dawn the trainers.

Wally Armstrong and Noel Walker will be the support staff.

"We are confident of at least making the finals like last year and with this year's tournament having three sides from Fiji , the Japanese National Side, Darwin Dingoes, Qantas Invitational side from Sydney plus numerous other teams, we will have to play consistently to progress to the money rounds," said coach Ross Hopkins.

"We have increased our tour party from last year based on the popularity of the tour, so it should be a great six days away playing football."

The club's pre-season training would start again from February 1.

For further information, contact Ross Hopkins on 0417 828 346.

Email, December 29 George Simpkins, Woy Woy Rugby Union