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Where does Giteau go?

October 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
"well what about Assistant Vice Captain?"
It’s taken two domestic seasons to do it, but through the unveiling of the squad to go to Europe this spring, together with a revolutionary new leadership team of Rocky Elsom and Berrick “sookface” Barnes, Robbie Deans has well and truly put his stamp […]

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Tags: captain · vice captain · stirling mortlock · matt giteau · rocky elsom · robbie deans · Wallabies

Rocky’s sterling effort

October 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Juan Cote wrote this article.
The Rock, The Man
Rocky Elsom has been named Wallaby captain for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere tour beginning later this month.
He has taken over from Stirling Mortlock who was also named in the side. Berrick Barnes is the Vice- Captain. This will no doubt increase speculation that Mortlock’s Wallaby career […]

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Tags: captain · stirling mortlock · rocky elsom · rugby · Wallabies

Brumbies Squad is Not Fair(banks)

February 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. The ACT brumbies are showing off their depth by leaving two of last years starters out of their game day 22.
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Tags: australian · ashley-cooper · captain · gerrard · selections · fullback · selection · brumbies · Super 14 · force · highlanders · act brumbies · rugby