NSW call up Brett Kimmorley, Josh Perry, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs for Origin III
NSW have dropped Brisbane Broncos halfback Peter Wallace in favour of Bulldogs veteran Brett Kimmorley for Origin game three against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on July 15.
Kimmorley's Bulldogs team-mate Michael Ennis has been promoted at the expense of Tigers rake Robbie Farah.
The inclusion of Kimmorley marks a significant return to prominence for the Bulldogs halfback, who has not played for NSW since 2007, and was thought by many to be past his representative use by date.
Canberra forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs is the bolter of the team after his strong form with the Raiders this season.
Justin Poore has been retained and will start in the front row alongside Josh Perry, who has been promoted to start at prop in favour of his Manly teammate Brent Kite, who missed selection.
Trent Waterhouse will also make his first appearance for the 2009 Origin series.
More to follow...
NSW TEAM:
Kurt Gidley (capt), Jarryd Hayne, Michael Jennings, Jamie Lyon, David Williams, Trent Barrett, Brett Kimmorley, Justin Poore, Michael Ennis, Josh Perry, Ben Creagh, Trent Waterhouse, Anthony Watmough. Interchange: Brett White, Craig Wing, Glenn Stewart, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.
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NSW have dropped Brisbane Broncos halfback Peter Wallace in favour of Bulldogs veteran Brett Kimmorley for Origin game three against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium on July 15.
Kimmorley's Bulldogs team-mate Michael Ennis has been promoted at the expense of Tigers rake Robbie Farah.
The inclusion of Kimmorley marks a significant return to prominence for the Bulldogs halfback, who has not played for NSW since 2007, and was thought by many to be past his representative use by date.
Canberra forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs is the bolter of the team after his strong form with the Raiders this season.
Justin Poore has been retained and will start in the front row alongside Josh Perry, who has been promoted to start at prop in favour of his Manly teammate Brent Kite, who missed selection.
Trent Waterhouse will also make his first appearance for the 2009 Origin series.
More to follow...
NSW TEAM:
Kurt Gidley (capt), Jarryd Hayne, Michael Jennings, Jamie Lyon, David Williams, Trent Barrett, Brett Kimmorley, Justin Poore, Michael Ennis, Josh Perry, Ben Creagh, Trent Waterhouse, Anthony Watmough. Interchange: Brett White, Craig Wing, Glenn Stewart, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25742252-5018993,00.html