GEAR, SCHWALGER HEADLINE DRAGONS TO FACE FORCE
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Loading...The Asia Pacific Dragons have named six internationally capped players in their 24-man squad to take on the Western Force on their pre-season fixture this Saturday (31 January) at McGillivray Oval, Mount Claremont.
The Dragons, coached by legendary All Blacks centre Tana Umaga, is an invitational team comprised of experienced and up-and-coming players from Asia and the Pacific Islands that have played at a standard of ITM Cup, Asteron Life Super Rugby or Test rugby.
The squad is headlined by former All Blacks outside back, Rico Gear (19 Tests), and former Chiefs hooker and Samoan captain Mahonri Schwalger (40 Tests), who will start in the front row.
The team features Test internationals Taniela Koroi (Fiji) Michael Little (Fiji), Junior Poluleuligaga (Samoa) and Hale T-Pole (Tonga), as well as former Maori All Blacks fullback Willy Walker and ex-New Zealand Sevens representative, Onosai Auva’a.
Tickets for Saturday’s match are available from the Western Force Team Store (203 Underwood Ave, Floreat) or at the venue on match day.
Parking at UWA Sports Park is available off McGillivray Road (entry via Brockway Road). Entry to the ground is accessible via the northern fence line. Please note, with other events taking place at the UWA Sports Park/HBF Stadium precinct, supporters are advised to arrive early.
2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby – Pre-Season
McGillivray Oval, UWA Sports Park, Mt Claremont, Perth
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Kick-off: 5pm
Asia Pacific Dragons
1. Aki Seiuli
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Taniela Koroi
4. Michael Stolberg
5. Gerard Tuloti-Mariner
6. Peter Samu
7. Tony Lamborn
8. Matt Vaai
9. Junior Poluleuligaga
10. Michael Little
11. Afa Fa’atau
12. Karl Ropati
13. Rico Gear
14. Shannon Chase
15. Willy Walker
Reserves
16. Seilala Lam
17. Sam Aiono
18. Solomona Sakalia
19. Hale T-Pole
20. Onosai Auva’a
21. Kurt Davies
22. James Faiva
23. Tu Umaga Marshall
24. Fa’autu Tuaimalo
Head Coach: Tana Umaga
Ticket Prices
Tickets for Saturday’s match are available from the Western Force Team Store (203 Underwood Ave, Floreat) or at the venue on match day.
Adults $15
Concession $10
Children (Under 16) Free
Parking
Parking at UWA Sports Park is available off McGillivray Road (entry via Brockway Road). Entry to the ground is accessible via the northern fence line. Please note, with other events taking place at the UWA Sports Park/HBF Stadium precinct, supporters are advised to arrive early.
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