2015 NRC Season Preview: NSW Country Eagles
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By Matt Findlay
Despite many of the side's best from 2014 not returning to don the burnt gold and black again, NSW Country coach Darren Coleman is confident the Eagles can replicate their form, and hopefully results, from last season.
In fact, after qualifying for the inaugural National Rugby Championships semifinals just nine of the Eagles' 2014 squad will take the field again this season.
Last year's skipper Cam Treloar has moved franchises, while Sam Windsor, Stephen Hoiles, Ita Vaea and Paddy Dellitt are among a number of others who have also moved on.
“I think we'll fill those holes pretty well though,” Coleman said.
“We've got some good players around the group like Jono Lance, he should slot into Sam Windsor's role pretty well, and someone like big Sam Lousi from the Waratahs should fill the gap left by Ita Vaea.
“We're happy with the squad we've got together, I think it's really too ea