
NRC 2017: Round 1 Team Lists
The teams have been announced ahead of the opening round of the 2017 National Rugby Championship this weekend.
Brisbane City team to face Fijian Drua
1. Laione Mulikihaamea – GPS (Brisbane City debut)
2. Andrew Ready (C) – Reds/Easts
3. Sam Talakai – Reds/Brothers
4. Kane Douglas – Reds/Norths
5. Lukhan Tui – Reds/Souths
6. Adam Korcyzk – Reds/University of Queensland
7. Michael Gunn – Reds/Easts
8. Reece Hewat – Reds/Norths (NRC debut)
9. Moses Sorovi- Reds/University of Queensland
10. Quade Cooper – Reds/Souths
11. Lachlan Maranta – Reds/Wests (NRC debut)
12. AJ Alatimu – GPS (Brisbane City debut)
13. Samu Kerevi – Reds/Souths
14. Ed Fidow – Wests (NRC debut)
15. Jayden Ngamanu – Reds/Souths
Reserves
16. Maile Ngauamo – Souths (Potential Brisbane City debut)
17. Markus Vanzati – Reds/Souths
18. Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank
19. Dan Gorman – GPS
20. Pat Morrey – University of Queensland (Potential NRC debut)
21. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa – Sunnybank (Potential Brisbane City debut)
22. Henry Taefu – Reds/Sunnybank
23. Maaloga Konelio – GPS (Potential Brisbane City debut)
Fijian Drua team to play Brisbane City
1. Joeli Veitayaki
2. Samu Saqiwa
3. Kalivati Tawake
4. Peni Naulago
5. Apisai Tauyavuca
6. Vasikali Mudu
7. Mosese Voka
8. Sakiusa Nadruku
9. Frank Lomani
10. Kini Douglas
11. Apete Daveta
12. Eroni Sau
13. John Stewart
14. Aporosa Tabulawaki
15. Peceli Nacebe
Canberra Vikings team to host Queensland Country
1. Harry Lloyd
2. Robbie Abel
3. Les Leuluailii-Makin
4. Blake Enever
5. Sam Carter
6. Ben Hyne
7. Angus Allen
8. Lolo Fakaosilea
9. Joe Powell
10. Wharenui Hawera
11. Ben Johnston
12. James Dargaville
13. Andrew Robinson
14. Andrew Muirhead
15. Tom Banks
Queensland Country team to face Canberra Vikings
1. Sef Fa’agase – University of Queensland, Beaudesert
2. Alex Mafi – Bond University, Mt. Isa
3. Fred Burke – GPS
4. Izack Rodda (VC) – Easts
5. Harry Hockings* – University of Queensland, Bowen
6. Angus Scott-Young – University of Queensland
7. Liam Wright – Easts
8. Caleb Timu* – Souths
9. James Tuttle – GPS
10. Hamish Stewart* – Bond University, Toowoomba
11. Eto Nabuli – GPS
12. Duncan Paia’aua (C) – Norths, Rockhampto
13. Chris Feauai-Sautia – Souths
14. Izaia Perese – Easts
15. Patrick James*** – Brothers
Reserves
16. Alex Casey – Souths
17. Richie Asiata – Easts
18. Taniela Tupou – Brothers
19. Angus Blyth** – Bond University, Gold Coast
20. Ted Postal – Brothers, Townsville
21. Scott Malolua – Souths
22. Teti Tela – Souths
23. Veresa Mataitini** – Norths
*Denotes NRC and Queensland Country debut
**Denotes potential NRC and Queensland Country debut
***Denotes Queensland Country debut
Greater Sydney Rams team to host NSW Country Eagles
1. Jed Gillespie
2. Hugh Roach
3. Rob Lagudi
4. Adrian Hall
5. Albert Tuisue
6. Katoni Ale
7. David Hickey
8. Jed Holloway
9. John Holmes
10. Mack Mason
11. Taqele Naiyaravoro
12. Kevin Fuavao
13. Denis Pili-Gateau
14. John Grant
15. Cam Bailey
NSW Country Eagles team to play Rams
1. Patrick Ryan
2. Tolu Latu
3. Cameron Beetham
4. Timothy Buchanan
5. Thomas Staniforth
6. Nick Kellaway
7. Maclean Jones
8. Samuel Ward
9. Mitchell Short
10. Tayler Adams
11. Andrew Kellaway
12. Tom Hill
13. Sebastian Wileman
14. Alex Gibbon
15. Alex Newsome
1. Pek Cowan
2. Anaru Rangi (VC)
3. Tetera Faulkner
4. Richard Arnold
5. Matt Philip
6. Richard Hardwick
7. Kane Koteka
8. Isi Naisarani
9. Michael Ruru (C)
10. Jono Lance
11. James Verity-Amm
12. Bill Meakes
13. Curtis Rona
14. Chance Peni
15. Marcel Brache
Melbourne Rising team to face Perth Spirit
1. Tom Moloney
2. James Hanson
3. Toby Smith
4. Esei Haangana
5. Steve Cummins
6. Josh Fenner
7. Mahe Vailanu
8. Lopeti Timani
9. Nic Stirzaker
10. Jack McGregor
11. Semisi Tupou
12. Sione Tuipulotu
13. Hunter Paisami
14. Marika Koroibete
15. Jack Maddocks