Vikings look to experience for NRC success

By Henry Jacobs The UC Vikings have named a strong starting line-up featuring 12 Brumbies squad members ahead of its round two NRC clash against the NSW Country Eagles at Woollahra on Saturday. Brad Harris’ side had a bye in round one and is eager to put the 2014 season behind it after finishing in a disappointing sixth position. “We’re pretty happy with the group that we’ve assembled, they’ve worked really hard up until this point, there is an excitement around the group that we just want to get out there and play now,” Harris said. “We’re pretty lucky that most of the Brumbies boys are fit and healthy and available, they’ve worked pretty hard over the last month, so there is an excitement around the group to take that onto the field on Saturday.” Christian Lealiifano (Barbarians) and Robbie Coleman (injured) are the only two players missing from an imposing squad made up primarily of local talent. Wallabies veteran Ben Alexander will play from the bench afte
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