As the beginning of the 2009 season draws closer, Randwick are set to play against the Queensland Premier rugby side, Brisbane Norths, and are also entered to play in the Kiama 7's this weekend.

Randwick v Brisbane Norths Trial Game

Randwick have selected 23 players for a trial game against Queensland's Premier rugby side, Brisbane Norths. Norths have a strong tradition in the Queensland competition and include current Reds Super14 player, Leroy Houston. The game will take place on the 28th of February at Norths Brisbane Rugby Club.

With a genuine mix of youth and experience, Randwick's squad looks very strong on paper, and it will be interesting to see how they gel as a team. Norths Brisbane will be a tough and testing match but the players have put in 110% in pre-season training and can't wait to get out on the field and play some rugby. The squad for that weekend is as follows:

Loto Taukeiaho
Anotonia Halangahu (c)
Daniel Spencer
Masolosalo Tutaia
Sam Rutherford
Ben Toleafoa
Lloyd Galpern
Rodney Voullaire
Tony Luxford
Toby Browne
Awais Ali
Bernie Orbell
Sione Tamanika
Luke Titus
Matthew Nethery
Manning Doughty
Ben Bartlett
Patrick Hodgetts
Dallas Pawley
Simon Tonacia
Josh Malouf
Jordan McGregor
Gareth Morton

Randwick Kiama 7's Squad

Randwick are also entering a very strong team into this years Kiama 7's tournament. The squad includes Tim Wright, Danny Kroll, Dave Dillon and new recruit Marshall Milroy who have all represented Australia in the 7's format. The Kiama 7's is the longest running and largest competition of its type in Australia and has long been used by national selectors as a guide for international 7's selections. The tournament brings together a cocktail of classic country sides mixed with traditional Sydney First Grade sides and a regular attendance of interstate and overseas teams.

Inititall with only 8 teams competing, the tournament has changed considerably in a stature and size over the years to its current 48 team format. The atmosphere has also grown, through swelling numbers of supporters, and the day itself, which provides a truly carnival atmosphere off the field and delivering an explosive brand of running rugby on the paddock.

Randwick 7's squad is as follows;

Paul Hannify
Dave Vizer
Dane Inman
Steve Bennie
Sam Hobbs
Dave Dillon
Danny Kroll
Brackin Henry
Tim Wright
Troy Boston
Marshall Milroy
Kiti Vasu