1st TEST v FRENCH u19s HalfTime - French u19s 6 - 22 AIS FULL TIME - French u19's 12 - 40 AIS AIS TOO GOOD FOR FRENCH U19s The touring AIS squad showed pleany of passion this morning in their opening match of the 2011 tour smashing the highly rated French under 19 in St Gaudens. The Australians havent had a victory on French soil for many years and shows the success of the Brian Johnston & Col Matthews AIS Program. FULL TIME SCORE French u19s 12 - 40 AIS Man of the Match : Doug HEWITT (AIS) This content is protected RECOVERY FOR THE BOYZ TODAY This morning the boyz and staff are having a bit of a sleep in after last nights magnificent team victory over the French u19's in the 1st game of the 2011 tour. Right now, the squad is going for a walk, then a late breaky, then a swim, before some training this arvo (french time) to prepare for the 2nd tour Match against the French u17, Sat morn Aussie time. We spoke to tour manager Dave Norman who said the coaching staff were pleased with last nights game. As a sign of respect for the French junior rugby league which has vastly improved over the past few years, the AIS began their stay in France a few days early to have a better preperation for the 1st game which certainly had positive results on a dewy ground overnight. Dave Norman reported the French officials were amazed with the speed of the Aussies all over the paddock and said the AIS teams defence was a hightlight which rattled thier French oppontents from the start and right through the match. "A win in the 1st game is a very nice way to go into the 2nd match on Friday " Dave Norman said The boyz who didn't play in last nights match are biting at the bit to get it on in the 2nd game. [url]http://www.ourfootyteam.com/ais_news.php[/url]
So the French under 19's have a victorious record in France?!?!?!?!?! Also - what's Paul Gallen doing playing for the under 19's?
Man Of The Match This content is protected Doug Hewitt joins Penrith Panthers Wednesday, 28 September 2011 05:22 By Sam Debenham - Bathurst's presence at the Penrith Panthers will expand to three next year after gun playmaker Doug Hewitt was added to their National Youth Competition roster. Hewitt will join current Bathurst Panthers team-mate Brodie Cheshire in the under 20s squad while Harry Siejka made his first grade debut earlier this season. Following on from a season in which he won a title with the Bathurst Panthers under 18s in Group 10, played most of the season of first grade, gained selection in an AIS squad to tour Europe and represented Group 10, Western and NSW Country, it was a logical next step. Player to watch out for ...... Full Article [url]http://www.rlcm.com.au/latest-news/12927-rugby-league[/url]
