Going all out
Wallabies omit Damian Smith against W. Samoa
Posted: Thursday September 24, 1998 09:43 AM
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Damian Smith is still nursing a hand injury Clive Mason/Allsport |
SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) -- Winger Damian Smith was ruled out of the Australian rugby union team to play Western Samoa in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday after injuring his hand in training Thursday.
He was replaced by Mitch Hardy of ACT Brumbies for the South Pacific World Cup game at Brisbane's Ballymore stadium.
The Wallabies have already qualified for next year's World Cup after winning their opening two matches of the four-nation series against Fiji and Tonga.
The top three teams qualify for the finals, with the winners going to Pool E in Ireland. The fourth-placed side will get a second chance in the repechage competition.
Australia
Joe Roff, Jason Little, Daniel Herbert, Tim Horan, Damien Smith, Stephen Larkham, George Gregan, Willie Ofahengaue, David Wilson, Matthew Cockbain, John Eales (captain), Tom Bowman, Andrew Blades, Phil Kearns, Dan Crowley.
Reserves: Chris Whitaker, Nathan Grey, Mitch Hardy, Owen Finegan, Toutai Kefu, Glenn Panaho, Jeremy Paul.
Western Samoa
Mike Umaga, Brian Lima, George Leaupepe, To'o Vaega, Va'aiga Tuigamala, Earl Va'a, Jon Clarke, Pat Lam (captain), Junior Paramore, Fa'amalua Tipi, Lama Tone, Sene Taala, Fosi Pala'amo, Trevor Leota, Brendan Reidy.
Reserves: Terry Fanolua, Stephen Bachop, Steven So'oialo, Kalolo Toleafoa, Opeta Palepoi, Kepi Faivaai, Andrew Va'a.
Fiji
Jonetani Waqa, Fero Lasagavibau, Alfred Uluinayau, Sale Sorovaki, Manasa Bari, Waisale Serevi, Jacob Rauluni, Alifereti Mocelutu, Setareki Tawake, Ilivasi Tamanivalu, Apenisa Naevo, Simon Raiwalui, Joeli Vitayaki, Greg Smith (captain) or Isaia Rasila, Daniel Rouse or Mosese Taga.
Reserves: Nicky Little, Eparama Bose, Opeti Turuva, Isaia Rasila, Mosese Taga, Niko Qoro, Emori Katalau, Inoke Male, Waisiki Masirewa (two to be omitted).
Tonga
Pita Tanginoa, Taunaholo Taufahema, Semi Taupeaafe, Salesi Finau, Semisi Faka'osifolau, Sione Tai, Sione Tu'ipulotu, Hingano Fakatou, Sonatane Koloi, Holani Pohiva, Pouvalu Latukefu, Matt Te Pou, Unaloto Fa'a, Fe'ao Vunipola (captain), Ngalu Ta'u.
Reserves: Silolo Marten, Semi Alatini, Piea Hola, Viniati Moa, Foloisi Masila, Sione Mailangi, Manu Tu'ipulotu.
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