Round 7
Brisbane Broncos 16 l. South Sydney Rabbitohs 28

2008 Toyota National Youth Competition Index [Table] [Draw] [Player Stats]

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Souths defeat Broncos in Toyota Cup battle
Sat April 26, 2008
Source: www.broncos.com.au

The Wow Brisbane Broncos Under 20s lost a hard-fought match to the South Sydney Rabbitohs 28-16 at Sucorp Stadium tonight.

Despite scoring first in both halves, the Broncos couldn't stop a creative Bunnies backline from running in five tries.

The second half started just as the first had done, with Brisbane crossing after just six minutes, through explosive fullback Josh Hoffman.

A simple conversion for youth of the moment Ben Hunt left the Broncos just a converted try behind in the 47th minute.

Ten minutes later and high-flying winger Jharal Yow Yeh took a well placed kick to claim his second and take the Broncos within two points.

Hunt missed his third shot at goal and the Broncos remained 18-16 behind after 58 minutes.

Both sides created opportunities, but an intercept on the 10 metre line to South Sydney second rower Dave Tyrell lead to their fourth try.

A well worked back move created space for young winger Sam Huihahau who crossed in the corner with eight minutes to go.

The conversion attempt hit the upright and missed, leaving Souths in front 22-16.

Just five minutes later quick hands from the young Rabbitohs opened a gap for centre BJ Nathan who burst through to put the game out of reach.

A successful conversion gave to South Sydney to their winning 28-16 scoreline.

Earlier, a penalty on the halfway set the Broncos up with their first attacking opportunity.

After a strong set a well weighted kick to the corner by Hunt resulted in winger Yow Yeh scoring the opener.

Hunt made a difficult conversion look easy to put the home side up 6-0 after seven minutes.

A 40 metre break by Trent Trotter launched the Rabittohs back on the attack and an almost mirror kick play saw Michael Cummins open the scoring for the opposition.

Sandow converted successfully and the scores were level after a quarter of an hour.

Five minutes later and the Bunnies were in again after the ball was loose under the posts, and a simple conversion gave the away side the lead.

Jeremiah Walters was put on report following a dangerous tackle in the 33rd minute.

With just three minutes to go a second lucky try, this time to Sandow, gave the visitors a 10 point lead, and a successful conversion made it 12 at the break.

Report source: www.broncos.com.au

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Rabbitohs welcome back Luke and Vagana
Wed April 23, 2008
Source: www.souths.com.au

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their NRL and Toyota Cup sides to take on the Brisbane Broncos in round seven of the 2008 season this Friday 25 April at Suncorp Stadium.

Head Coach Jason Taylor welcomes back hooker Issac Luke and centre Nigel Vagana this week, along with prop Jaiman Lowe who returns on the interchange bench. Germaine Paulson shifts from centre to wing with Sam Huihahau returning to the Toyota Cup side. Eddie Paea will start at halfback with Ben Rogers joining him at five-eighth. John Sutton shifts to the lock-forward position. George Ndaira will come on from the interchange bench, with Jeremy Smith and Ben Lowe reverting to the NSW Cup.

First grade kicks off at 7.45pm with the Toyota Cup starting at 5:30pm. The referee for the first grade fixture is Jason Robinson.

The Rabbitohs NRL side is:

1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Beau Champion
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Ben Rogers
7. Eddie Paea
8. Manase Manuokafoa
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi (c)
11. David Kidwell (c)
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton

Interchange:
14. George Ndaira
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Luke Stuart
17. Jaiman Lowe

Coach - Jason Taylor

The Toyota Cup side is:

1. Luke Capewell
2. Sam Huihahau
3. Junior Seumanutafa
4. BJ Nathan
5. Michael Cummins
6. Trent Trotter
7. Chris Sandow
8. John Kaifoto
9. Mitch Williams
10. Eddy Pettybourne
11. Aaron Hammett
12. Dave Tyrrell
13. Jason Clark (c)

Interchange:
14. Joseph Matapuku
15. Brad Lupi
16. Jake Leary
17. Brad Takairangi
18. Jamie Ingram

Coach - Alan Wilson

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have one of the richest histories in Rugby League. Established in 1908, the South Sydney Club has won 20 first grade premierships and provided 62 internationals for the Australian side, and have famously worn their cardinal red and myrtle green colours since inception. The rebirth of the Rabbitohs began on 7 June, 2006 through a new partnership between Russell Crowe, Peter Holmes a Court and the then 8000 Members of the Club. The Rabbitohs made the semi-finals for the first time in 18 years in 2007, and have strengthened their season ticketed Membership to over 6,500 with over 12,000 total members in 2008.

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