2007 NRL Premiership - Charity Shield Teams

South Sydney v St George-Illawarra

South Sydney yesterday named a line-up of internationals and seasoned campaigners for the Charity Shield, Rabbitohs side which will, for the first time, include high-profile recruits Roy Asotasi, David Kidwell and Nigel Vagana. Nathan Merritt (neck), Beau Champion (eye surgery, round one) and Yileen Gordon (ankle, round two) were missing. Joe Williams was named halfback, with Parramatta recruit Jeremy Smith on a 10-man bench. Souths coach Jason Taylor said he was hesitant to give Smith extended time following pre-season knee surgery. "It's our last chance to get some confidence, to get some combinations," Taylor said. "It's important for us." The South Sydney Rabbitohs line up for the 2007 Charity Shield against the St George-Illawarra at the Stadium Australia this Saturday 3rd March with kick off at 8:00pm.

The Rabbitohs’ team is:

 1. Peachey, David 
 2. Mellor, Paul 
 3. Vagana, Nigel 
 4. Hegarty, Shannon 
 5. Simmonds, Reece 
 6. Sutton, John 
 7. Williams, Joe 
 8. Cusack, Peter 
 9. Webb, Stuart 
10. Asotasi, Roy 
11. Kidwell, David 
12. Stuart, Luke 
13. Fa'alogo, David 

14. Irvine, Daniel 
15. Widders, Dean 
16. Geddes, Scott 
17. Manuokafoa, Manase 
18. Galuvao, Joe 
19. Lowe, Jaiman 
20. Rigon, Shane 
21. Smith, Jeremy 
22. Paulson, Germaine 
23. Talanoa, Fetuli 


South Sydney Reserve Grade feeder team the North Sydney Bears NSW Premier League side will play a trial with St George-Illawarra at Stadium Australia starting at 6:00pm The North Sydney Bears team is

 1. Gordon , Isaac 
 2. Boston, Troy  
 3. Nicholls, Greg  
 4. Paulson, Germaine
 5. Talanoa, Fetuli 
 6. Webb, Clark  
 7. Paea, Eddie 
 8. Pettybourne, Eddy 
 9. Dears, Chris 
10. Ta'akimoeaka, Conrad 
11. Mano, Arnold 
12. Bobongie, Jardine 
13. Rogers, Ben  

14. Filipine, Ramon 
15. Wynyard, Dave 
16. Verlinden, Ryan
17. Baird, Bladen 
18. Masters, Bart 
20. Orwonti, Willy 
21. Nasio, Valu
22. Peters, Dean
23. Matafeo, Setu
24. Ainuu, Demetrius

Coach - Wayne Lambkin 


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