2008 Rabbitohs Florida Tour Itenary

10th January 2008

Souths entire NRL squad heads to Jacksonville, Florida USA next Thursday as part of a historic 20,000km odysessy to spread the league gospel among the planets most lucrative sports market - the US. A trial against sister club Leeds will be played in Jacksonville on Australia Day, but the match is just one form of bait to lure untapped American interest inleagues's direction. The 10 day tour will feature a meet-and-greet with NFL club Jacksonville Jaguars, surfing clinic and a face to face encounter with American Chopper. The Itenary is -

16 Jan: Arrive in Jacksonville, Florida
17 Jan: Celebrate 100th Anniversery with cake cutting at Malivai Washington Centre
18 Jan: John Sutton and Craig Wing surfing promotion for US press
19 Jan: Open training session at North Florida University
21 Jan: Mark Carroll appearance on Jay Leno Show
23 Jan: Yacht trip with Leeds players and officials. Pre-match press call.
24 Jan: Tour of Jacksonville Jaquar headquarters. Offical welcome in evening.
25 Jan: Lunch at Outback Steakhouse
26 Jan: Australia Day Challenge v Leeds

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