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Chan called into Kiwi Test squad
15 October 2004
Melbourne Storm prop Alex Chan has been called into the New Zealand Test squad as a replacement for Penrith forward Tony Puletua, who will leave the team after Saturday's rugby league Tri Nations clash with Australia to undergo ankle surgery.
Puletua will take his place in Saturday's opening Tri Nations Test in Auckland before undergoing surgery next week, leaving Chan to join the squad in preparation for the English leg of the series.
"I'm elated, I've only ever dreamt about playing for my country so for it to become a reality is an honour and a privilege," the 29-year-old Chan said before heading off to New Zealand to join his Kiwi teammates.
"I've measured myself against Aussies all my career so to finally have the chance to represent New Zealand and to come up against them and the English is really great."
The New Zealand Rugby League placed Chan on standby on Wednesday as they tried to reach an agreement with Penrith as to the back-rower's availability for the Tri Nations series.
"I first got a call on Wednesday and was told that I was on standby for Tony, the second call came at 7am on Friday morning notifying me that I was needed in the squad," Chan said.
"I didn't feel at my best after the end-of-season trip with the boys but I'm really excited about joining the team and looking forward to the English leg of the series."
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Source: http://nrl.com.au/news.cfm?ID=10034
15 October 2004
Melbourne Storm prop Alex Chan has been called into the New Zealand Test squad as a replacement for Penrith forward Tony Puletua, who will leave the team after Saturday's rugby league Tri Nations clash with Australia to undergo ankle surgery.
Puletua will take his place in Saturday's opening Tri Nations Test in Auckland before undergoing surgery next week, leaving Chan to join the squad in preparation for the English leg of the series.
"I'm elated, I've only ever dreamt about playing for my country so for it to become a reality is an honour and a privilege," the 29-year-old Chan said before heading off to New Zealand to join his Kiwi teammates.
"I've measured myself against Aussies all my career so to finally have the chance to represent New Zealand and to come up against them and the English is really great."
The New Zealand Rugby League placed Chan on standby on Wednesday as they tried to reach an agreement with Penrith as to the back-rower's availability for the Tri Nations series.
"I first got a call on Wednesday and was told that I was on standby for Tony, the second call came at 7am on Friday morning notifying me that I was needed in the squad," Chan said.
"I didn't feel at my best after the end-of-season trip with the boys but I'm really excited about joining the team and looking forward to the English leg of the series."
Brought to you by AAP
Source: http://nrl.com.au/news.cfm?ID=10034