Fiji v Lebanon - Remondis Stadium

[morningstar]

http://www.aprlc.com/2014/09/27/lebanon-and-fiji-to-go-head-to-head-at-remondis-stadium/

September 27, 2014 in Fiji
The Lebanon Cedars and Fiji Bati are set to battle it out for the inaugural Hayne/Mannah club when they go head to head at Remondis Stadium later this year.

In what will be the first hit out between the two nations, both the Lebanese Rugby League Federation and Fiji National Rugby League will use the day to help build for the future, with Under 16’s and Under 20’s matches to also take part on the day.

The international represents Lebanon’s first full international since 2012.

Match Day Details:
Lebanon v Fiji at Remondis Stadium, Cronulla
Under 16s: Junior Cedars v Fiji Australia – 11:00am
Under 20s: Liban Espoirs v Fiji Australia – 1:00pm
Open Age: Lebanon Cedars v Fiji Bati – 3:00pm

Tickets: Adults $15, Child $5, Children Under 12 in Free

 

[stormbati]

I can't find a date is it today??

 

[CQ Italia]

We are looking forward to supporting this great non profit organisation Australian Fijian Rugby League

2014 Hayne/Mannah Cup set for October 19 @ Remondis Stadium, Cronulla.
11am - U/16's Fiji V Lebanon, 1pm - U/20's Fiji v Lebanon, 3pm - Fiji V Lebanon. Tickets will be pre-sold through the AFRL, Lebanon RL and at Sharkies. Tickets will also be sold on the day at the Ground. Prices will be Adults $15, Child $5 (Between 12 years and 18) kids 12 years and under free and a Family Package of $30 (2 Adults and 2 kids). Come support all age groups and also farewell Fiji Head Coach Rick Stone before he takes over at the Newcastle Knights who will be assisted by Petero Civoniceva who takes his first coaching role as Assistant Coach of the senior team. Don't miss this great day where culture and rugby league combine for this great annual fixture

Fiji Nsw CUp Bid: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiji-NSW-Cup-Rugby-League/530483790362759?fref=ts

 

[morningstar]

http://lebrl.com/news/lebanon-defends-hayne-mannah-cup-tittle/

The Lebanese rugby league national team is gearing up to defend the Hayne-Mannah Cup in the three-tier clash at Remondis Stadium, Sydney on 19 October 2014. The clash will mark the start of a four-year journey for newly appointed Head of Performance Darren Maroun, who will personally lead the Cedars while overseeing an under-16s side coached by Charbel Khoury and Tarek Houcher’s under-20s. Unlike the inaugural event in 2013, when Lebanon played against Fiji-Australia, this match has been sanctioned by the RLIF and will receive world rankings points.

LRLF CEO Remond Safi, who has just landed in Australia from Beirut to oversee and assist Michael Hedwan, LRLF Sydney operations manager, and continue the project to strengthen links between the considerable Lebanese-Australian rugby league community and the motherland.

Hedwan noted, “The link between the Lebanese Rugby League Federation and its Australian partners just gets bigger and stronger by the year. We are now building our team to prepare for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. This link is vital to support the operation in Lebanon as sponsors are easier to come by in Australia than in Lebanon.”

Fijian Rugby League welcomes legendary Petero Civoniceva in his first stint at coaching at senior level, where he will be assisting head coach Rick Stone.

Civoniceva said: “I am excited to be a part of the coaching staff for the Fijian team in our upcoming game versus Lebanon. I am looking forward to working with Rick Stone one last time. Rick has kindly offered to be the coach for this game before he starts his tenure at the Newcastle Knights.

“Stone has been a tremendous influence on all our Fijian rugby league players over the last few years, from a grassroots level to guiding us to last year’s Rugby League World Cup. The Fijian Rugby League will use this game as an opportunity to thank him for all his hard work and dedication, and wish him all the best as he starts his new appointment”.

Lebanon on the other hand have recently lost Josh Mansour and Robbie Farah to the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII on the eve of the Cedars’ first training session, while Tim Mannah is ruled out through duty of another kind – his honeymoon. The former New South Wales front row has been a regular at the Lebanese training camp.

The Parramatta star said: “It’s really great to see how well the Lebanese Rugby League Federation has been developing the game in Lebanon in tough conditions. It’s disappointing that I will be away for the Hayne Mannah Cup, but will be looking forward to playing in the World Cup qualifiers in 2015.”

The Cedars versus Fiji Bati will be the highlight of the day. The Hayne-Mannah Cup kicks off at 3pm, the U16s at 11am, and the U20s at 1pm. Gates open at 930am.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Is it Fiji Bati or Fiji-Australia? Surely if it is RLIF sanctionned and for ranking points it is Fiji Bati, but why all the talk of Fiji-Australia?

 

[hutch]

Any squad lists? Publicity or tv coverage in Fiji or Lebanon?

This game should really be played in Fiji! It doesn't achieve much playing it in cronulla. Better than nothing, but could be so much better!

 

[morningstar]

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=283395


FIVE local and 12 Australia based-players will represent the Vodafone Fiji Bati in its Test match against Lebanon on Sunday in Australia.

Fiji National Rugby League development officer Joe Rabele said it was a sanctioned international test match that would help Fiji remain in the fifth place on the world ranking should they win.

He said while Lebanon might be lowly ranked on 21 in the world, they could pose a huge threat.

"If they win, they will improve their rank," Rabele said.

"That is why it is so important for us to win this because we would need to keep our fifth ranking.

"We do not get to play as many international matches as the other nations," Rabele said.

Former Fiji Bati coach Rick Stone will coach the side while former Fiji Bati captain Petero Civoniceva will be his assistant.

Penrith Panthers player Wes Naiqama will captain the side while hooker Apisai Koroisau, who helped South Sydney Rabbitohs win their first NRL premiership title in 43 years, is also in the side.

Rabele said the other players were those who played in the New South Wales Cup competition or the NRL under-18 competition.

 

[morningstar]

Sitiveni Mocedreike (St George Illawarra Dragons), Sisa Balkcolo (Fiji), Alipate Tani (Illawarra Cutters), Wes Naiqama (c) (Penrith Panthers), Josaia Maiveleko (Fiji), Ryan Millard (Rochdale Hornets), Aaron Groom (Asquith Magpies), Reegan Cambell-Gillard (Penrith Panthers), James Storer (Collegians), Junior Roqica (Cronulla Sharks), Sarafu Fatiaki (Redcliffe Dolphins), Fabian Goodall (Parramatta Eels), Eloni Vunakece (Wyong Roos); Interchange: Joseva Vetaukula (Fiji), Peni Botiki (Illawarra Cutters), Jokatama Dokonivalu (Sydney Roosters), Nero Senimoli (Fiji), Evan Lee (Manly Sea Eagles), Isoa Qionacawa (Fiji)

 

[morningstar]

http://lebrl.com/news/lebanon-annouces-its-3-teams-in-hayne-mannah-cup/

LRLF announce its three teams that will face Fiji on Sunday 19th October 2014, in the Hayne Mannah Cup at Remondis Stadium. The clash will mark the start of a four year journey for the Lebanese, with U16s kicking off at 11am , U20s at 1pm and Main game Cedars v Fiji Bati at 3pm.

Cedars
Eddie Elzbaideh (Mascot), Ben Chahoud (Cronulla Sharks), Tarek El Masri (Norths), Raymond Moujalli (Newtown), Jamie Clark (Lithgow workers), Elias Sukkar (Wentworthville), Chris Saab Captian (Guildford), Ahmad Ellaz (Wentworthville), Nick Kassis (Wentworthville), Danny Baraket (Wentworthville), Mark Daoud (Parramatta), Abbas Miskie (Kingsgrove Colts), James Elias (Newcastle), Travis Robinsons (Penrith), Cliff Nye ( Auburn Warriors), Reece Robinsons (Canberra Raiders), Mitchel Mamary (Eastern suburbs), Jamal Nchouk (Canberra Raiders), Jad Mahmoud (Blacktown Workers) . Head Coach Darren P Maroon

 

[deal.with.it]

Would have been good to see a couple local Lebanese players come over for it, but I understand the logistics and the current civil situation in Lebanon.

As for Fiji, a great mix of Fiji based players and Australian pros. I don't see Api Korisau in the team, however.

 

[hutch]

No semi radradra, eto nabuli, marika korobete, sisa waqa, lote tuqiri, 3 sims brothers, Kevin naqaima, waqa Blake, Kane evens, Aquila uate.

Why are none of fijis best players playing? What is the point of all these nations picking second string squads?

 

[paulmac]

No semi radradra, eto nabuli, marika korobete, sisa waqa, lote tuqiri, 3 sims brothers, Kevin naqaima, waqa Blake, Kane evens, Aquila uate.

Why are none of fijis best players playing? What is the point of all these nations picking second string squads?

You could ask the Aussies the same question.Perhaps the year after a WC should be the rest year.

 

[CQ Italia]

No semi radradra, eto nabuli, marika korobete, sisa waqa, lote tuqiri, 3 sims brothers, Kevin naqaima, waqa Blake, Kane evens, Aquila uate.

Why are none of fijis best players playing? What is the point of all these nations picking second string squads?

Eto - just had his wedding and now on his honeymoon
Tariq - NSW/AUS
Semi is not available
Sisa Waqa just had surgery on an ankle that has been apparently dodgy since May
Waqa Blake - Junior Kangaroos....

Unsure for the rest... but doesn't hurt to give some residents a chance considering aiming to enter the NSW Cup in 2016

 

[maple_69]

Not sure how they'd shoe horn 8 backs into the side. Thats 11 quality players there though.
Waqa Blake isn't in the Junior Roos now either do not sure what's up with him.

 

[Son of Minto]

Pretty sure Blake withdrew due to injury from the Jr Roos

 

[CQ Italia]

"Fiji will be boosted by late inclusions of NRL stars Api Koroisau (Rabbitohs) and Korbin Sims (Knights) for the Lebanon test. Fiji Head Coach Rick Stone was blown away by the desire of the two players to want to come back and play for Fiji with Sims coming into camp straight from a pre-planned Knights promo and with Koroisau's most recent NRL premiership success with the Rabbitohs. Officials are ecstatic about the added NRL involvement on the day and the affect it will have particularly on its youngsters in the test squad and in the curtain raisers being played on the day."

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fiji-NSW-Cup-Rugby-League/530483790362759

 

[CQ Italia]

Australian Fijian Rugby League : "In a show of support to the current Fiji NSW Cup Bid the official logo for the bid will be worn on the sleeves of the Test team that will play against Lebanon on Sunday Oct 19. Should the bid be successful the AFRL will provide technical support for the team when (the are) based in NSW (for away games) and will also use Fiji's current training base the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence as its NSW base. Good luck to Chris Tomlinson, Greg Browne and Petero Civoniceva who are the driving force behind this initiative"

 

[morningstar]

Commentary on Steelesports....

http://steelesports.com.au/index.php/live-audio/rugby-league-2

 

[hutch]

So is it a sanctioned test? Or is it the Australian Fijian team?

 

[morningstar]

Sanctioned test, mix of fiji locals, aus based and nrl players.

Fiji up 16-6 after 20 mins.