Melling, Chris

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Five new caps for Great Britain, Morley named skipper
Thu June 21, 2007
Source: www.therfl.co.uk

Five players are set to make their Great Britain debuts this Friday in the Frontline Test Match against France and eight players will start a Lions Test Match for the first time.

Amongst those set to earn their first cap for the national side are the Harlequins RL duo of Chris Melling and Paul Sykes, Bradford Bulls forward pairing of Andy Lynch and Jamie Langley and Salford City Reds' Andrew Coley.

Stephen Wild, Rob Burrow, James Roby, and Jon Wilkin will also start a Test Match for the first time having previously won caps as interchanges.

Adrian Morley will captain the side that will see Leeds Rhinos' Danny McGuire and Rob Burrow link up at half-back.

The full staring line up is

1. Chris Melling Harlequins RL 0 Caps
2. David Hodgson Salford City Reds 1+1
3. Stephen Wild Huddersfield Giants 0+1
4. Paul Sykes Harlequins RL 0
5. Ade Gardner St Helens 1
6. Danny McGuire Leeds Rhinos 7+2
7. Rob Burrow Leeds Rhinos 0+1
8. Adrian Morley (Captain) Warrington Wolves 26+6
9. James Roby St Helens 0+4
10. Andy Lynch Bradford Bulls 0
11.Gareth Ellis Leeds Rhinos 10+3
12 Andrew Coley Salford City Reds 0
13. Jon Wilkin St Helens 0+3

14. Sean O'Loughlin Wigan Warriors 4+3
15. James Graham St Helens 0+1
16. Kevin Sinfield Leeds Rhinos 6+6
17. Jamie Langley Bradford Bulls 0
18. Jon Clarke Warrington Wolves 0

Great Britain coach Tony Smith said: "This is a really strong side and the perfect opportunity for a number of these players to stake their claim for a place in the squad for this autumn's Gillette Fusion Test Series against New Zealand. As a group we're all very excited as this is a new beginning not only for the players but the coaching staff who, you could say, are all making their international debuts as well.

"As I expect the French to be really tough in the forwards I've gone for quite a big, but mobile pack. This is supported by a very energetic bench to ensure that we can maintain our intensity in the match for the full 80 minutes."

Smith is also keen to point out that those who have not made the 18 man squad should not feel too disappointed.

"Should those not in the squad continue their good club form between now and the end of the season then they will certainly be in contention for call-ups again.

"One of the great aspects of this side is that we've got a good mixture of players from different clubs. I hope fans of these teams will turn out in force on Friday to give them and their national side the vocal support they deserve."

Tickets for Friday night's match which kicks off at Headingley Carnegie at 8pm are still available.

Children's tickets start from 5 and season ticket holders of any engage Super League or Co-operative National League side have until Thursday evening to buy tickets with up to 25% discount. Thursday evening is also the cut off point for families to take advantage of a special 25 ticket that gives entry to two adults and two children.

On the night of the match spectators can pay on the gate. General admission starts from 12 and entry for kids is 5.

News source: www.therfl.co.uk


Melling agrees to new deal, Sheriffe returns to Harlequins
Wed May 30, 2007
Source: www.quins.co.uk

Chris Melling has today agreed to a new two-year deal with Harlequins Rugby League, midway through his first season at the Twickenham Stoop.

The 22-year old was awarded Academy Player of the Year at Wigan in 2006 and has been one of Quins' most consistent performers in his first full season of Super League.

Coach Brian McDermott rates Melling highly: "He works very hard in preparing himself to the highest standards. He puts in, on and off the field, and he is always keen to listen and learn.

"I think he should be proud of how quickly he has adjusted to Super League and of course to his new home here in London.

"If he continues the way he has started life at Quins, he will have a very promising future."

Chris, who alongside Danny Orr will come up against his former club this Saturday, is over the moon with his new deal: "I'm delighted to extend my stay and I'm also really pleased to prove that I can handle what Super League has to offer. I've settled well at Quins and I can see myself improving as a player each and every week.

"I am really looking forward to the rest of this season and of course to Saturday's game. As a team we still have a lot to achieve.

"This (new contract) gives me a feeling of security and stability here in London and I think that will help my own development as a player."

Meanwhile, Rikki Sheriffe has returned to Harlequins for the remainder of the season following the financial restructuring at his former club, Doncaster Lakers. Rikki has joined Joe Mbu in heading back to Quins from Doncaster.

Squad numbers for players not in the original squad at the start of the season are as follows: Joe Walsh (26), Luke Burgess (27), Rikki Sheriffe (28) and Joe Mbu (29).

Having been on the road for one month, Quins are expecting are good crowd for Saturday's game. Club spokesman Chris Warren commented: "We've had a good lead-in time to promote this game and Quins fans are obviously champing at the bit to see their team back at home.

"Wigan always travel in good numbers for this event, and with the Guinness Premiership now over, we should see an increased level of support from Quins' union fraternity as well.

"On top of that, our Community team has been very active promoting this game and it should all add up to a great day out."

Harlequins RL v Wigan Warriors, 3pm Saturday 2nd June, Twickenham Stoop.

Tickets are available from just 12 pounds - 020 8410 6000

News sent by: www.quins.co.uk

Sun February 11, 2007
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