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Fri October 21, 2011
Three players will make their Test debuts when England face France in Friday's international in Avignon, kick-off 8:45pm (local time).
England coach Steve McNamara today confirmed debuts for Castleford Tigers half-back Rangi Chase, who will start the match at scrum-half partnering Leeds Rhinos Kevin Sinfield in a strong half-back combination.
Brisbane Broncos Jack Reed will make his first international start after being named in the centres alongside Hull FC's Kirk Yeaman, who will be making his first international appearance since November 2007 when he played for Great Britain in a 28-22 victory over New Zealand in Wigan. Wests Tigers Chris Heighington is the third debutant and will start the game at loose forward, with Warrington Wolves Ben Westwood and Wests Gareth Ellis making up the rest of the back row.
"The players have trained really well all week and we are looking forward to taking on France as we continue our preparations ahead of the Gillette Four Nations," said national coach Steve McNamara.
"The make-up of the side looks very exciting, with the right blend of youth and experience. There is a great opportunity for the players to really push on and stake a claim for a start against Wales the following week.
"I have also been pleased with the attitude of the players that haven't made the side this week. They are working hard in training and will come into contention as the Four Nations gets underway."
England start their Gillette Four Nations campaign on Saturday October 29 when they take on Wales at Leigh Sports Village (2.30pm) with tickets priced at just £10 adults and £5 concessions.
The tournament moves to Wembley Stadium on Saturday November 5 when Wales face New Zealand at 1.00pm before England clash with Australia at 3.30pm.
England's remaining game against New Zealand will be played at the KC Stadium in Hull on Saturday November 12 (6.00pm) and tickets are priced from £20 adult and £10 concession.
The 2011 Gillette Four Nations final will be played at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday November 19 (6.00pm) and tickets are priced from £20 Adult and £10 concession.
Tickets for the 2011 Gillette Four Nations can be purchased by calling 0844 856 1113 or by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk
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The England team to face France at Avignon on Friday October 21, kick off 8.45pm (local time) is as follows (professional club and community club in brackets):
1 Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors, Wigan St Pats)
2 Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos, Oulton Raiders)
3 Jack Reed (Brisbane Broncos, South Logan Magpies)
4 Kirk Yeaman (Hull FC, Myton Warriors)
5 Tom Briscoe (Hull FC, Featherstone Lions)
6 Kevin Sinfield (Leeds Rhinos, Waterhead)
7 Rangi Chase (Castleford Tigers, Dannevirke Tigers)
8 Jamie Peacock [c] (Leeds Rhinos, Stanningley)
9 James Roby (St Helens, Blackbrook)
10 James Graham (St Helens, Blackbrook)
11 Gareth Ellis (Wests Tigers, Lock Lane)
12 Ben Westwood (Warrington Wolves, Normanton)
13 Chris Heighington (Wests Tigers, Umina Bunnies)
14 Gareth Widdop (Melbourne Storm, King Cross)
15 Adrian Morley (Warrington Wolves, Eccles)
16 Jamie Jones-Buchanan (Leeds Rhinos, Stanningley)
17 Jon Wilkin (St Helens, East Hull)
Fri October 21, 2011
Source: www.weststigers.com.auWests Tigers enforcer Gareth Ellis says England has welcomed Chris Heighington with open arms ahead of his Test debut against France.
Heighington pledged his loyalty to his father's native country after constantly being overlooked by NSW and Australian selectors. He will represent England for the first time against France in Avignon on Friday night (UK time).
Ellis, rated the world's best second-rower, said Heighington would thrive in the international arena. Heighington has been named at lock with Ellis in the second-row.
England will use the match as a warm up to the Four Nations tournament starting on Friday, October 28.
"Not many people get the chance to play at the highest level so it is a massive honour for Chris,'' Ellis said.
"There have been some great players who have never played Test football.
"The fact Chris has got English heritage through his father means there is an opportunity here for him now to represent England and the Heighington family. I think it is fantastic for him.
"It wasn't a knee jerk reaction to pick Chris simply because he has played in the NRL. A lot of thought went into it by England Head Coach Steve McNamara and the fact he was born in Australia and would he fit into the dynamics of the England team.
"Like any other nation, England is a proud nation and Steve had a lot of discussions with the senior players to find out whether it was the right decision for the team because that's what is important and everyone came out with thumbs up.
"Chris should have represented NSW or Australia by now because he is certainly up to that level. He will be a huge asset for England."
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 2011 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
26 games; 6 tries, 24 points.
[View] Round 1 [14 Mar 11] L 14-24 v Canterbury (A). [LK]
[View] Round 2 [19 Mar 11] W 20-12 v Warriors (H). [LK]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 11] W 34-24 v Canberra (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 11] L 6-24 v Roosters (A). [LK]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 11] W 30-6 v Rabbitohs (H). [LK]
[View] Round 6 [15 Apr 11] L 14-20 v Titans (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [22 Apr 11] L 18-31 v Broncos (H). [LK]
[View] Round 8 [01 May 11] W 49-12 v Canberra (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [14 May 11] L 18-29 v Rabbitohs (A). [LK]
[View] Round 11 [21 May 11] W 20-18 v Panthers (H). [LK]
[View] Round 12 [29 May 11] L 18-24 v Dragons (A). [LK]
[View] Round 13 [06 Jun 11] W 17-16 v Knights (H). [LK]
[View] Round 14 [12 Jun 11] W 26-22 v Warriors (A). [LK]
[View] Round 15 [19 Jun 11] L 4-12 v Storm (H). [LK]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 11] L 6-16 v Canterbury (H). [LK]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 11] L 6-22 v Eels (A). [LK]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 11] W 38-18 v Cowboys (A). [LK]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 11] W 19-12 v Roosters (H). [LK]
[View] Round 21 [29 Jul 11] W 14-12 v Sea Eagles (A). [LK]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 11] W 16-14 v Dragons (H). [LK]
[View] Round 23 [12 Aug 11] W 32-18 v Panthers (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 11] W 31-12 v Eels (H). [LK]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 11] W 39-10 v Titans (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 11] W 30-22 v Cronulla (A). [LK]
[View] Finals Week 1 [09 Sep 11] W 21-12 v Dragons. [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Finals Week 2 [16 Sep 11] L 20-22 v Warriors. [LK]
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2011 Four Nations Test Series
England
3 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 1 [29 Oct 11] W 42-4 v Wales (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 2 [05 Nov 11] L 20-36 v Australia (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 3 [12 Nov 11] W 28-6 v New Zealand (H). [LK]
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2011 City vs Country
Country Origin
1 games; [View] Place of Origin [06 May 11] W 18-12 v City Origin (H). [LK]
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2010 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
27 games; 6 tries, 24 points.
[View] Round 1 [15 Mar 10] W 26-22 v Sea Eagles (H). [LK]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 10] L 32-44 v Roosters (A). [LK]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 10] W 23-12 v Eels (H). [LK]
[View] Round 4 [04 Apr 10] W 35-22 v Raiders (A). [LK]
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 10] W 23-16 v Cowboys (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 10] L 4-24 v Bulldogs (H). [LK]
[View] Round 7 [24 Apr 10] L 18-26 v Panthers (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [02 May 10] L 8-12 v Roosters (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 10 [16 May 10] L 10-50 v Rabbitohs (H). [LK]
[View] Round 11 [21 May 10] W 23-6 v Knights (A). [LK]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 10] W 50-6 v Warriors (H). [LK]
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 10] W 19-12 v Bulldogs (A). [LK]
[View] Round 15 [20 Jun 10] W 18-8 v Raiders (H). [LK]
[View] Round 16 [25 Jun 10] L 10-34 v Dragons (A). [LK]
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 10] W 16-14 v Broncos (A). [LK]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 10] W 15-14 v Titans (H). [LK]
[View] Round 19 [19 Jul 10] W 26-16 v Cowboys (H). [LK]
[View] Round 20 [25 Jul 10] L 20-38 v Sea Eagles (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 10] W 24-22 v Sharks (H). [LK]
[View] Round 22 [07 Aug 10] L 30-34 v Rabbitohs (A). [LK]
[View] Round 23 [15 Aug 10] W 43-18 v Panthers (H). [LK]
[View] Round 24 [22 Aug 10] W 20-18 v Eels (A). [LK]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 10] W 26-14 v Storm (H). [LK]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 10] L 18-21 v Titans (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Finals Week 1 [11 Sep 10] L 15-19 v Roosters. [LK]
[View] Finals Week 2 [17 Sep 10] W 26-24 v Canberra. [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Finals Week 3 [25 Sep 10] L 12-13 v Dragons. [LK]
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
18 games; [View] Round 1 [16 Mar 09] W 34-26 v Raiders (H). [LK]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 09] L 14-42 v Cowboys (A). [SR]
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 09] W 40-24 v Roosters (H). [SR]
[View] Round 4 [04 Apr 09] L 22-42 v Panthers (A). [SR]
[View] Round 5 [12 Apr 09] L 10-23 v Sea Eagles (A). [SR]
[View] Round 6 [20 Apr 09] W 16-6 v Storm (H). [SR]
[View] Round 8 [03 May 09] L 20-22 v Bulldogs (A). [SR]
[View] Round 10 [17 May 09] L 22-23 v Rabbitohs (H). [SR]
[View] Round 11 [22 May 09] L 18-20 v Broncos (H). [SR]
[View] Round 12 [31 May 09] L 0-14 v Warriors (A). [SR]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 09] L 10-26 v Panthers (H). [SR]
[View] Round 14 [15 Jun 09] W 23-6 v Eels (A). [SR]
[View] Round 21 [03 Aug 09] W 19-18 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [09 Aug 09] W 17-10 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [16 Aug 09] W 56-10 v Sharks (A). [LK]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 09] L 18-26 v Eels (H). [LK]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 09] L 24-36 v Titans (A). [LK]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 09] W 34-12 v Bulldogs (H). [LK]
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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
24 games; 6 tries, 24 points.
[View] Round 1 [16 Mar 08] W 24-16 v Dragons (H). [SR]
[View] Round 2 [22 Mar 08] W 30-10 v Cowboys (A). [SR]
[View] Round 3 [30 Mar 08] L 12-32 v Bulldogs (A). [SR]
[View] Round 4 [07 Apr 08] L 8-30 v Panthers (H). [SR]
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 08] L 24-30 v Raiders (A). [LK]
[View] Round 6 [20 Apr 08] W 30-10 v Rabbitohs (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 7 [27 Apr 08] W 20-16 v Sharks (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [03 May 08] L 22-34 v Broncos (H). [SR]
[View] Round 10 [18 May 08] W 38-26 v Knights (A). [SR]
[View] Round 11 [25 May 08] W 20-18 v Gold Coast (H). [SR]
[View] Round 12 [02 Jun 08] L 10-19 v Roosters (A). [SR]
[View] Round 13 [07 Jun 08] W 40-16 v Cowboys (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [15 Jun 08] L 6-44 v Eels (H). [SR]
[View] Round 15 [20 Jun 08] L 18-19 v Broncos (A). [SR]
[View] Round 16 [29 Jun 08] L 26-28 v Warriors (H). [SR]
[View] Round 18 [14 Jul 08] L 18-30 v Storm (H). [SR]
[View] Round 19 [20 Jul 08] W 36-12 v Rabbitohs (A). [SR]
[View] Round 20 [26 Jul 08] L 10-24 v Panthers (A). [SR]
[View] Round 21 [03 Aug 08] W 56-4 v Bulldogs (H). [SR] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 22 [08 Aug 08] W 18-10 v Dragons (A). [SR]
[View] Round 23 [18 Aug 08] L 12-40 v Eels (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 24 [23 Aug 08] L 16-48 v Sea Eagles (H). [SR]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 08] L 6-32 v Sharks (H). [SR]
[View] Round 26 [07 Sep 08] W 28-12 v Gold Coast (A). [SR]
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2008 City vs Country
Country Origin
1 games; [View] Country v City [02 May 08] D 22-22 v City Origin (H). [BE]
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
24 games; 4 tries, 16 points.
[View] Round 1 [16 Mar 07] L 16-18 v Storm (A). [DH]
[View] Round 2 [24 Mar 07] L 8-19 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [30 Mar 07] L 20-22 v Eels (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [07 Apr 07] L 24-25 v Cowboys (A). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [15 Apr 07] W 14-12 v Sharks (H). [SR]
[View] Round 7 [27 Apr 07] W 34-18 v Bulldogs (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [05 May 07] W 30-12 v Storm (H). [SR]
[View] Round 9 [13 May 07] W 27-8 v Dragons (H). [SR]
[View] Round 10 [20 May 07] W 30-26 v Warriors (A). [SR]
[View] Round 11 [27 May 07] W 25-24 v Panthers (A). [SR]
[View] Round 12 [04 Jun 07] L 8-38 v Eels (H). [SR]
[View] Round 13 [10 Jun 07] W 33-14 v Knights (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 14 [17 Jun 07] L 14-16 v Titans (H). [SR]
[View] Round 15 [25 Jun 07] L 18-48 v Broncos (A). [SR]
[View] Round 16 [01 Jul 07] W 22-16 v Raiders (A). [SR]
[View] Round 17 [06 Jul 07] W 43-26 v Panthers (H). [SR]
[View] Round 18 [13 Jul 07] L 4-34 v Sea Eagles (A). [SR]
[View] Round 19 [22 Jul 07] L 16-28 v Warriors (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [30 Jul 07] W 54-10 v Cowboys (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [04 Aug 07] L 14-30 v Gold Coast (A). [SR]
[View] Round 22 [10 Aug 07] L 22-26 v Roosters (H). [SR]
[View] Round 23 [18 Aug 07] W 29-28 v Sharks (A). [SR]
[View] Round 24 [26 Aug 07] L 12-37 v Rabbitohs (H). [SR]
[View] Round 25 [31 Aug 07] L 24-26 v Knights (H). [LK]
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2006 World Club Challenge
Wests Tigers
1 games; [View] WCC [04 Feb 06] L 10-30 v Bulls (A). [SR]
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
21 games; 7 tries, 28 points.
[View] Round 4 [02 Apr 06] W 30-28 v Storm (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [07 Apr 06] L 12-32 v Cowboys (A). [SR]
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 06] W 42-16 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [21 Apr 06] L 16-28 v Eels (A). [SR]
[View] Round 9 [07 May 06] W 24-18 v Sea Eagles (H). [SR]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 06] L 16-18 v Knights (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 11 [20 May 06] L 12-34 v Warriors (A). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 06] W 44-4 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 06] W 24-14 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [09 Jun 06] L 12-16 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 26-14 v Roosters (H). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] L 20-24 v Panthers (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 06] L 10-32 v Bulldogs (H). [SR]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 06] W 22-10 v Sharks (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 06] L 18-20 v Raiders (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 06] L 6-34 v Eels (H). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [30 Jul 06] W 20-6 v Broncos (A). [SR]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 06] L 4-46 v Storm (A). [SR]
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 06] L 18-19 v Raiders (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 06] L 16-46 v Dragons (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 06] W 52-18 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
24 games; 4 tries, 16 points.
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 05] W 37-36 v Bulldogs (H). [SR]
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 05] W 32-26 v Roosters (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t (15th)
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 05] W 24-6 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [01 May 05] L 32-40 v Dragons (H). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] W 32-16 v Knights (A). [SR]
[View] Round 11 [22 May 05] W 28-16 v Raiders (H). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t (2nd)
[View] Round 12 [29 May 05] L 4-21 v Warriors (A). [SR]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] L 14-30 v Storm (H). [SR]
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 05] W 34-18 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] L 22-40 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [26 Jun 05] W 32-24 v Dragons (A). [SR]
[View] Round 17 [01 Jul 05] W 49-24 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (32nd)
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 05] W 26-16 v Roosters (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] W 42-20 v Souths (H). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 05] W 46-6 v Sharks (A). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [07 Aug 05] W 22-14 v Raiders (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [14 Aug 05] W 28-16 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [19 Aug 05] W 54-2 v Bulldogs (H). [SR]
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 05] L 22-34 v Storm (A). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] L 22-38 v Panthers (H). [BE]
[View] Finals Week One [09 Sep 05] W 50-6 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Finals Week Two [18 Sep 05] W 34-6 v Broncos. [BE]
[View] Qualifying Finals [24 Sep 05] W 20-12 v Dragons. [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (35th)
[View] Grand Final [02 Oct 05] W 30-16 v Cowboys. [BE]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership
Wests Tigers
1 games; [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 04] W 12-6 v Sharks. [BE]
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