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Wed April 6, 2011
by Matthew O'Neill
The FIRL have announced the 'Big Five' NRL players that have been selected to represent Italy in the 2011 Rugby League World Cup European Zone Qualifiers to take place in Europe during October 2011.
At yesterdays major announcement which took place in Sydney at the famous Italian - Club Marconi in front of a well attended audience, Italy.s head coach Carlo Napolitano and FIRL Italian based President Tiziano Franchini announced the FIRL quests for World Cup inclusion and presented the NRL stars to the press and audience.
Anthony Minichiello, Vic Mauro, Cameron Ciraldo and Aiden Guerra (Joel Romelo not present) were individually announced to the audience and answered questions from media networks about the opportunity that they have been given in representing Italy and assisting this developing nation in reaching the Rugby Legaue World Cup to be staged in Europe in 2013.
Rooster.s legend Anthony Minichiello was also announced as Italy.s Captain and Knights back rower Cameron Ciraldo as Vice Captain for the up-coming tournament.
Anthony Minichiello first represented Italy in Rugby League as a 19 year old in 1999 when he played three International matches (in France) against Lebanon, Morocco and France, before making his 1st grade debut the following year for the Roosters in 2000. He has reached the hights of Rugby League at both NRL and International level, winning premierships for the Roosters, representing NSW in state of origin and claiming a rugby league player ultimate prize as the International Golden Boots winner (best player in the world).
Minichiello stated during the press conference, "that he was very proud to represent Italy once again and is looking forward to assisting the team in securing one of the two remaining spots left in the 2013 World Cup Draw." He further added, "that he will put all his rugby league experience towards the FIRL National Squad and the development of the rugby league code in Italy."
Ciraldo first represented Italy in 2009 when he captained the team in the Mediterranean Four Nations. tournament. This tournament was Ciraldo.s come-back after suffering a serious ankle injury in early 2009 playing for the Newcastle Knights.
Guerra, Mauro and Romelo are making the most of their opportunities in the NRL and are destined for big futures on their current form.
Italy commence thier World Cup European Zone Qualifiers campaign in taking on Russia on October 15 in Padova (Italy) and then are drawn to play Sebia on October 23 in Belgrade (Serbia) and finish off the tournament taking on Lebanon on Ocotober 29 in Belgrade (Serbia). The winner of this tournament will be included in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
FIRL President Tiziano Franchini who has flown in from Italy especially for this announcement was proud to have the NRL stars on board and acknowledged that the calibre of these players are not only important for the team chances in winning the European Zone Qualifiers but will showcase the great spectacle of the code of rugby league in Italy and Europe.
Franchini said, "I am very happy and proud to see that these players have expressed their desire to represent the country of their family.s origin, that it is exactly the same feeling that I recognize when Italian players wear the Azzurri shirt."
Head Coach Carlo Napolitano announced that, "There are a number of players that are eligible to represent Italy, not only in Australia, but also in France and England. Italian based players from the domestic competition will play a trial with italo-french and italo-english to gain their place in to the national squad. It is all about having a fair and equitable selection process in place and balancing the need for the Squad."
FIRL are now searching for Corporate Sponsors that are willing to be get involved in the FIRL.s quest to reach the World Cup. President Franchini stated, "This is, also, a great opportunity for companies that want to seek international exposure and want to showcase their company name or product on the world stage which will be displayed on the Italian playing jumper, gear apparell and the FIRL website."
Players present:
* Anthony Minichiello (Sydney Roosters, NRL)
* Vic Mauro (Manly Sea Eagles-Warringah, NRL)
* Aiden Guerra (Sydney Roosters, NRL)
* Cameron Ciraldo (Newcastle Knights, NRL)
President: Tiziano Franchini
Head Coach: Carlo Napolitano
Unable to attend due to Club committments:
* Joel Romelo (Canterbury Bulldogs, NRL)
* Rocky Trimarchi (Western Suburbs, NSWRL)
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