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Hayne back to centre for Kangaroos

Posted by Yobz on April 18, 2014 at 8:25am
http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/nrl/jarryd-hayne-at-right-centre-for-test-against-kiwis-as-tim-sheens-looks-to-replicate-world-cup-form/story-fndujljl-1226888345048PARRAMATTA fullback Jarryd Hayne is set to be picked at right centre for Australia’s Test match against New Zealand in a fortnight at Allianz Stadium.Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens is expected to retain the bulk of the side that smashed the Kiwis 34-2 in December’s World Cup final in Manchester.Hayne excelled in the centres that day and is ready to retain his place with incumbent Billy Slater to be named at fullback.Despite Hayne’s expected selection at centre for Australia, NSW coach Laurie Daley is reluctant to shift the 2009 Dally M Medallist from fullback for the looming State of Origin series.Brisbane and Queensland centre Justin Hodges, troubled by an Achilles injury this season, will be overlooked for the Anzac Test.Kangaroos lock Paul Gallen and Cronulla teammate Luke Lewis aren’t expected to return from injury until round nine and will miss the match.Cooper Cronk is expected to be selected ahead of Daly Cherry-Evens at halfback.Lewis played in the World Cup but dislocated his shoulder when crashing into an advertising sign during a pool match against Fiji.With Gallen out, selectors may move Corey Parker off the bench and into the second row, with the Gold Coast’s Greg Bird to play lock.Brisbane’s Matt Gillett is among the leading candidates to be added to Australia’s interchange bench.Melbourne’s Cooper Cronk is expected to be halfback despite pressure from Manly’s Daly Cherry-Evans, who will fill the utility spot on the interchange bench.Sheens is known for his loyalty, especially after Australia’s big win in the final at Old Trafford.The Test team is expected to be announced on Sunday week.A possible Test side is: Billy Slater, Brett Morris, Greg Inglis, Jarryd Hayne, Darius Boyd, Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk, Matt Scott, Cam Smith (C), James Tamou, Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Greg Bird. Interchange: Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Papalii, Andrew Fifita, Matt Gillett.
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  • Alan Hunt April 18, 2014 at 9:19am

    Slater is there off his name only, he is woefully out of form.  I hope QLD pick him ahead of Inglis for fullback.

  • Bernie Dowling April 18, 2014 at 9:26am

    Hayne has played fullback, centre and wing at the highest level SOO/ test/ world cup. Top achievement that.

  • Glenn Lifetime Eel April 18, 2014 at 9:41am

    I think Hayne excelled in the centres more than just that day.

    • Yobz > Glenn Lifetime Eel April 18, 2014 at 6:19pm
      Yeah I even think one of those games was at night!
  • Monster Eel #38 April 18, 2014 at 9:45am

    And I watch it.

  • Cranky Brad is here!!! April 18, 2014 at 10:46am
    I watch it and I'm no dumb or dumber. I'm the dumbest.
  • Cranky Brad is here!!! April 18, 2014 at 10:48am
    Lol, love it show and blow.
  • Monster Eel #38 April 18, 2014 at 10:55am

    I'm dumber than you. I even watch highlights.

  • Monster Eel #38 April 18, 2014 at 10:57am

    Dad? Is that you? You came home after all this time to see your baby boy? If so, well, I got news for you, mister, after you left me in the chruch yard I was kindly brought by wolves then passed onto a family of bears who left me with a freak show called the Liberal party before I was finally released. Thanks for nothing, DAD!

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