SPIRIT NAMES STANDARDS GROUP FOR BUILDCORP NRC
The Perth Spirit has named a seven-man Standards Group for the upcoming 2014 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC).
Western Force representatives Kyle Godwin, Luke Morahan, Ian Prior, Heath Tessmann, Rory Walton and Sam Wykes have been included in the group that helps set and oversee the on- and off-field standards within the playing squad.
Spirit coaches, Dave Wessels and Kevin Foote will name a captain for each Perth Spirit match from the Standards Group.
Force scrumhalf Alby Mathewson completes the six-man group, as a non-playing member of the Perth Spirit squad.
The Perth Spirit, which is an extension of the Western Force program, will broaden the WA rugby player base by allowing the best of the Pindan Premier Grade to regularly play alongside Western Force against the best emerging rugby talent in Australia.
Western Force head coach Michael Foley says the Standards Group not only reinforces the standards of the group but also exposes a greater number of players to leadership within the team.
“The Standards Group has run very effectively for the Western Force over the past two seasons,” he said. “Part of the success of the Force has been the ability of the playing group to challenge each other to reach higher standards.
“As this playing group progresses through the NRC – and into a new Super Rugby season – ensuring that we’re continuing to hold ourselves to higher standards will be integral to our continual development as a team and the results we can achieve.
“While Sam, Alby and Kyle have been members of the Standards Group during the Super Rugby season, this presents a fantastic opportunity for Luke, Ian, Rory and Heath to take on the additional responsibility and leadership within the group to drive our team standards.”
The Perth-based side will kick off its NRC campaign against the Canberra Vikings in Canberra on Saturday, 23 August.
The Spirit will play home matches in Perth at McGillivray Oval (Sunday, 31 August), Joondalup Arena (Sunday, 28September) and Rockingham Rugby Union Club (Saturday, 4 October). Click here to purchase your tickets to Perth Spirit home matches.
2014 Perth Spirit – Standards Group
| Name | Position | Club | |
| Kyle | Godwin | Centre | Associates/Western Force |
| Luke | Morahan | Wing/fullback | Kalamunda/Western Force |
| Ian | Prior | Scrumhalf | Nedlands/Western Force |
| Heath | Tessmann | Hooker | Nedlands/Western Force |
| Rory | Walton | Lock | Wests Scarborough/Western Force |
| Sam | Wykes | Lock | Wests Scarborough/Western Force |
| Alby | Mathewson* | N/A | Kalamunda/Western Force |
*non-playing member
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