12/13th July, Kent
19/20th, Western Phoenix
In the most significant Test Matches to be played in the UK, Australia’s double World Champions arrive on the 8th July to play a series of four matches against the UK.
Hosted by Kent for the first Matches on the 12/13th July, the teams will then travel to Western Phoenix for the climax of the Tests the following weekend. The UK team are counting on your support, so make sure these dates are in your diary!
The UK Team is being managed by… and coached by … in a new management line-up. At the time of writing, the UK team has yet to be finalised, but the squad contains all of our successful World Cup team who beat Zimbabwe, USA and New Zealand en route to the final, as well as their coach Greg Sargeant, who is now eligible to play for the UK. It will be an interesting start to the season as players compete for the eight places on offer… will there be any surprises in the final line-up?
The Australian team is coached by twice successful World Cup coach, Ross Shepherd and managed by Sandy McTaggart. They have selected a strong team, headed by World Cup 2007 players Troy Henry (captain), Suzette Lyster, Kylie Dowling (WA) and Hayden Turnbull. New ‘caps’ Jodie Dunlop (WA), Sandra Weston (NSW), Robbie Sibley (NSW) and Will Weston (NSW) are all experienced players who represented their states at the 2006 Australian National Championships. Husband and wife duo, Will and Sandra Weston are profiled below and provide an insight into why the team are looking forward to coming to the UK.
Name: Sandra Weston
Age: 28
Representations: NSW U21, Ladies 2004, 2006
Best Moment in PX: Winning Best lady Player & Champion
Horse at 2006 Nationals.
PX Influences: My father, Doug Webb, brother
Jason and Will.
Best Horse Ridden: Doondi Sapphire, an
Australian Stock Horse mare.
“On the tour, I’m looking forward to meeting my new niece or nephew! I can’t wait to represent Australia, see what goes on in the UK and hopefully return to Australia a better player.â€
Name: Will Weston
Age: 28
Representations: NSW U16, U21, Men 2006
Best Moment in PX: Getting picked for this tour.
PX Influences: Kevin Bradford and my father, Jon Weston.
Best Horse Ridden: My U21 horse, Braidy, a TB mare.
“I’m looking forward to the tour to see what polocrosse and the horses are like in the UKâ€.