Squads Named as Russia Outmuscle Ukraine | Thebigtip

Russia’s preparations for World Cup qualification were strengthened with a tough 36-4 win over Ukraine at Dinamo Stadium in Kharkiv.

Bears captain and five-eigth Aleksander Lysokon was the star scoring a hat-trick of tries and kicking a perfect 6 goals from 6 attempts.

Three tries in the last 10 minutes flattered the Russians somewhat as the Ukrainians showed a real determination infront of their home crowd.

Wales have announced a preliminary 35 man squad for October’s Gillette Four Nations tournement against Australia, England and New Zealand.

The Welsh play Ireland on the 22nd of September.

Wales 35 man squad:
Craig Kopzcak (Bradford Bulls), Mark Lennon (Burleigh Bears), Jacob Emmitt (Castleford Tigers), Chris Beasley, Ian Webster (Central Comets), Tyson Frizell (Cronulla Sharks), Andy Bracek, Gil Dudson, Ben Flower, Jordan James, Elliot Kear, Peter Lupton, Jamie Murphy, Gareth Thomas, Lloyd White, Lee Williams (Crusaders), Ross Divorty (Featherstone Rovers), Danny Jones (Halifax), David Mills (Leigh Centurions), Geraint Davies (Limoux Grizzlies), Neil Budworth (MacKay Cutters), Rhys Griffiths (Sheffield Eagles), Joe Burke, Chris Davies, Andrew Gay, Dalton Grant, Aled James, Rhodri Lloyd, Steve Parry, Jack Pring, Christiaan Roets (South Wales Scorpions), Ian Watson (Swinton Lions), Lee Briers, Rhys Williams (Warrington Wolves), Matt Seamark (Wynnum Manly Seagulls).

The Australian Prime Minister’s XIII will battle Papua New Guinea in Lae on the 25th of September with Parramatta Eels superstar Nathan Hindmarsh named as captain.

Prime Minister's XIII: Matt Bowen, Blake Ferguson, Michael Jennings, Josh Morris, Nathan Merritt, Greg Bird, Mitchell Pearce, David Shillington, Jake Friend, Tim Mannah, Michael Crocker, Nathan Hindmarsh (C), Nate Myles, Chris McQueen, Kade Snowden, Luke Douglas, Ben Barba, Preston Campbell.

Italy are currently in the United Kingdom for two friendly matches as they look to cut players from their 50 man squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The Azzurri are based at Nottingham University for matches against Loughborough University tomorrow and the RAF at Cranwell Army Barracks the following day.

Meanwhile, Canada has announced their team to play the United States in Toronto this coming Saturday in the return leg of the Colonial Cup. The USA won game 1 by 18 points to 2.

1. Robin Legault (Toronto City Saints)
2. Tony Felix (York Region Reds)
3. Geoff Bylund (Toronto City Saints)
4. Christian Miller (Scarborough Centurions)
5. Danny Tupou (York Region Reds)
6. Matt Wyles (Scarborough Centurions)
7. Jamie Lester (Toronto City Saints)
8. Cam Grace (Noosa Pirates)
9. Chris Diamond (Niagara Bobcats)
10. Louis Robinson (Harlequins RL)
11.Enoch Wamalwa (Toronto City Saints)
12. Matt Gleed (Scarborough Centurions)
13. Trent Hansen (Toronto City Saints)

14. Henry Miers (York Region Reds)
15. Tyler Allen (Scarborough Centurions)
16. Rob Autogravia (York Region Reds)
17. Dale Fitzgerald (York Region Reds)