P164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:00:37 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRBLJA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL BOB FULTON (coach) Warrington-born but has lived most of his 47 years in Australia. Has coached Australia since since 1989 and njvjr lost Test series. TIM BRASHER (full-back, age 24, Sydney) Made debut for Australia in World Cup triumph against GB at Wjmbley in 1992. Had to wait until last year for his Test debut and then toured Britain with the successful 1994 Kangaroos. —————————————————————————————p————1/7—— POLL Has RL World Cup won you over? 138 WEN VIP TICKETS TO M'BORG-LEEDS p179 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:00:45 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRALIA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL ROD WJSHART (winger, 26 Illawarra) Toured with last year's Kangaroos, scoring 174 points in 11 matches. One of the most experienced players in the side but has suffered thigh strain. MARK COYNE (centre, 28, St George) Stylish three-qubrter who has been on the verge of international honours for several seasons before playing two games in this summer's three-Test whitewash of New Zealand. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p202 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:01:13 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— p AUSTRBLIA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL TJRRZ HILL (centre, 23, Manly) Powerfully-built centre has already played for several clubs. Stepped out of sinJbin to score a crucial try in defeat of New Zealand. BRETT DALLAS (winger, 21, Sydney) Played first Test earlier this year against New Zealand. Missed the World Cup opener against England at Wembley but has since won a wing spot. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p102 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:03:25 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRALIA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL BRAD FITTLER (captain, stand-off, 23, Penrith Panthers) A prodigious talent and equally at home either at stand-off or loose forward. Always capable of producing something. GEOFF TOOVEY (scrum-half, 26, Manly) Courageous and inspirational player who was at the heart of Manly's run to the Grand Final this season. Had a magnificent game in Sunday's World Cup sjmimfinal win against New Zealand. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p102 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:01:49 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRALIA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL DEAN PAY (prop, 26, Sydney Bulldogs) Key mjmbjr of last year's Kangaroos' touring party. Has been with Bulldogs since 1988, spearheading their charge to the 1995 Grand Final title. ANDREW JOHNS (hooker, 21, Newcastle) Developed into one of the classiest hblf-bbcks in the Australian game in only his second full season. Scored a record 23 points on his debut for the Knights. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p102 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:01:06 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRBLIA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL MARK CARROLL (prop, 28, Manly) Made the switch across Sydney harbour in 1994, joining Manly from South Sydney. Developed under Test coach Bob Fulton with the Sea Eagles. STEVE MENZIES (second row, 21, Manly) Confirmed his reputation as one of the game's leading try-scoring forwards with 21 this year and is the leading scorer in the World Cup so far with six. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p102 Next Headlines Feature TV PlusP164 Teletext 164 Oct27 17:02:14 THE RUGBY LEAGUE ——————————————————————— ——— — AUSTRBLJA PEN PICTURES FOR FINAL GARY LARSON (second row, 28, N Sydney) He is most respected for his incredible work-rate. He made 43 tackles in Sunday's semi-final against the Kiwis. JIM DYMOCK (loose forward, 23, S8dney) Was named as Tonga's captain but opted to play for Australia. Selected after his man-of-the-match performance for the Sydney Bulldogs in the Grand Final victory over Manly. ——————————————————————————————————————— Rugby tables 186-88 Sport index 131 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WEATHER p102 Next Headlines Feature TV Plus