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well i cant be assed posting every article, but heres a summary at least
Barnes favourite for Captain, the leadership group was chosen and it includes Sean Hardman, Greg Holmes, Berrick Barnes, James Horwill, Van Humphries and Daniel Braid. Horwill will retain the captain title whilst out injured but Barnes is expected to be fill in captain until he comes back.
Horwill is progressing faster then expected and is expected back for Rd5 against the Sharks
Reds just had a 4 day training camp down at Casuarina Beach which is in NSW!.. they had a open day where plenty of juniors turned out and Barnes was a favourite apparently
Reds are also using Former South African IBF light heavyweight champion Philip "No Deal" Holiday as part of there fitness and endurance training. According to him former Highlanders backrower Ezra Taylor and former Brumby hooker Saia Faingaa are quite good boxers.
Reds have continued there 2008 gesture of plenty of open days for the juiors, they had one on the Gold Coast on Friday and then had another one tonight at Ballymore, i was going to take my nephews but i went to the gym instead.
Only 2 weeks away before the Reds first trial match against the Waratahs in Toowoomba, which actually coincides when i am due back at work in Toowoomba so i might be in attendance.
Rumour also has it several of QLD Rugby's richest supporters were seen having lunch at the Caxton, could have something to do with recruiting a high profile player for 2010.
also not exactly the Reds, but QRU related
The QRU is set to announce a pre-season competition for the QLD Premier Comp which will include teams form Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Brisbane.
Also Townsville are set to join the QLD Premier Comp in 2010 which will be a massive step forward for the QLD competition.