It has been a busy couple of weeks for this years open squad who apart from featuring in the recent Arrive Alive Cup final in Sydney have also been preparing for life after school.

For two of the boys this preparation included a two week tour of the UK with the Wests Tigers Cubs. Damon Harth and Kingi Akoula had outstanding seasons with the school side and this form secured them places in the Cubs and by all accounts it was a great experience.

Apart from the actual playing side of things which resulted in two wins (Huddersfield and Halifax) and a loss against Leeds, the boys said the experience gained from an insight into other cultures was fantastic.

Kingi said he had never tasted anything better than Yorkshire pudding and cold pies....after he got out of hospital for an upset stomach and Damon said he was impressed by the politeness of the locals ....although he still isn't sure what....."EE BY GUM LADDIE HOW ART THOU" means.

On a more serious note Kingi was awarded man of the match for the Huddersfield game and both boys impressed the team management. For full details of the games see the WestsTigers Web site.

Another of the team is just back from a recent trip to New Zealand and is about to embark on a 5 day stint at the AIS in Sydney so we will keep you informed as to how that went in next weeks update.

Darren Hart H.P.E

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