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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has reunited Rugby World Cup final starting halves Bernard Foley and Will Genia for the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship-opening Test against the All Blacks in Sydney.Genia has also named Genias fellow France-based veterans Adam Ashley-Cooper, on the wing, and inside centre Matt Giteau after missing Australias 3-0 series loss to England in June.Dane Haylett-Petty, a standout during that series defeat by England, retaind a spot opposite Ashley-Cooper, with vice-captain Rob Horne relegated to the bench.In key forward selections, Cheika pulled a surprise by naming Western Force back-rower Ben McCalman at blindside flanker ahead of Scott Fardy who is on the bench.Ive made those selections because I think theyll add to the type of game that well play on Saturday, Cheika said.I dont think its a straight comparison like that.[Fardy] has been in the team for a fair while now and Bens been putting pressure on at different times and every time he steps out to play for Australia.You know what youre going to get and I think thats him as a character so well be looking for him to show his character on Saturday.Hes earned the opportunity.David Pocock returns at No.8 after missing the final two Tests against England through injury.Wallabies: Israel Folau, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Giteau, Dane Haylett-Petty, Bernard Foley, Will Genia, David Pocock, Michael Hooper, Ben McCalman, Scott Fardy, Rob Simmons, Kane Douglas, Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore (captain), Scott Sio. Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Dean Mumm, Scott Fardy, Nick Phipps, Matt Toomua, Rob Horne. Air Max 90 Outlet Ireland . White came in fourth place in the event. He was the two-time defending gold medallist. The gold medal went to Swiss snowboarder Iouri Podladtchikov. Air Max 90 Outlet Online . -- Quarterback Will Finch threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns, and Yannick Harou rushed in two scores as the No. http://www.airmax90ireland.com/ . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Air Max 90 Ireland Sale . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. Wholesale Air Max 90 . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. Record-breaking North Melbourne midfielder Brent Harvey has officially announced his retirement from the AFL at the Kangaroos Syd Baker club champion dinner.The 38-year-old, who made his debut against Richmond in 1996, hangs up his boots after playing a AFL/VFL record 432 games for the club he helped to win the 1999 premiership.Harvey scored 518 goals and played in 24 finals matches during a stellar career that saw him named an All-Australian five times.On an emotional evening, in front of a crowd of more than 900 people, North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow also announced hell hand over tthe captaincy for the 2017 campaign.ddddddddddddThe 29-year-old was first appointed captain in 2012, leading North to three finals campaigns in his four seasons, including two preliminary-final appearances in 2014 and 2015.The Kangaroos have yet to appoint their new captain and leadership group for next year.The club also paid tribute to Drew Petrie, Michael Firrito and Nick Dal Santo, who along with Harvey, werent offered new contracts at the end of last season. ' ' '