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Carter named by Canterbury

June 30 2009

Canterbury have included the returning Daniel Carter alongside several new faces in their 2009 Air New Zealand Cup squad as they look to defend their tournament crown.

The newcomers named by boss Rob Penney include wings Tu Umaga-Marshall and Chris Small, number eight Ash Parker, half-back Willie Heinz, hooker Will Catherwood, flank Matt Todd, lock Luke Romano, props Andrew Olorenshaw and Rodney Ah You and full-back Sam Monaghan.

"We are really pleased with the quality of players we have in the squad. There is a good mix of young guys and more experienced players. We are sure that they will turn their talent into good performances on the training and playing fields," Penney said, who led to his side to the trophy last season.

"Tabai and I are looking forward to working with them more closely as we start the defence of our Air New Zealand Cup title in earnest."

Canterbury have scheduled two pre-season fixtures against Southland in Invercargill on July 17 and against Wellington at the Westpac Stadium the following Friday.

2009 Canterbury ANZ Cup squad: Andrew Olorenshaw, Rodney Ah You, Peter Borlase, Owen Franks, Wyatt Crockett, Corey Flynn, Ti'i Paulo, Will Catherwood, Luke Romano, James Broadhurst, Sam Whitelock, Isaac Ross, Brad Thorn, Matt Todd, Michael Paterson, Kieran Read, George Whitelock, Richie McCaw, Ash Parker, Nasi Manu, Willie Heinz, Tyson Keats, Andy Ellis, Dan Carter, Colin Slade, Stephen Brett, Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, Adam Whitelock, Casey Laulala, Chris Small, Sean Maitland, Tu Umaga-Marshall, James Paterson, Sam Monaghan.