Ian ConstantineHeighington to learn from the Best
April 29th 2008 04:59
If Chris Heighington wants to know what it takes to make it at the highest level, he need only look around at his VB Gold Country Origin team-mates this week.
Heighington, known at the Wests Tigers as ‘Mr Consistency’, will team up with an all-star Country back-row in former Test internationals Nathan Hindmarsh, Craig Fitzgibbon and Andrew Ryan.
The 26-year old is thrilled to be playing off the bench and alongside some of the game’s greats in the AAMI Country-City Origin clash at WIN Stadium on Friday night.
“It is a great honour making the Country team,” he said.
“Obviously with the great number of back-rowers in the team, it was good to be named on the bench.
“It will be unreal to work with Laurie Daley and all the senior players here, Andrew Ryan, Nathan Hindmarsh and Craig Fitzgibbon have all played for Australia so I am in good company.”
Heighington has been in career best form this year, topping the Wests Tigers’ hit-ups, tackle-breaks and running metres, and is second on their most tackles list.
“I put it down to getting the 80 minutes out,” he said.
“I have been getting more time on the field and I have been working more on my speed work and I think that has helped me a lot.
“There are probably five or six players here that have represented Australia, so it is a huge honour just to be in the team
“It is a very strong Country side.”
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Supporters who show their City v Country ticket at the entry gates of ANZ Stadium on Saturday, May 3, will be provided with free entry to the Wests Tigers v Brisbane Broncos match.
For all the latest information log onto www.nrl.com
Heighington, known at the Wests Tigers as ‘Mr Consistency’, will team up with an all-star Country back-row in former Test internationals Nathan Hindmarsh, Craig Fitzgibbon and Andrew Ryan.
A trademark hard tackle from Heighington
The 26-year old is thrilled to be playing off the bench and alongside some of the game’s greats in the AAMI Country-City Origin clash at WIN Stadium on Friday night.
“It is a great honour making the Country team,” he said.
“Obviously with the great number of back-rowers in the team, it was good to be named on the bench.
“It will be unreal to work with Laurie Daley and all the senior players here, Andrew Ryan, Nathan Hindmarsh and Craig Fitzgibbon have all played for Australia so I am in good company.”
Heighington has been in career best form this year, topping the Wests Tigers’ hit-ups, tackle-breaks and running metres, and is second on their most tackles list.
“I put it down to getting the 80 minutes out,” he said.
“I have been getting more time on the field and I have been working more on my speed work and I think that has helped me a lot.
“There are probably five or six players here that have represented Australia, so it is a huge honour just to be in the team
“It is a very strong Country side.”
Click Here for Ticket Information
Supporters who show their City v Country ticket at the entry gates of ANZ Stadium on Saturday, May 3, will be provided with free entry to the Wests Tigers v Brisbane Broncos match.
For all the latest information log onto www.nrl.com
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