TAMWORTH'S Paddy Ryan is one of three changes for the NSW Country Eagles for their Buildcorp National Rugby Championship clash with the UC Vikings.
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Appointed the Eagles skipper this year, Ryan and Tom Robertson come in to partner Round 1 man of the match Tolu Latu to form an all Waratah front row.
Sevens star Sam Figg also makes his starting debut at blindside flanker after an impressive showing off the bench in the Eagles first round win over defending champions Brisbane City.
Eagles head coach Darren Coleman has stuck with the same backline that showed immense potential at Sydney University last Saturday with Glen Innes product, and first round tryscorer, Alex Newsome retaining his spot on the bench, while Gunnedah's Angus Roberts will come off the bench.
The Vikings are coming off an impressive 58-20 win over Queensland Country, and will welcome back five Wallabies including Quirindi's Sam Carter to their starting side for the Father's Day fixture at Viking Park.