Van Blerk In

LG Socceroo Coach FRANK FARINA has added Jason van Blerk to his Squad, for the upcoming 3 match series against PARAGUAY, beginning June 9.

LG Socceroo Coach FRANK FARINA has added Jason van Blerk to his Squad, for the upcoming 3 match series against PARAGUAY, beginning June 9.

The inclusion of van Blerk, who recently made his comeback to the senior National Team in games in Chile and the Czech Republic, will compensate for players unable to immediately join the Squad, due to NSL Finals commitments or otherwise.

Earlier this week, LG Under-23 and South Melbourne defender CON BLATSIS was forced to withdraw from the Australian Squad, due to a calf injury.

The Australian team goes into camp this Sunday, with the first open training session to be held Monday morning.

The three-matches are set down for June 9 (Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney), June 12 (The Gabba, Brisbane), and June 15 (Colonial Stadium, Melbourne).

Immediately following this Series, Farina will announce a 20-man squad for the Oceania Cup, which doubles as the Confederations Cup Qualifier, in Tahiti, beginning June 20.