Redbacks arrive tomorrow

The Southern Redbacks arrive in Perth tomorrow to prepare for Saturday's Mercantile Mutual Cup semi-final against the Western Warriors at the WACA.

A 13-man Redbacks squad will make the trip, including fast-bowler Jason Gillespie who hasn't played since breaking his leg and wrist in Sri Lanka last September. A Western Warriors side will be announced following training tonight.

Winners of Saturday's semi progress to the February 27 Mercantile Mutual Cup final, along with victors of Sunday's showdown between Qld and NSW at Border Field.

Southern Redbacks squad: Darren Lehmann (captain, MMC#10), Greg Blewett (vice-captain, 9), Chris Davies (28), David Fitzgerald (15), Jason Gillespie (25), Mark Harrity (2), Ben Johnson (8), Graham Manou (24), Mike Smith (27), Brett Swain (33), Jeff Vaughan (17), Paul Wilson (16), Bradley Young (26). Greg Chappell (State Manager of Cricket), Julie Knight (physiotherapist), Rex Sellers (team manager).

Match details: Umpires: Simon Taufel (NSW), Peter Parker (Qld), Randolph Woolridge (WA, third umpire), Ric Evans (match referee). Hours of play: 10.30am-2pm, 2.45pm-6.15pm. Tickets at gate (adults $8, conc. and kids $4, family $16).