Western Warriors begin Sheffield Shield defence.

The Western Warriors Sheffield Shield defence begins at the WACA Ground this Friday, October 15, 1999 when they play their first match of season 1999-2000 against the Victorian Bushrangers.

The back-to-back Sheffield Shield champions have named Brendon Julian captain in the absence of regular skipper Tom Moody and vice-captain Adam Gilchrist, who will both be on their way to Zimbabwe for one-day internationals.

Twenty-year-old left handed batsman Marcus North, from Bayswater-Morley, has been named to make his first-class debut for WA, along with Victorian fast-bowling recruit Brad Williams.

Western Warriors squad Brendon Julian (captain), Jo Angel, Rob Baker, Ryan Campbell, Sean Cary, Michael Dighton, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Marcus North, Brad Oldroyd, Chris Rogers, Brad Williams.

Western Warriors training

4.45pm Monday, October 11: WACA Ground meeting

4.45pm Wednesday, October 13: WACA Ground nets

4.45pm Thursday, October 14: WACA Ground nets

Victorian Bushrangers squad Paul Reiffel (captain), Jason Arnberger, Jason Bakker, Darren Berry, Jon Davison, Matthew Elliott, Laurie Harper, Ian Harvey, Brad Hodge, Matthew Inness, Matthew Mott, David Saker.

Victorian Bushrangers details

Training 3pm Wednesday, October 13: WACA Ground

Training 10.30am Thursday, October 14: WACA Ground