Posted: Tuesday, 7th November, 2006 : 8:58 PM - - 7,693 Reads

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	Lachie Columb in action during Sunday’s International Motorcross at Taupo. Photo: Andy McGechan

"I haven’t got any strength in it at all. so I’m out." a disappointed Scott Columb said.

With no time to spare and the start of the ISDE less than a week away. NZ team manager Shaun Stanbridge and fellow selectors have already found a replacement in Lachlan Columb. Scott’s older brother. from the reserve rider list.

Known as Lachie. Columb is an experienced rider who has ridden in Trials. Motocross and Enduro. He placed tenth in the 500cc class at this year’s SsangYong NZ Motocross champs. and has earned two Silver Medals (2001. 2005). and this year a Gold Medal. at the Australian Four Day Enduro. Lachie Columb will ride a Timaru Honda CR250R for the Maxxis ISDE.

The 25 year old is happy to make the Trophy Team. "It’s a great honour to represent my country and to make my parents proud." Lachie Columb said. who has represented Otago in age group rugby. "I grew up playing rugby. My goal was to be an All Black - Scotty’s goal was to be a professional motocross rider!"

Strict competition restrictions require any late replacement Trophy Team riders come from one of the three-rider club teams already entered for the event. But even that comes at a price. with Lachlan Column’s Rodney 2 Honda-mounted team penalised two hours for each of the six days for only having two riders.

The 2006 ISDE will be held around Kinleith forest and in Taupo from November 14 – 19. Parc Ferme is at the Taupo Motorsport Park where all 31 countries will be based. Each nation’s best six rider squad is named the Trophy Team.

New Zealand Trophy Team; Darryll King (Hamilton). Shayne King (New Plymouth). Cameron Negus (Rotorua). Chris Birch (Waimauku). Paul Whibley (Pahiatua) and Lachlan Columb (Queenstown).

New Zealand Junior Trophy Team (under 23); Jason Davis (Whangamata). Karl Power (Hamilton). Adrian Smith (Thames) and Michael Phillips (Rotorua).

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