Australian Country Homes

FIELDS OF OPPORTUNITY

A good rugby player is up for a challenge, quick on his feet and able to make the most of the opportunities that come his way. Western Queensland sheep farmer Andrew King has played a bit of rugby in his day and even represented his state for several years in the late 80s. He took these lessons from the field into the paddock when he and his wife, Maree, took

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