Symonds named U19 Queensland coach

Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds has been named as Queensland's Under 19 co-coach ahead of the national titles in Adelaide.

In his first official coaching gig, Symonds will share the reins with ex-Queensland and Australian Country mentor Vic Williams for the Under 19s tournament to be held from January 12-22.

Williams said the Townsville-based Symonds would link with the recently named squad before they flew out to Adelaide.

"Many of these young blokes are at the stage where they are getting ready to take the next steps into Premier Grade cricket and possible state squads so Roy will have plenty to teach them about that," said Williams, also Queensland's high performance coaching co-ordinator.

"When he was playing, he was renowned for his game sense and ability to read the play and make whatever adjustments he needed to be successful, so he will be good to go away with this group."

The Queensland squad features Australian Under 19 selections Tom Healy - son of former Test `keeper Ian - as well as Matthew Kuhnemann and Matthew Renshaw, who is also a Bulls rookie contracted player.