September 2011
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“You will never find a more physical day in this tournament.”
(Peter de...”
– De Villiers admits Samoa took Boks by surprise
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“It’s obviously in the back of the mind, as games like that are when you...”
– Wales prop Gethin Jenkins reflecting on the 38-34 loss to Fiji in Nantes @ RWC2007.
“We aren’t just a one-trick pony and we aren’t just a scrummaging...”
– Mallett aims to delay farewell
“The changing room (of Italy after Six Nations’ Italy-Ireland 13-11) was...”
– Official RWC 2011 Site - Mallett aims to delay farewell
Then victory came against France …
“The Italian squad contains 15 of the players that featured in the match-day 22...”
– Official RWC 2011 Site - Mallett aims to delay farewell
… and that should be enough …
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Samoa 5 - 13 South Africa
Pool D
First Half: 0-13
South Africa: Try: Habana Con: M Steyn Pens: F Steyn, M Steyn
Samoa: Try: Stowers
Red card: Paul Williams, 67 mins (Samoa, punching) Yellow card: John Smit, 70 mins (SA, killing the ball)
Samoa: 15 Paul Williams, 14 David Lemi, 13 Seilala Mapusua, 12 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, 11 Alesana Tuilagi, 10 Tusi Pisi, 9 Kahn Fotuali’i, 8 George Stowers, 7 Maurie...
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“Ho già ringraziato i giocatori per tutto quello che han fatto in queste quattro...”
– Nick Mallett, C.T. (via winchy)
Wales make seven changes for Fiji grudge clash →
Not considered because of injuries were winger Shane Williams (thigh), fullback James Hook (shoulder) and flanker Dan Lydiate (ankle). Rhys Priestland has regained the No. 10 jersey and will reunite with Mike Phillips in the halves. Stephen Jones was in the reserves. Also retained from the Namibia game were centre Scott Williams, who scored three tries, prop Gethin Jenkins, flanker Ryan Jones, and...
Fiji shuffle and name Talei captain for Wales →
Italy bring back Andrea Masi for Ireland decider →
Luke McLean shifts to the bench, Mauro Bergamasco gains a flanker spot replacing Robert Barbieri.
Italy:
Andrea Masi, Tommaso Benvenuti, Gonzalo Canale, Gonzalo Garcia, Mirco Bergamasco, Luciano Orquera, Fabio Semenzato; Sergio Parisse (captain), Mauro Bergamasco, Alessandro Zanni, Cornelius van Zyl, Quintin Geldenhuys, Martin Castrogiovanni, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Salvatore Perugini.
Reserves:...
O'Gara gets the nod for Ireland clash with Italy →
Ireland have named Ronan O’Gara and Conor Murray to start in Sunday’s crucial 2011 Rugby World Cup match against Italy.
Ireland:
Rob Kearney, Tommy Bowe, Brian O’Driscoll (captain), Gordon D’Arcy, Keith Earls, Ronan O’Gara, Conor Murray; Jamie Heaslip, Sean O’Brien, Stephen Ferris, Paul O’Connell, Donncha O’Callaghan, Mike Ross, Rory Best, Cian...
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Muliaina and Read returns for All Blacks
New Zealand have opted to rotate their options for their Rugby World Cup pool clash with Canada in Wellington on Sunday.
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina; Israel Dagg, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Zac Guildford; Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, Owen Franks, Samuel Whitelock, Ali Williams, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Kieran Read
Replacements: Keven Mealamu, Ben...
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ruggerbits:
Jennings wary of Azzurri threat: Ireland flanker Shane Jennings admits his side’s last-gasp RBS 6 Nations victor… http://t.co/DNf9U9d4
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Paul Ackford still gets palpitations remembering... →
Auld enemies…
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Trio return for England →
England have made three changes for their Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.
Delon Armitage will start on the left wing for in the place of Mark Cueto in the major change to the side that swept Romania aside 67-3 last weekend which was sparked by a quick-fire hat-trick from Cueto on his comeback from injury. Matt Stevens starts at loose-head prop following...
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Russia have named their squad to face the... →
Tonga coach Isitolo Maka names strong side for... →
England suspend two Rugby World Cup coaches →
The two admitted swapping different balls for conversions by kicker Jonny Wilkinson than the one used to score the tries, which is against rugby rules, during England’s 67-3 win at Stadium Otago. They had been warned twice by referee Romain Poite.
Kicking coach Dave Alred and strength and conditioning staffer Paul Stridgeon were reprimanded and barred from Auckland’s Eden Park...
Kellock returns as Scotland change six for England... →
Kellock takes over at lock from Jim Hamilton. Euan Murray, who missed Sunday’s 13-12 loss to Argentina due to his religious beliefs, is back at prop and Richie Vernon replaces Kelly Brown at No.8.
Mike Blair gets the start at scrum-half in place of Rory Lawson, Simon Danielli comes in on the wing, with Sean Lamont moving inside to replace Graeme Morrison at centre where he will partner...
“Australia: James O’Connor; Radike Samo, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Berrick Barnes, Drew...”
– Australia name Radike Samo on the wing for Russia
On the wing??!!??
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Edinburgh Rugby go double Dutch with Sep Visser...
Edinburgh Rugby went double Dutch today with the signing of Sep Visser, the brother of the club’s try-machine, Tim, on a training contract. Sep first signalled his intent to team up with his brother when he moved from English National 1 club Tynedale to Premier 1 side Boroughmuir, combining his club training with a pre-season at Edinburgh Rugby and making an appearance in the club’s win over Sale...
“Scotland’s Nick De Luca admits it would be a “bonus” if a...”
– BBC Sport
Shane Williams in line for Fiji but not Hook &... →
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Rugby World Cup 2011: Mark Cueto loses place to... →
Courtney Lawes, the Northampton lock, is also set to return to the second row after serving his two-match ban. Tom Palmer will drop to the bench.
The Saracens prop, Matt Stevens, has also recovered fully to return at loosehead prop in place of Alex Corbisiero.
Jonny Wilkinson will retain the fly-half position, while James Haskell, England’s outstanding forward of the tournament so far, is set...
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Georgia 25 - 9 Romania
Pool D @ Palmerston North
First Half: 12-6
Georgia: Try: Gorgodze Con: Kvirikashvili Pens: Kvirikashvili 5, Urjukashvili
Romania: Pens: Dumbrava 2, Vlaicu
Georgia: 15 Lasha Khmaladze, 14 Revaz Gigauri, 13 David Kacharava, 12 Tedo Zibzibadze, 11 Alexander Todua, 10 Merab Kvirikashvili, 9 Irakli Abuseridze (c), 8 Dimitri Basilaia, 7 Mamuka Gorgodze, 6 Giorgi Chkhaidze, 5 Vakhtang Maisuradze,...
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Starts for Lemi and Fuimaono-Sapolu →
Samoa head coach Titimaea Tafua has announced his team to play their final Pool D match against South Africa at North Harbour Stadium on Friday.
Samoa:
15 Paul Williams, 14 David Lemi, 13 Seilala Mapusua, 12 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, 11 Alesana Tuilagi, 10 Tusi Pisi, 9 Kahn Fotuali’i, 8 George Stowers, 7 Maurie Faasavalu, 6 Taiasina Tuifua, 5 Kane Thompson, 4 Daniel Leo, 3 Census Johnston, 2...
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Tuilagi dismisses Super Rugby link →
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