SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs)
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It's not getting much attention in the sportsmedia in this part of the world, but there's a South Amercian 4 Nations being played at the moment. The venue is Estadio Charrúa in Montevideo (Uruguay). Strict Covid-19 measures have been taken before the tournament to ensure the health of the players and staff, and the tests are played without a crowd.
The four nations teams are Argentina XV, Chile XV, Uruguay and Brazil, and it's Chile that has been the surprise of the first two rounds of the tournament. Having lost by only one point to Argentina, they beat Uruguay with the same points difference.
Results of round 1 and 2:
Argentina XV 25 - 24 Chile XV
Uruguay 25 - 17 Brazil
Argentina XV 40 - 15 Brazil
Uruguay 21 - 22 Chile XVRound 3 (early Monday morning NZT): Chile XV v Brazil and Argentina XV v Uruguay.
While Argentina tops the table, both Chile and Uruguay can still win the tournament if they both win their last game. Picking up a bonus point will then determine who finishes on top.
Articles about this tournament in English can be found via this link: http://www.americasrugbynews.com/tag/south-american-4-nations.
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@mikey07 Yeah, Argentina's second XV plays in this South American 4 Nations and has been playing international tournaments for years. There's no reason why our national 2nd XV, the All Blacks XV as they are called now, can't participate in official, international tournaments as well. I wouldn't have a problem with the Maori All Blacks playing the Pacific Nations Cup again, either. Japan dominated the last edition of the PNC, with only the USA able to offer them enough opposition; the All Blacks XV could do the same.
I'd love to watch it. Maybe something they should organise for the July international window (or whenever it is in the changed COVID calendar for 2021), so that European clubs are forced to release players.
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@ARHS I saw early questions about the number of replacements on social media and apparently they have the normal number of replacements (8) during the games and the other ones - as I understand it - can only be used to make changes to the 23 before the games. Maybe it's some kind of Covid measure?
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@Stargazer Interesting. The match reports suggest something different. I did wonder if World Rugby had granted dispensation for extra replacements due to lack of matchplay and match conditioning for players. i.e. as a health and safety measure. Makes it tricky for statisticians....
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The emblem looks very similar to the one used by the Waratahs one but from memory of my time in Samoa fifteen or so years back it bears a very strong resemblance to the beautiful Teuila (pronounced tay o wheeler if my memory can be relied upon) flower. I really wanted to bring one back to NZ with me but obviously couldn't due to MAF restrictions.
What is the Samoan national flower? What is its significance?
Answer (1 of 3): Without a doubt, the Teuila (te-oo-wee-lah). As Betsy stated, in English it’s called Red Ginger. I’ve never used it’s English name since I’ve only known it as Teuila. It’s significance in Samoan culture? It’s color is it’s most significant aspect. The teuila is an incredibly vi...
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Manu Samoa have announced their squad for the upcoming matches against the Maori All Blacks and Tonga.
Ah See Tuala - Northampton Saints, England
AJ Alatimu - Seattle Seawolves, USA
Aki Seiuli — Glasgow, Scotland *
Alamanda Motuga — Counties, New Zealand
Albert Anae — Melbourne Rebels, Australia *
Auvasa Falealii — Papatoetoe, New Zealand
Ben Nee Nee — Kamaisihi, Japan
D'Angelo Leuila — Fraser Tech, New Zealand
Dwayne Polataivao — Pakuranga, New Zealand
Elisapeta Alofipo — Tama Uli Salelologa, Samoa *
Henry Stowers — Brumbies, Australia
Henry Taefu — Western Force, Australia
Jack Lam - NEC Green Rockets, Japan
Joe Perez — Laulii Lions, Samoa *
John Vaili — Aana Chiefs, Samoa
JP Sauni — Associates, Australia *
Kalolo Tuiloma — Counties, New Zealand *
Losi Filipo — Bay of Plenty, New Zealand *
Michael Alaalatoa — Crusaders, New Zealand- CAPTAIN
Neria Fomai — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand *
Olajuwon Noa — Hunter Wildfires, Australia *
Ray Niuia — Blues, New Zealand
Rodney Yona — Brumbies, Australia
Sam Slade — Counties, New Zealand *
Seilala Lam — Perpingnan, France
Stacey Ili — Melbourne Rebels, Australia
Teofilo Paulo — Avalon, New Zealand
Theodore McFarland — Moamoa Roosters, Samoa *
Tietie Tuimauga — Manawatu, New Zealand *
TJ loane — Glasgow, ScotlandTomasi Alosio — Hutt Old Boys Marist, New Zealand *
- Indicates non-capped players
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@daffy-jaffy If they are playing the ABs then expect a margin in excess of 100 points if that is the squad they are going with.
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@arhs Yeah, I think the squad isn't too bad, under the circumstances (I assume there are Top 14 and other players stuck in Europe, who can't make themselves available). I don't know most of the sevens players, but know that Fomai has played for Samoa at a few legs of the World Series. Several players in the squad with SR experience. The Māori All Blacks should be able to beat them, but I expect it to be an entertaining game.
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Pumas squad for the July tests v Wales on 10 and 17 July 2021 in Cardiff (and a third, yet to be confirmed test in Europe):
1 Alemanno, Matías - Gloucester (England) - Second Row
2 Bertranou, Gonzalo - Newport Dragons (Wales) - Scrumhalf
3 Boffelli, Emiliano - Racing 92 (France) - Fullback
4 Bosch, Facundo - Stade Rochelais (France) - Hooker
5 Bruni, Rodrigo - Rugby Club Vannes (France) - Third Row
6 Carreras, Santiago - Gloucester (England) - Fullback
7 Chocobares, Santiago - Stade Toulousain (France) - Center
8 Cordero, Santiago - Union Bordeaux Bègles (France) - Wing / Fullback
9 Cubelli, Tomás - Western Force (Australia) - Scrumhalf
10 De la Fuente, Jerónimo - Perpignan (France) - Center
11 Delguy, Bautista - Union Bordeaux Bègles (France) - Wing
12 Ezcurra, Felipe - Jaguares XV (Argentina) - Scrumhalf
13 Gigena, Facundo - London Irish (England) - Front Row
14 Gorrissen, Francisco - Jaguares XV (Argentina) - Third Row
15 Gómez Kodela, Francisco - Lyon Olympique (France) - Front Row
16 Imhoff, Juan - Racing 92 (France) - Wing
17 Isa, Facundo - Rugby Club Toulonnais (France) - Third Row
18 Kremer, Marcos - Stade Français Paris (France) - Third Row
19 Lavanini, Tomás - Leicester Tigers (England) - Second Row
20 Lezana, Tomás - Western Force (Australia) - Third Row
21 Matera, Pablo - Stade Français Paris (France) - Third Row
22 Medrano, Santiago - Western Force (Australia) - Front Row
23 Miotti, Sunday - Western Force (Australia) - Fly Half
24 Montoya, Julian (C) - Leicester Tigers (England) - Hooker
25 Moroni, Matías - Leicester Tigers (England) - Center
26 Orlando, Matías - Newcastle Falcons - Center
27 Petti, Guido - Union Bordeaux Bègles (France) - Second Row
28 Pieretto, Enrique - Glasgow Warriors (Scotland) - Front Row
29 Sánchez, Nicolás - Stade Français Paris (France) - Fly Half
30 Socino, Santiago - Gloucester (England) - Hooker
31 Tetaz Chaparro, Nahuel - Bristol Bears (England) - Front Row
32 Wegrzyn, Federico * - Jaguares XV (Argentina) - Front Row
*Without official caps
https://lospumas.com.ar/2021/05/28/plantel-confirmado-para-la-ventana-de-julio/
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Rugby Australia and the French Rugby Federation (FFR) will hold urgent talks this week to ensure the three-match Test series in July goes ahead after a French media outlet revealed the tour could be cancelled. An article in Midi Olympique reported concerns of the FFR and the French national side about the demands of the July series. France are due to play three tests in Australia and have agreed to do two weeks of managed quarantine, which will allow them to train. But the extent of the restrictions and the associated costs appeared to take French rugby officials by surprise when they were relayed last week. -
@stargazer Fiji and Samoa B starting to look an OK option.....
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@machpants Yeah, the Wallabies may be looking to play the Cook Islands if France cancels their tour to Oz.
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@stargazer said in SH International Rugby (other than TRC, ABs):
@machpants Yeah, the Wallabies may be looking to play the Cook Islands if France cancels their tour to Oz.
Well if some Ozzie posters on here are to be believed, comps are only good when Ozzie teams win so maybe a 3 match probables vs possibles series?
