2016 End-of-year internationals

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The crowd really seems to enjoy the game, despite their team being smashed. Jumping up and down will also help to stay warm.

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Nanai one of the best players on the field.

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Try Mo'unga. It's 45-0 to the Barbarians after the conversion.

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A try to Matt Faddes (his second) makes it 50-0

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The Baabaas bench players are finally getting ready to come on. They're only getting 10-12 minutes on the field.

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Then a try to Schalk van der Merwe. It's 64-0.

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The Czech commentators can't stop talking about Ben Franks, who is now on the field. No idea what they are saying of course, my czech is a bit rusty.

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Nanai scores again. It's 71-0 with 3 minutes to go.

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Game is over (71-0). It looks like Franks was the only player coming off the bench. Rest of the reserves not used.

Not the best of games to watch, but the crowd seemed to love it and was very noisy. I understand from the interview with Man of the Match Nanai (only 2 interviews were in English) that this was the first rugby game on Czech television, but I may have misunderstood that. All the Czech players are semi-pro, so no surprise that they lost this way, but it must have been a great experience to them playing against all these Super Rugby players and some Tier 1 internationals. They were very competitive.

I loved how both teams made round through the stadium to thank the crowd, which didn't seem to want to leave at all and gave the teams a standing ovation.

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Māori All Blacks squad to play Munster:

http://files.allblacks.com/NZRU_Media_Releases/2016/101116_MR_MABS_team_to_play_Munster.html

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Tongan 'Ikale Tahi Team to play Spain

1 Tevita Mailau
2 Paula Ngauamo
3 Siua Halanukonuka
4 Steve Mafi
5 Joe Tuineau
6 Dan Faleafa
7 Jack Ram
8 Tevita Koloamatangi
9 Sonatane Takulua
10 Kali Hala
11 Fetu'u Vainikolo
12 Latiume Fosita
13 Siale Piutau (c)
14 Nafi Tuitavake
15 David Halaifonua
16 Elvis Taione
17 Sione Lea
18 Paea Fa'anunu
19 Valentino Mapapalangi
20 Kotoni Ale
21 Thomas Palu
22 Tevita Taufui
23 Fetuli Paea

Tonga Rugby Union

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England team to play South Africa:

1 Mako Vunipola, 2. Dylan Hartley, 3 Dan Cole, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 Courtney Lawes, 6 Chris Robshaw, 7 Tom Wood, 8 Billy Vunipola, 9 Ben Youngs; 10 George Ford, 11 Jonny May, 12 Owen Farrell, 13 Elliot Daly, 14 Marland Yarde, 15. Mike Brown,

Reserves: 16 Jamie George, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Dave Attwood, 20 Nathan Hughes, 21 Danny Care, 22 Ben Te'o, 23 Jonathan Joseph

http://www.englandrugby.com/news/england-name-team-face-south-africa/

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SA need to pull finger on this one. England are brimming with confidence under Eddies training and will be strong.
I know SA aren't that strong at present but could still drag England into trench warfare I reckon.

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Welsh team to play Argentina:

http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/news/37527.php#.WCRpV2p96Uk

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Howley is beginning to get it by dropping Roberts.

But why the fuck is Anscombe there instead of Sam Davies?

Anscombe isn't the second best outside half for the Blues (Shingler, Morgan) let alone Wales.

Not happy.

Argies by 7-10

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Springboks team to face England:

1. Tendai Mtawarira (Sharks), 84 caps
2. Adriaan Strauss (captain) (Bulls), 63 caps
3. Vincent Koch (Saracens, England), 7 caps
4. Eben Etzebeth (Western Province), 53 caps
5. Lood de Jager (Bulls), 25 caps
6. Willem Alberts (Stade Francais, France), 41 caps
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit (Western Province), 17 caps
8. Warren Whiteley (Docomo Red Hurricanes, Japan), 12 caps
9. Rudy Paige (Bulls), 5 caps
10. Patrick Lambie (vice-captain) (Sharks), 53 caps
11. JP Pietersen (Leicester Tigers (England)), 69 caps
12. Damian de Allende Western Province), 20 caps, 13. Francois Venter (Cheetahs), uncapped
13. Ruan Combrinck (Lions), 4 caps
14. Willie le Roux (Canon Eagles (Japan)), 39 caps

Reserves:
16. Bongi Mbonambi (Western Province), 3 caps
17. Steven Kitshoff (Bordeaux, France)), 7 caps
18. Lourens Adriaanse (Sharks), 4 caps
19. Franco Mostert (Ricoh Black Rams, Japan)), 4 caps
20. Nizaam Carr (Western Province), 2 caps
21. Faf de Klerk (Lions), 8 caps
22. Johan Goosen (Racing 92, France), 10 caps
23. Lionel Mapoe (Kubota Spears, Japan), 9 caps

Oops! | SA Rugby

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Brave, prood, mighty Scots teamed names to avenge last years travesty against Australia.....

Decent back three, looks like 200 year old winger Sean Lamont has finally been put out to pasture, the Grays are good locks and tellingly they have the audacity to drop a kilted kiwi to the bench, John "never been to Scotland but landed in the country and represented them a few days later" Hardie.

If that's not a sure sign they're gonna win I don't know what is.

Scotland by 25+

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Barbarians squad to play Fiji:

1.Reggie Goodes; 2. Akker van der Merwe; 3. Ben Franks; 4. Michael Fatialofa; 5. Sam Carter; 6. Brad Shields; 7. Jordan Taufua; 8. Luke Whitelock
9.Andy Ellis; 10. Robert du Preez; 11. Taqele Naiyaravoro; 12. Richard Buckman; 13. Tommy Bowe; 14. Matt Faddes; 15. Melani Nanai

Reserves:
16.Andrew Ready; 17. Paddy Ryan; 18. Toby Smith; 19. Martin Muller; 20. Ruan Ackermann; 21. Ruan Pienaar; 22. Richie Mo'unga; 23. Luke Morahan

totallyadmin  /  Nov 9, 2016

Tommy Bowe to make Barbarians debut against Fiji in Belfast - Barbarians

TOMMY Bowe will make his debut for the Barbarians in his home town of Belfast. The Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions great is in the starting line-up facing Fiji at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday, November 11 (7.30pm). The Barbarians have also drafted double World Cup winner Ben Franks into...

Fiji

1.Campese Ma’afu (Northampton Saints, Eng), 2. Jale Sassen (Suva), 3. Manasa Saulo (Rc Toulon, Fra), 4. Api Ratuniyarawa (Su Agen, Fra), 5. Dominiko Waqaniburotu (Ca Brive, Fra), 6. Naulia Dawai (Connacht, Irl), 7. Mosese Voka (Suva), 8. Akapusi Qera (c) (Montpellier Hr, Fra)
9.Serupepeli Vularika (Suva), 10. Ben Volavola (Canterbury, Nzl), 11. Nemani Nadolo (Montpellier Hr, Fra), 12. Albert Vulivuli (Racing 92, Fra), 13. Asaeli Tikoirotuma (London Irish, Eng), 14. Waisea Nayacalevu (Stade Français, Fra), 15. Benito Masilevu (Ca Brive, Fra)

Reserves:
16.Joeli Veitayaki (Police), 17. Sunia Koto (As Macon, Fra), 18. Lee Roy Atalifo (Canterbury, Nzl), 19. Nemia Soqeta (Biarritz Olympique, Fra), 20. Eremasi Radrodro (Nadroga), 21. Nemia Kenatale (Glasgow Warriors, Sco), 22. Metuisela Talebula (Bordeaux Bègles, Fra), 23. Vatemo Ravouvou (Wester Sydney Rams, Aus)