2016 End-of-year internationals

[Hooroo]

@ACT-Crusader Stop being a pikey and get yourself an Avatar, would ya?

[Stargazer]

Fiji EOY squad:

Campese Ma’afu, Peni Ravai, Joeli Veitayaki, Tuapati Talemaitoga, Jale Sassen, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Leeroy Atalifo, Mesake Doge, Leone Nakarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Nemia Soqeta, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Naulia Dawai, Mosese Voka, Akapusi Qera ©, Eremasi Radrodro, Nikola Matawalu, Serupepeli Vularika, Nemia Kenatale, Ben Volavola, Vatemo Ravouvou, Albert Vulivuli, Waisea Nayacalevu, Vereniki Goneva, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Nemani Nadolo, Josua Tuisova, Kini Murimurivalu

Players on standby:
Savenaca Tabakanalagi, Malakai Ravulo, Henry Seniloli, Seremaia Burotu, Benito Masilevu, Metuisela Talebula, Peceli Yato.

Players not considered due to injury:
Tevita Cavubati, Levani Botia, Patrick Osborne, Alifereti Raka.

Pate Ratulevu  /  Oct 13, 2016  /  Latest News

Vodafone Flying Fijians Named for November Tour

The Fiji Rugby Union has today released the names of a strong Vodafone Flying Fijians team for the 2016 Europe Tour in November. The team consists of both local and overseas based players and sees the inclusion of Olympic Gold Medallists, Josua Tuisova, Leone Nakarawa and Vatemo Ravouvou. Also in

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Tonga ‘Ikale Tahi EOY squad:

1. Tevita Mailau – Perpignan - Prop
2. Ben Tameifuna – Racing Metro - Prop
3. Sila Puafisi – Glasgow Warriors - Prop
4. Siua Halanukonuka – Otago Highlanders - Prop
5. Sona Taumalolo – Grenoble – Prop
6. Paula Ngauamo – Mont De Marsan - Hooker
7. Elvis Taione – Exeter Chiefs - Hooker
8. Sione Lea – Taranaki – Hooker/Prop
9. Joe Tuineau – Dax – Lock
10. Steve Mafi – Castres – Lock
11. Albert Harision Manu Tuilatai Laufilitonga Kakau Mataele – Lock
12. Vainanuma Manu – Marist ‘Apifo’ou - Lock
13. Jack Ram – Auckland Blues - Loose Forward
14. Tevita Koloamatangi - Waikato Chiefs - Loose Forward/Lock
15. Dan Faleafa – Sc Albi – Loose Forward/Lock
16. Valentino Mapapalangi – Manawatu Turbos-Loose Forward/Lock
17. Bill Fukofuka - Loose Forward-Southland
18. Sione Lolohea - Number Eight/Hooker-Sila Pelu Ua
19. Sonatane Takulua – Newcastle Falcons – Halfback
20. Thomas Palu – Wellington Lions – Halfback
21. Sosefo Ma’ake – Havelu Bulldogs - Halfback
22. Latiume Fosita – Auckland – Inside Back
23. Kali Hala – Counties – Inside Back
24. Siale Piutau - Yamaha – Inside Back – (Captain)
25. Tevita Taufui – Waikato – Outside Back
26. Fetuu Vainikolo – Oyonnax – Outside Back
27. Cooper Vuna – Oyonnax – Outside Back
28. Nafi Tuitavake – Northampton Saints – Outside Back
29. Telusa Veainu – Leicester Tigers-Outside Back
30. Fetuli Paea – Sila Pelu Ua-Outside Back

Tonga Rugby Union

[MajorRage]

@Stargazer Hasn't Cooper Vuna played for Aussie?

[ACT Crusader]

@MajorRage said in 2016 End-of-year internationals:

@Stargazer Hasn't Cooper Vuna played for Aussie?

He sure did.

Played for Tonga in league

[Duluth]

@MajorRage

He used that one off Olympics rule to switch countries. He played a qualification tournament for Rio

I guess Nafi Tuitavake did the same. He's played 7's for NZ years ago

[Stargazer]

The Springbok squad for the Barbarians match is:

Lourens Adriaanse, Prop, Cell C Sharks, 4 Test caps
Thomas du Toit, Prop, Cell C Sharks, 0 Test caps
Lizo Gqoboka, Prop, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps
Tendai Mtawarira, Prop, Cell C Sharks, 84 Test caps
Trevor Nyakane, Prop, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 26 Test caps

Malcolm Marx, Hooker, Xerox Golden Lions, 1 Test cap
Bongi Mbonambi, Hooker, DHL Western Province, 3 Test caps
Adriaan Strauss (captain), Hooker, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 63 Test caps

Lood de Jager, Lock, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 25 Test caps
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Lock, DHL Western Province, 17 Test caps
Eben Etzebeth, Lock, DHL Western Province, 53 Test caps
RG Snyman, Lock, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps

Nizaam Carr, Flank / No 8, DHL Western Province, 2 Test caps
Uzair Cassiem, Flank, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 0 Test caps
Jean-Luc du Preez, Flank, Cell C Sharks, 0 Test caps
Oupa Mohoje, Flank, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 14 Test caps
Roelof Smit, Flank, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps

Faf de Klerk, Scrumhalf, Xerox Golden Lions, 8 Test caps
Rudy Paige, Scrumhalf, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 5 Test caps
Piet van Zyl, Scrumhalf, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 2 Test caps

Pat Lambie, Flyhalf / Fullback, Cell C Sharks, 53 Test caps
Tian Schoeman, Flyhalf, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps

Damian de Allende, Centre, DHL Western Province, 20 Test caps
Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Centre, Xerox Golden Lions, 0 Test caps
Jesse Kriel, Centre / Fullback, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 17 Test caps
Francois Venter, Centre, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 0 Test caps

Ruan Combrinck, Wing, Xerox Golden Lions, 4 Test caps
Sergeal Petersen, Wing, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 0 Test caps
Jamba Ulengo, Wing, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps

Cheslin Kolbe, Fullback / Wing, DHL Western Province, 0 Test caps

The squad for the Barbarians consists of 12 uncapped players. Because this match is being played outside the international window, only South African based players could be selected.

However, the Boks have been dealt a number of injury blows with experienced players Francois Hougaard, Juan de Jongh, Francois Louw and Julian Redelinghuys, all of whom featured during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, ruled out.

As a result, flankers Smit and Du Preez, Petersen (wing) and Venter (centre) will remain with the Springbok squad for the remainder of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, while the rest of the uncapped players return home after the opening match.

The Springbok squad for the 2016 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Tests against England, Italy and Wales):

Jannie du Plessis, Prop, Montpellier, France, 70 Test caps
Steven Kitshoff, Prop, Bordeaux-Bègles, France, 7 Test caps
Vincent Koch, Prop, Saracens, England, 7 Test caps
Tendai Mtawarira, Prop, Cell C Sharks, 84 Test caps
Trevor Nyakane, Prop, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 26 Test caps

Malcolm Marx, Hooker, Xerox Golden Lions, 1 Test cap
Bongi Mbonambi, Hooker, DHL Western Province, 3 Test caps
Adriaan Strauss (captain), Hooker, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 63 Test caps

Lood de Jager, Lock, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 25 Test caps
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Lock, DHL Western Province, 17 Test caps
Eben Etzebeth, Lock, DHL Western Province, 53 Test caps
Franco Mostert, Lock, Xerox Golden Lions / Ricoh Black Rams, 4 Test caps

Willem Alberts, Flank, Stade Français, France, 41 Test caps
Jean-Luc du Preez, Flank, Cell C Sharks, 0 Test caps
Jaco Kriel, Flank, Xerox Golden Lions / Kubota Spears, 7 Test caps
Oupa Mohoje, Flank, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 14 Test caps
Roelof Smit, Flank, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 0 Test caps
Warren Whiteley, No 8, Xerox Golden Lions / NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, 12

Faf de Klerk, Scrumhalf, Xerox Golden Lions, 8 Test caps
Rudy Paige, Scrumhalf, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 5 Test caps
Piet van Zyl, Scrumhalf, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 2 Test caps

Elton Jantjies, Flyhalf, Xerox Golden Lions / NTT Communications, 9 Test caps

Damian de Allende, Centre, DHL Western Province, 20 Test caps
Lionel Mapoe, Centre, Xerox Golden Lions / Kubota Spears, 9 Test caps
Francois Venter, Centre, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 0

Ruan Combrinck, Wing, Xerox Golden Lions, 4 Test caps
Bryan Habana, Wing, Toulon, France, 123 Test caps
Sergeal Petersen, Wing, Toyota Free State Cheetahs, 0 Test caps
JP Pietersen, Wing / Centre, Leicester Tigers, 69 Test caps

Johan Goosen, Fullback / Flyhalf / Centre, Racing 92, France, 10 Test caps
Jesse Kriel, Fullback / Centre, Vodacom Blue Bulls, 17 Test caps
Pat Lambie, Fullback / Flyhalf, Cell C Sharks, 53 Test caps
Willie le Roux, Fullback, Canon Eagles, Japan, 39 Test caps

The following players, who were part of Bok squads earlier this year, were not considered for the tour because of injuries: Lwazi Mvovo, Juan de Jongh, Francois Hougaard, Francois Louw, Siya Kolisi, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Frans Malherbe, Julian Redelinghuys and Scarra Ntubeni.

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French training squad that is preparing for their November tests:

http://www.ffr.fr/Equipes-de-France/Rugby-a-XV/XV-France/XV-de-France-Stage-preparatoire2

[Frye]

@Stargazer. Clever ploy from Noves. Can't compete with 15. Use 32!

Or just a strange way to name a squad...

[Stargazer]

@Frye Strange comment. This isn't a team line-up; why would they name only 15 players? The All Blacks squad for the June tests also had over 30 players. It's a training squad that will go into camp from 30 October until 4 November to prepare for their tests. Their first test v Samoa isn't until 12 November (13 November NZT).

[Tregaskis]

The graphic is designed in the way that a starting XV would be depicted. Or I guess that's what Frye intended to say.

[Stargazer]

I think it had to do with the name XV de France. That's the name used by the French squad that play's XVs, as opposed to France 7, the name they use for the French team that plays sevens.

[Frye]

@Stargazer said in 2016 End-of-year internationals:

I think it had to do with the name XV de France. That's the name used by the French squad that play's XVs, as opposed to France 7, the name they use for the French team that plays sevens.

Nope. Tregaskis got it.

[Stargazer]

@Frye said in 2016 End-of-year internationals:

@Stargazer said in 2016 End-of-year internationals:

I think it had to do with the name XV de France. That's the name used by the French squad that play's XVs, as opposed to France 7, the name they use for the French team that plays sevens.

Nope. Tregaskis got it.

Cool.

[No Quarter]

Stargazer is a pretty serious guy, he doesn't have time for your lame jokes Frye.

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@Stargazer said in 2016 End-of-year internationals:

The Barbarians squad for their three November games v South Africa, Czech Republic and Fiji is gradually taking shape, with several player announcements now having been made and more to follow:

Head Coach: Robbie Deans
Ass Coach: Will Greenwood

totallyadmin  /  Mar 22, 2016

Will Greenwood joins Barbarians coaching team at Wembley - Barbarians

Will Greenwood will join the Barbarians coaching staff for this year’s showpiece game against South Africa. The 2003 World Cup winner teams up with former Australia Head Coach Robbie Deans to prepare a star-studded side to face the Springboks at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on November 5. The...

Andy Ellis (New Zealand)
Taqele Naiyaravo (Australia)
Wycliff Palu (Australia)
Will Skelton (Australia)

totallyadmin  /  Oct 4, 2016

Australia and New Zealand stars join Barbarians for autumn tour - Barbarians

The Barbarians today named the first four members of their squad for November’s contests against three international opponents in the space of seven days. Australia’s Taqele Naiyaravo, Wycliff Palu and Will Skelton will be joined by New Zealand 2011 World Cup winner Andy Ellis for the Killik Cup...

Matt Faddes (uncapped)
Michael Fatialofa (uncapped)
Reggie Goodes (uncapped)
Richie Mo'unga (uncapped)
Brad Shields (uncapped)
Jordan Taufua (uncapped)
Luke Whitelock (New Zealand)

totallyadmin  /  Oct 17, 2016

Super Rugby stars "hungry to impress" against South Africa - Barbarians

Super Rugby champions and some of New Zealand’s most talented up and coming stars will join the Barbarians to take on South Africa in the Killik Cup match at Wembley Stadium on November 5. Tickets from www.ticketmaster.co.uk Forwards Brad Shields, Michael Fatialofa and Reggie Goodes helped the...

v Fiji (Belfast)
Ruan Pienaar (South Africa)
Dan Tuohy (Ireland)
http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/news/ulster-s-pienaar-and-tuohy-join-barbarians-for-kingspan-date/

New player announcement; this is the latest group of players selected for the Barbarians squad:

Seta Tamanivalu (New Zealand)
Melani Nanai (uncapped)
Sam Carter (Australia)
Luke Morahan (Australia)
Paddy Ryan (Australia)
Toby Smith (Australia)
Andrew Ready (uncapped)
Nic Stirzaker (uncapped)

totallyadmin  /  Oct 26, 2016

Australia quartet and New Zealand centre join Barbarians - Barbarians

Australia’s Sam Carter, Luke Morahan, Paddy Ryan and Toby Smith will join the Barbarians to face South Africa, the Czech Republic and Fiji in November. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk Brumbies lock Carter, Force wing Morahan, Rebels prop Smith and Waratahs prop Ryan join Robbie...

Apart from the Irish and South African players that have been selected for the test v Fiji in Belfast, this is an ANZAC Barbarians squad!

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Barbarians final player announcement - Deans and co have added 7 uncapped South Africans to the squad:

Ruan Ackermann (uncapped)
Kwagga Smith (uncapped)
Martin Muller (uncapped)
Akker van der Merwe (uncapped)
Clayton Blommetjies (uncapped)
Robert du Preez (uncapped)
Schalk van der Merwe (uncapped)

totallyadmin  /  Oct 27, 2016

Pride of Lions take on South Africa with Barbarians - Barbarians

SEVEN aspiring Springboks are in the Barbarians squad taking on South Africa at Wembley Stadium on November 5. The famous invitation club completed its squad selection by calling up four players – flankers Ruan Ackermann and Kwagga Smith, lock Martin Muller and hooker Akker van der Merwe – from the...

[Stargazer]

Couldn't find a Barbarians player announcement with Buckman in it, but he's definitely there training with them:

How many more are there that we don't know about???

Even if the whole AB squad goes down with salmonella poisoning, there are plenty of back-ups for Hansen to choose from.