Super Rugby 2020

Daffy Jaffy

Not sure if this was posted previously but Tiaan Tauakipulu the St. Kents and NZ Schools prop has been signed by the Warratahs.

Stargazer

@Daffy-Jaffy His name is also on the Junior Wallabies squad list (see the link that I posted in the Aussie Rugby thread).

Stargazer

Pre-season results from 10-11 January 2020 (South African teams only):

Sharks v NWU Pukke: 26 - 31
Sharks v Russia: 64 - 14

The Sharks / Jan 11, 2020

Match Report - First Hit Out for the Season - The Sharks Durban

A Cell C Sharks XV invitational team comprising club players, junior players and even six recent schoolboys narrowly went down to NWU Pukke at Jonsson Kings Park on Friday evening. The youthful combination including Under 19 and Under 21 players, coached by Mike Vowles and Phiwe Nomlomo narrowly...

Stormers v CPUT: 10 - 5
Stormers v DHL WP XV: 10 - 15
Stormers v UCT: 5 - 0
Stormers v Maties: 10 - 5

The Official Website for the DHL Stormers / Jan 11, 2020

DHL Stormers warm up on Varsity Day | The Official Website for the DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers squad got a good work-out in sweltering conditions on Varsity Day at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday. An extended 28-man squad was tested in four 20-minute games, which made up their first pre-season outing of the year in front of a vibrant and enthusiastic crowd. Maties,...

Bulls v FNB UP-Tuks (Varsity Cup champions)
game 1: 40 - 0
game 2: 96 - 5

https://thebulls.co.za/news/vodacom-bulls-shake-off-rust-against-up-tuks

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Pre-season games upcoming weekend:

Fri 17 January 2020 - 3.00pm NZT - Waihi Athletic Rugby Club, Waihi
Chiefs v Blues

Fri 17 January 2020 - 5.45pm NZT (2.45pm local time) - Gladstone, Queensland, AU
Queensland Reds v Melbourne Rebels

Fri 17 January 2020 - 8.45pm NZT (6.45pm local time) - Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield, Sydney
Waratahs v Highlanders

Sat 18 January 2020, 2.00am (Fri 17 January, 3.00pm local time) - Kings Park Stadium, Durban
Sharks v Russia

Sat 18 January 2020 (Fri 17 January local time) - Loerie Park, Knysna (Western Cape Province, SA)
Stormers v Kings

Sat 18 January 2020 - 1.00pm NZT (Fri 17 Jan, 9.00pm local time) - José María Minella Stadium, Mar del Plata
Jaguares v Georgia XV

Sat 18 January 2020 - 4.00pm NZT - Ashburton A&P Show Grounds
Crusaders v Hurricanes

Mon 20 January 2020 - Marvel/Super Hero Day - FNB Stadium, Soweto
12.00am NZT (Sun 19 January, 1.00pm local time): Stormers v Sharks
2.15am NZT (Sun 19 January, 3.15pm local time): Lions v Bulls

I haven't been able to find more details of another preseason game of the Lions (v Bulls?).

Machpants

@Stargazer Not televised I guess?

Stargazer

@Machpants Nothing in the tv guides, yet. They usually don't, so not holding my breath. I'm also keeping an eye on possible livestreams (the Aussies are better at that than Kiwi teams, so I'm a little bit hopeful for the Tahs v Landers game).

Tim

Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts reportedly poised for shock Super Rugby switch

Experienced Wales and British and Irish Lions midfielder Jamie Roberts is reportedly on the verge of moving to Super Rugby ahead of the 2020 season.

Jailbreak7

@Tim well it would be nice to have a player like that at the Chiefs - instead of some of the old broken arses we currently have....I;m looking at you Cruden...Thomson

Bovidae

Is anyone else going to the Chiefs-Blues game in Waihi? I've been to Waihi many times but never to watch rugby. Reports indicate a good crowd for the game.

Machpants

Pretty comprehensive looking list

Adam Kyriacou / Apr 18, 2024 / Blues

Super Rugby ins and outs for 2020

Ahead of Super Rugby 2020, we go through the ins and outs in terms of player movement, including Beauden Barrett's big switch to the Blues.

Higgins

@Machpants Thanks for that. The sunwolves have over 60 players in their "Outs" section and about 25 in the "Ins" list. Their changing rooms must be about the size of a mega shopping mall if they had that many players on the payroll.

Nepia

@Jailbreak7 said in Super Rugby 2020:

@Tim well it would be nice to have a player like that at the Chiefs - instead of some of the old broken arses we currently have....I;m looking at you Cruden...Thomson

Isn’t he older than Cruden - what’s his brokenness like?

Jailbreak7

@Nepia He;s still prretty fit, played for Bath. However looks like he may go to the Stormers. anyway...

Stargazer

Fri 17 January 2020 - 5.45pm NZT (2.45pm local time) - Gladstone, Queensland, AU
Queensland Reds v Melbourne Rebels

This game will be livestreamed on https://reds.rugby/

Yeetyaah

@Bovidae if I wasn't working I'd be heading over.

Dice

@Jailbreak7 I'd say the Chiefs are the last team that needs a midfielder. I think they have the best midfield depth in the comp.

Stargazer

Fri 17 January 2020 - 8.45pm NZT (6.45pm local time) - Leichhardt Oval, Lilyfield, Sydney
Waratahs v Highlanders

This game will be livestreamed on the Waratahs Facebook page or YouTube Channel:

https://www.facebook.com/nswwaratahs

NSW Waratahs

Official Youtube channel of the NSW Waratahs. Representing New South Wales since 1874.

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Highlanders squad:

KiwiMurph

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2020:

This game will be livestreamed on the Waratahs Facebook page or YouTube Channel

Somehow the halfback manages to look short even in head shot profile photo.

Storms are predicted so it could be wet conditions.

mariner4life

@KiwiMurph said in Super Rugby 2020:

@Stargazer said in Super Rugby 2020:

This game will be livestreamed on the Waratahs Facebook page or YouTube Channel

Somehow the halfback manages to look short even in head shot profile photo.

Storms are predicted so it could be wet conditions.

that has to be a deliberate wind up!

Bovidae

The Gallagher Chiefs only pre-season fixture against the Blues in Waihi has sold out this afternoon. The Waihi Athletic Rugby Club has a capacity of 3,700 which has now been reached in ticket sales.

mariner4life

@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2020: