RWC: Samoa - Namibia (14-09-2011)

[TRF_Ezequiel]

International Stadium, Rotorua (14-09-2011, 14:30)

Referee: Romain Poite

Samoa		Namibia
Paul Williams	15	Chrysander Botha
Sailosi Tagicakibau	14	Danie Dames
George Pisi	13	Danie van Wyk
Seilana Mapusua	12	Poet van Zyl
Alesana Tuilagi	11	Llewellyn Winkler
Tusi Pisi	10	Theuns Kotze
Kahn Fotuali'i	9	Eugene Jantjies
George Stowers	8	Pieter Jan van Lill
Maurie Fa'asavalu	7	Jacques Burger (c)
Taiasina Tuifua	6	Jacques Nieuwenhuis
Kane Thompson	5	Henk Franken
Daniel Leo	4	. Heinz Koll
Anthony Perenise	3	Raoul Larson
Mehonri Schwalger (c)	2	Hugo Horn
Sakaria Taulafo	1	Johnnie Redelinghuys
Ti'i Paulo	16	Bertus O'Callaghan
Census Johnston	17	Jane du Toit
Joe Tekori	18	Nico Esterhuyse
Ofisa Treviranus	19	Rohan Kitshoff
Junior Poluleuligana	20	Ryan de la Harpe
Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono	21	Darryl de la Harpe
Tasesa Lavea	22	TC Losper

[AfakasiAssasin]

Samoa official lineup vs Namibia

Samoa:

1. Sakaria Taulafo
2. Mahonri Schwalger (c)
3. Anthony Perenise
4. Daniel Leo
5. Kane Thompson
6. Taiasina Tuifua
7. Maurie Fa'asavalu
8. George Stowers
9. Kahn Fotuali'i
10. Tusi Pisi
11. Alesana Tuilagi
12. Seilala Mapusua
13. George Pisi
14. Sailosi Tagicakibau
15. Paul Williams


Replacements:
16. Ti'i Paulo
17. Census Johnston
18. Joe Tekori
19. Ofisa Treviranus
20. Junior Poluleuligaga
21. Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono
22. Tasesa Lavea

Looks like Samoa are going into their opener with a full strength lineup. I wouldve preffered to rest key forwards for this sundays crunch game vs Wales, but I trust the coaching staff and it is best not to take Namibia lightly.

[UilamOsa]

I think some of them have had enough rest. Hopefully we've got enough points ahead we can use the bench early.

[Siva Tau]

Lets go boys solid defence and clinical attack

[DJRonStar]

As i thought!! Good to see the coaches select the same starting lineup that played against Australia with the inclusion on the bench of Tekori and Polu as well.

A game not to be taken lightly and I'm happy to see our strongest team. Rest and rotation out the window. Start every game with your strongest team as you never know how long your in the tournament for. If a player gets injured then deal with it when it happens.

Go Manu!!

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Samoa team added to topic start

[heineken]

Here's the Namibia team named:

Namibia:Chrysander Botha; Danie Dames, Danie van Wyk, Piet van Zyl, Llewellyn Winkler; Theuns Kotze, Eugene Jantjies; Pieter Jan van Lill, Jacques Burger (capt), Jacques Nieuwenhuis; Henk Franken, Heinz Koll; Raoul Larson, Hugo Horn, Johnnie Redelinghuys

Replacements: Bertus O'Callaghan, Jane du Toit, Nico Esterhuyse, Rohan Kitshoff, Ryan de la Harpe, Darryl de la Harpe, TC Losper

[DJRonStar]

Here's the Namibia team named:

Namibia:Chrysander Botha; Danie Dames, Danie van Wyk, Piet van Zyl, Llewellyn Winkler; Theuns Kotze, Eugene Jantjies; Pieter Jan van Lill, Jacques Burger (capt), Jacques Nieuwenhuis; Henk Franken, Heinz Koll; Raoul Larson, Hugo Horn, Johnnie Redelinghuys

Replacements: Bertus O'Callaghan, Jane du Toit, Nico Esterhuyse, Rohan Kitshoff, Ryan de la Harpe, Darryl de la Harpe, TC Losper

From what I saw against Fiiji, they have a solid scrum and backs that can carve up through the middle. A smart number 10 who could punish Samoa if they don't watch out. Should be an interesting game.

Go Manu!!

[psychic duck]

was Titimaea Tafua right to pick his strongest XV for this match?

surely Paulo, Levi, Salave'a, Treviranus, Poluleuligaga, Fuimaono-Sapolu, Lemi and So'oialo could have played and given a safe five point victory

if Samoa do reach the QF's now they will be really hammered by then after playing Wales and Fiji

maybe this XV suggests they will rest players against SA

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Namibia 22 added

[Sam Owen]

I just dont want any injuries, for us to win and I wont to see some good organised defence. I dont care if we win by 3 or 1, just as long as we dont get too many injuries.

[AfakasiAssasin]

I just dont want any injuries, for us to win and I wont to see some good organised defence. I dont care if we win by 3 or 1, just as long as we dont get too many injuries.

We must win this game emphatically to make a statement that we are here to play and that we are contenders. But yes that is the other important thing is to minimise the injuries as much as we can before the crunch games vs Wales and Fiji.

[Mihnea Cristian Ionescu]

i saw Namibia at IRB nations cup in Bucuresti , Romania . I think this Samoa is a favourite , but the question is who will get the bp? After some challenging games for any betting fan , will Namibia do a surprise ?

[Bogdam]

i saw Namibia at IRB nations cup in Bucuresti , Romania . I think this Samoa is a favourite , but the question is who will get the bp? After some challenging games for any betting fan , will Namibia do a surprise ?

in sfarsit mai multi romani pe forum!!!!!

[DJRonStar]

We must win this game emphatically to make a statement that we are here to play and that we are contenders. But yes that is the other important thing is to minimise the injuries as much as we can before the crunch games vs Wales and Fiji.

How are they suppose to minimise injuries? It's a contact sport! No holding back and you give it your 100%. Play each game as it comes and if there's an injury then deal with it.

[Little Guy]

I can't wait to see Theuns Kotze in action again he looked great against Fiji and I was worried he was injured at the end of that game but thankfully he was not.

It's great to see that Namibia is playing at a level which at least gives you a reason to watch the game, their game vs. Fiji was super fun and I'm hoping for the same here.

I think Samoa will win comfortably by 15-30, but Namibia will stay in the game for around 55-60 minutes.

[AfakasiAssasin]

How are they suppose to minimise injuries? It's a contact sport! No holding back and you give it your 100%. Play each game as it comes and if there's an injury then deal with it.

Settle down sole... we're supporting the same team are we not? I know that injuries come with the game being soo physical, what I mean is we need to be as best we can be when playing our crunch games Vs Wales and Fiji. Having key players injure themselves playing against Namibia may hurt our chances of beating those teams so I hope that all the players or as many as possible come out of this game without them hurting themselves to the point where they are ruled out.

[UilamOsa]

They should play a mid to full strength team. Like the Namibians they have a short turnaround, players need to be well rested if they are too compete against the bigger sides.

I'm not an advocate of playing a full strength every game. Not too take away from Namibia and their sharpshooter, but what's the point in blowing your full strength team in one match and have them follow up against a harder opponent less than a week later.

The easier answer to minimising injuries - either don't play or early subs.

[DJRonStar]

I don't think Samoa have the luxury of resting key players, even against Namibia. If all goes well then they can afford to sub off key players and revert to the bench.

They also can't think of the game ahead because Namibia might do a surprise and beat Samoa that's why Tafua is taking no chances and has selected his strongest team. Samoa will need to rack up as many points because it could all come down to points differential.

Afakasi - I hear you... But how can you go in to a game without them hurting themselves to the point where they are ruled out? Samoa will not hold back and like I said, you don't go in to a game worried about getting injured. If it happens then so be it. It is how it is!!

[AfakasiAssasin]

I know it cant be helped and Im not saying that the players shouldnt go in 100%. All I am saying is I hope we dont have many if any injuries to any of our key players is all...

[aucklander]

1 More day to go USO's lets get behind our boys no matter what team they put out there. Fa'amalosi. Sorry can't make the game tomorrow, But will be watching from my desk CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. Samoa to be the first team to crack 50+ points. Can't wait so anxious to see how our team is going to play.

[AfakasiAssasin]

Im working tommorow during the game too Soo conflicted as to wether to watch it on my laptop at my desk live, or wait till I get home and watch in high Definition. Decisions decisions, anyway LETS GO BLUE, MANU FA'AMALOSI !!!

[DJRonStar]

I want to put a picture of a banner that we taking tomorrow, can any of you usos help me? Fa'amolemole...

[UilamOsa]

Sorry Uce,

Working tomorrow - had to give my tickets up to my cuzzie.

I'll be watching from work.

[DJRonStar]

Sorry I meant to say I'd like to post up a picture of the Samoan Banner we taking tomorrow on here... It looks mean!! Go Samoa

[heineken]

Well I'll be cheering on the men from the desert. Go Namibia!!

Good Luck Samoa! let's see some good old fashion hard tackles!!

[aucklander]

i will be at work tomorrow and am gutted tv1,3 or the maori channel will have this game played live on television. Will this game be streamed on line for free? If so, can someone please provide a link. Am desperate to watch this game live and not the reply or read about it.

[stormer2010]

was Titimaea Tafua right to pick his strongest XV for this match?

surely Paulo, Levi, Salave'a, Treviranus, Poluleuligaga, Fuimaono-Sapolu, Lemi and So'oialo could have played and given a safe five point victory

if Samoa do reach the QF's now they will be really hammered by then after playing Wales and Fiji

maybe this XV suggests they will rest players against SA

Well, that'd be a freeby. Somehow I doubt it though.

[gezz]

I want to put a picture of a banner that we taking tomorrow, can any of you usos help me? Fa'amolemole...

Is it saved to your computer? If so, click on the image button(3rd icon from the right), it'll show you a choose file option. Just choose the pick, then hit the upload button.

edit: was just testing. it won't let me delete grrr

[Sam Owen]

How are they suppose to minimise injuries? It's a contact sport! No holding back and you give it your 100%. Play each game as it comes and if there's an injury then deal with it.

WOOH...I just hope theres not to much injuries thats all. It'll be sad to get our top tamas injured against Namibia and then play Wales and South Africa without them.

Settle down sole... we're supporting the same team are we not?

HARD!

Samoa will not hold back and like I said, you don't go in to a game worried about getting injured. If it happens then so be it. It is how it is!!

Yeah you dont worry about injuries watching the game but you do HOPE no-one gets injured from our team. Imagine we thrashed Namibia but lost Kahn, Seilala and Alesana (or who ever you see as a vital player) in the process...

Nothing wrong with hope.

I know it cant be helped and Im not saying that the players shouldnt go in 100%. All I am saying is I hope we dont have many if any injuries to any of our key players is all...

Amen uce, say no more, thats just positive.