This just sounds like South Africa vs. New Zealand to me[/b]
Not trying to be a dick, but Zac Guildford was shown up in the Super 14 by both Hosea Gear and David Smith...he would get totally owned (right now) playing against the All Blacks...he is still young though, give him time and he may become very good.If they want to add some fun and games to the BaaBaas select Israel Dagg and Zac Guildford from Hawke's Bay, would back that combination against whatever the Cartel throw onto the pitch.[/b]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jethro @ Oct 2 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not trying to be a dick, but Zac Guildford was shown up in the Super 14 by both Hosea Gear and David Smith...he would get totally owned (right now) playing against the All Blacks...he is still young though, give him time and he may become very good.If they want to add some fun and games to the BaaBaas select Israel Dagg and Zac Guildford from Hawke's Bay, would back that combination against whatever the Cartel throw onto the pitch.[/b]
Dai Young is the BaaBaas coach this year. (Hence the five Blues in the summer squad) I wouldn't put it past him.If you were in charge of a NH club, would you release your players for this game?
Exactly.[/b]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ali12 @ Sep 30 2009, 05:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This just sounds like South Africa vs. New Zealand to me[/b]
If I was to coach the Baabaas and was given free reign to pick whoever I want, I would have gone for a universal flavour in the team. At least a maximum of two players from any one country, and some who are no longer involved in international games. Something like:
1. Benn Robinson (Aus)
2. Jerry Flannery (Ire)
3. Jannie du Plessis (SA)
4. Iferemi Rawaqa (Fiji)
5. Simon Shaw (Eng)
6. Sergio Parisse (Ita)
7. Martyn Williams (Wal)
8. Finau Maka (Ton)
9. Byron Kelleher (NZ)
10. Danny Cipriani (Eng)
11. Rupeni Caucau (Fiji)
12. Yannick Jauzion (Fra)
13. Stirling Mortlock (Aus)
14. Henry Tuilagi (Sam)
15. Juan Martin Hernandez (Arg)
16. Mahonri Schwalger (Sam)
17. Phil Vickery (Eng)
18. Dan Vickerman (Aus)
19. Mose Tuiali'i (NZ)
20. Mike Phillips (Wal)
21. Carlos Spencer (NZ)
22. Isa Nacewa (Fiji)
The final score or winner doesnt matter. It's getting the spirit of rugby to be truly enjoyed worldwide is what it's really about.[/b]
If I was to coach the Baabaas and was given free reign to pick whoever I want, I would have gone for a universal flavour in the team. At least a maximum of two players from any one country, and some who are no longer involved in international games. Something like:
1. Benn Robinson (Aus)
2. Jerry Flannery (Ire)
3. Jannie du Plessis (SA)
4. Iferemi Rawaqa (Fiji)
5. Simon Shaw (Eng)
6. Sergio Parisse (Ita)
7. Martyn Williams (Wal)
8. Finau Maka (Ton)
9. Byron Kelleher (NZ)
10. Danny Cipriani (Eng)
11. Rupeni Caucau (Fiji)
12. Yannick Jauzion (Fra)
13. Stirling Mortlock (Aus)
14. Henry Tuilagi (Sam)
15. Juan Martin Hernandez (Arg)
16. Mahonri Schwalger (Sam)
17. Phil Vickery (Eng)
18. Dan Vickerman (Aus)
19. Mose Tuiali'i (NZ)
20. Mike Phillips (Wal)
21. Carlos Spencer (NZ)
22. Isa Nacewa (Fiji)
The final score or winner doesnt matter. It's getting the spirit of rugby to be truly enjoyed worldwide is what it's really about.[/b]
If I was to coach the Baabaas and was given free reign to pick whoever I want, I would have gone for a universal flavour in the team. At least a maximum of two players from any one country, and some who are no longer involved in international games. Something like:
1. Benn Robinson (Aus)
2. Jerry Flannery (Ire)
3. Jannie du Plessis (SA)
4. Iferemi Rawaqa (Fiji)
5. Simon Shaw (Eng)
6. Sergio Parisse (Ita)
7. Martyn Williams (Wal)
8. Finau Maka (Ton)
9. Byron Kelleher (NZ)
10. Danny Cipriani (Eng)
11. Rupeni Caucau (Fiji)
12. Yannick Jauzion (Fra)
13. Stirling Mortlock (Aus)
14. Henry Tuilagi (Sam)
15. Juan Martin Hernandez (Arg)
16. Mahonri Schwalger (Sam)
17. Phil Vickery (Eng)
18. Dan Vickerman (Aus)
19. Mose Tuiali'i (NZ)
20. Mike Phillips (Wal)
21. Carlos Spencer (NZ)
22. Isa Nacewa (Fiji)
The final score or winner doesnt matter. It's getting the spirit of rugby to be truly enjoyed worldwide is what it's really about.[/b]
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Juggernaut @ Oct 7 2009, 11:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I was to coach the Baabaas and was given free reign to pick whoever I want, I would have gone for a universal flavour in the team. At least a maximum of two players from any one country, and some who are no longer involved in international games. Something like:
1. Benn Robinson (Aus)
2. Jerry Flannery (Ire)
3. Jannie du Plessis (SA)
4. Iferemi Rawaqa (Fiji)
5. Simon Shaw (Eng)
6. Sergio Parisse (Ita)
7. Martyn Williams (Wal)
8. Finau Maka (Ton)
9. Byron Kelleher (NZ)
10. Danny Cipriani (Eng)
11. Rupeni Caucau (Fiji)
12. Yannick Jauzion (Fra)
13. Stirling Mortlock (Aus)
14. Henry Tuilagi (Sam)
15. Juan Martin Hernandez (Arg)
16. Mahonri Schwalger (Sam)
17. Phil Vickery (Eng)
18. Dan Vickerman (Aus)
19. Mose Tuiali'i (NZ)
20. Mike Phillips (Wal)
21. Carlos Spencer (NZ)
22. Isa Nacewa (Fiji)
The final score or winner doesnt matter. It's getting the spirit of rugby to be truly enjoyed worldwide is what it's really about.[/b]
Hmm I would like to see
1. Keese Meeuws(NZ)
2. Jerry Flanery(Ire)
3. Carl Hayman(NZ)
4. Chris Jack(NZ)
5. Simon Shaw(Eng)
6. Richard Hill(Eng)
7. Colin Charivs(Wal)
8. Isitola Maka(Ton)
9. Byron Kelleher(NZ)
10. Johnny Wilkinson(Eng)
11. Rupeni Caucaunibuca(Fiji)
12. Yannick Jauzion(Fra)
13. Sterling Mortlock(Aus)
14. Naps Nalaga(Fiji)
15. Juan Martin Hernandez(Arg)
16. Gary Botha(SA)
17. Phil Vickery(Eng)
18. Joe van Niekerk(SA)
19. Justin Marshall(NZ)
20. Carlos Spencer(NZ)
21. Brian O'Driscol(Ire)
22. Dallas Robinson (USA)(Never capped player, probably usless but it would be interesting to see him play, and considering it is a showcase more then a test match, I believe he should be included).
Not the best list as too many New Zealanders to spark enough interest, however I would like to see that, putting Brian O'Driscol on the bench was really because he may have a longer future in international rugby then Mortlock. I'd like to see both Nalaga and Caucaunibuca play together with a quality side. Some choices I have made such as Keese Meeuws was because he is still playing provintial rugby, but it would be great to see him have one more shot...One other play I wanted to add in there is Jonah Lomu, who is playing for a 3rd devision french team, but it would be awsome to see if he would join, despite him obviously not being himself).[/b]
