Jwrc 2015

[big ginger 8]

Ireland squad has been announced:

Sam Arnold (Ballynahinch/Ulster)
Ross Byrne (UCD/Leinster)
Joey Carbery (UCD/Leinster)
Fergal Cleary (Lansdowne/Leinster)
Billy Dardis (UCD/Leinster)
Lorcan Dow (QUB/Ulster)
Jack Dwan (UCD/Leinster)
Stephen Fitzgerald (Shannon/Munster)
Ciaran Gaffney (Galwegians/Connacht)
Oisin Heffernan (Terenure/Leinster)
Jeremy Loughman (UCD/Leinster)
Zack McCall (QUB/Ulster)
Nick McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)
Sean McNulty (UCD/Munster)
Stephen McVeigh (Buccaneers/Connacht)
Rory Moloney (Buccaneers/Connacht)
Josh Murphy (UCD/Leinster)
Conán O'Donnell (Sligo/NUIG/Connacht)
David O'Connor (St.Mary's/Leinster)
Conor Oliver (St.Mary's/Leinster)
Jack Owens (Queens University/Ulster)
Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster)
Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)
Charlie Rock (Old Belvedere/Leinster)*
Cian Romaine (Buccaneers/Connacht)
Jacob Stockdale (QUB/Ulster)
Alex Thompson (Queens University/Ulster)
Nick Timoney (St. Mary's/Leinster)

More notable ommissions include Micky Lagan, Jack Cullen, Sean O'Hagan and Harrison Brewer.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

The Junior Springbok squad to tour Argentina from May 8-18 are:
Forwards (17)
Hyron Andrews (Sharks)
Dan du Preez (Sharks)
Jean-Luc du Preez (Sharks)
Thomas du Toit (Sharks)
Joseph Dwebe (Free State Cheetahs)
Njabulo Gumede (Blue Bulls)
Jason Jenkins (Blue Bulls)
Ruan Kramer (Free State Cheetahs)
*Hanro Liebenberg (Bulls – captain)
Mzamo Majola (Sharks)
Ox Nche (Free State Cheetahs)
Abongile Nonkontwana (Blue Bulls)
RG Snyman (Blue Bulls)
Jan van der Merwe (Blue Bulls)
Frans van Wyk (Western Province)
CJ Velleman (EP Kings)
Jacques Vermeulen (Western Province)
Backs (11)
Daniel du Plessis (Western Province)
Warrick Gelant (Blue Bulls)
Grant Hermanus (Western Province)
JT Jackson (Blue Bulls)
Malcolm Jaer (EP Kings)
Marco Janse van Vuuren (Golden Lions)
Khanyo Ngcukana (Western Province)
Ernst Stapelberg (Western Province)
Brandon Thomson (Western Province)
Ivan van Zyl (Blue Bulls)
Leolin Zas (Western Province)

I know a bit about the highlighted players. What I know I like, particularly captain Wian Liebenberg has impressed me taking on the big boys with aplomb s one would wager he'd at least be on a par in the junior levels. I expect our scrum to be an area of strength again. Gallant (poached by the Bulls) and Hermanus should form a very nippy partnership not only because both are elusive runners but they've played there rugby together for years now and were at the helm of a very sucessful Outeniqua schools side. On that, where is Duhan van der Merwe from the same team? I thought he'd still be eligable. I see Arno van Staden has either not been selected or is injured as well?

 

[Shaggy]

The Inaugural Oceania Under 20 tournament kicks off tomorrow, on the Gold Coast, in Australia, between Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Samoa.

http://www.rugby.com.au/News/NewsAr...r-Championship-to-kick-off-on-Gold-Coast.aspx

I believe you can view Australia play Samoa from the above site, at 3PM Eastern Australian time

A tournament of this type is long overdue in the SH, as the Six Nations U20 has been going for a few years now, and it will allow some of the team combinations to be tried before the big tournament.

Not sure of the team/squad make ups, as they are subject to change due to Super Rugby commitments.

From a New Zealand point of view (I don't have the links for these yet), Damian McKenzie won't be released by the Chiefs, as he's needed for cover, due to Aaron Cruden's injury. Akira Ioane will also miss out, as he's committed to NZ Sevens, but Tevita Li will be in the mix, and also Otere Black at 10 (he'll fill D.McKenzie's place)

 

[CarferFragen]

Baby Boks edge Argentina U20 in Santa Fe
http://www.rugby15.co.za/2015/05/baby-boks-edge-argentina-u20-in-santa-fe/
Junior Springboks off to a winning start
http://www.rugby15.co.za/2015/05/junior-springboks-off-to-a-winning-start/

Highlights:
http://www.espn.com.ar/videohub/video/clipDeportes?id=2371675

 

[big ginger 8]

Ireland's chances have pretty much been wiped out with one injury. Ross Byrne will miss the tournament.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Junior Bok side to face hosts Italy tomorrow. That is a monster forward pack for a junior side but I can't say much for the backs: I either know nothing about the players and those few backs I know of I am not overly excited about.

15. Warrick Gelant (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
14. Khanyo Ngcukana (DHL Western Province)
13. Daniel du Plessis (DHL Western Province)
12. JT Jackson (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
11. Leolin Zas (DHL Western Province)
10. Brandon Thomson (DHL Western Province)
9. Ivan van Zyl (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
8. Hanro Liebenberg (Vodacom Blue Bulls, captain)
7. Jean-Luc du Preez (Cell C Sharks)
6. Rikus Bothma (DHL Western Province)
5. RG Snyman (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
4. Abongile Nonkontwana (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
3. Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks)
2. Jan van der Merwe (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
1. Ox Nche (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
Substitutes
16. Joseph Dweba (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
17. Njabulo Gumede (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
18. Frans van Wyk (DHL Western Province)
19. Jason Jenkins (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
20. Dan du Preez (Cell C Sharks)
21. Marco Jansen van Vuren (Xerox Golden Lions)
22. Tinus de Beer (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
23. Malcolm Jaer (EP Kings)

 

[TRF_heineken]

Junior Bok side to face hosts Italy tomorrow. That is a monster forward pack for a junior side but I can't say much for the backs: I either know nothing about the players and those few backs I know of I am not overly excited about.

15. Warrick Gelant (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
14. Khanyo Ngcukana (DHL Western Province)
13. Daniel du Plessis (DHL Western Province)
12. JT Jackson (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
11. Leolin Zas (DHL Western Province)
10. Brandon Thomson (DHL Western Province)
9. Ivan van Zyl (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
8. Hanro Liebenberg (Vodacom Blue Bulls, captain)
7. Jean-Luc du Preez (Cell C Sharks)
6. Rikus Bothma (DHL Western Province)
5. RG Snyman (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
4. Abongile Nonkontwana (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
3. Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks)
2. Jan van der Merwe (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
1. Ox Nche (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
Substitutes
16. Joseph Dweba (Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
17. Njabulo Gumede (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
18. Frans van Wyk (DHL Western Province)
19. Jason Jenkins (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
20. Dan du Preez (Cell C Sharks)
21. Marco Jansen van Vuren (Xerox Golden Lions)
22. Tinus de Beer (Vodacom Blue Bulls)
23. Malcolm Jaer (EP Kings)

That pack is massive!!

I know Gelant and Du Plessis in the backs are explosive runners.

Gelant is fast and big and can kick the ball a long way.
Warwick Gelant and Daniel Du Plessis are 2 great and exciting players in the back/

 

[big ginger 8]

Ireland Team for tomorrow:
15. Billy Dardis (UCD/Leinster)
14. Ciaran Gaffney (Galwegians/Connacht)
13. Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)
12. Sam Arnold (Ballynahinch/Ulster)
11. Stephen Fitzgerald (Shannon/Munster)
10. Joey Carbery (UCD/Leinster)
9. Nick McCarthy (UCD/Leinster) (capt)
1. Jeremy Loughman (UCD/Leinster)
2. Zack McCall (Queen's University Belfast/Ulster)
3. Oisin Heffernan (Terenure College/Leinster)
4. David O'Connor (St. Mary's College/Leinster)
5. Alex Thompson (Queen's University Belfast/Ulster)
6. Josh Murphy (UCD/Leinster)
7. Rory Moloney (Buccaneers/Connacht)
8. Lorcan Dow (Queen's University Belfast/Ulster)


Replacements:


16. Sean McNulty (UCD/Leinster)
17. Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster)
18. Conan O'Donnell (Sligo/NUIG/Connacht)
19. Jack Dwan (UCD/Leinster)
20. Nick Timoney (St. Mary's College/Leinster)
21. Charlie Rock (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
22. Tomás Quinlan (Cork Constitution/Munster)
23. Jacob Stockdale (Queen's University Belfast/Ulster)

Carolan's preferred team based on the 6N. Byrne really is a massive loss but hopefully Carberry can step up.

 

[munstermuffin]

Nice looking back division. Fitzgerald is flying it lately in training with us so I'm hoping he has big tournament.

 

[Peat]

Gelant is fast and big and can kick the ball a long way.

Truly, the epitome of South African back play!

 

[TRF_heineken]

Truly, the epitome of South African back play!

Haha, true, but have a look at him, and you'll see he's an elusive fellow.

His linking ability with the backline is something to behold.

 

[big ginger 8]

Stockdale is in for Gaffney.

For anyone who has Sky it's on ESPN (417) as well as TG4 of course.

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Murphy won't want to see that again, certain try if he caught that.

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****ing hell that's a massive kick from Stockdale.

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Our set peice is letting us down massively, we've lost 4 line outs and the scrums not been geat.

That forward pass is two certain tries gone now, we need to be more clinical.

 

[big ginger 8]

12-13 to Argentina with 54 gone. We should really be doing better but Argentina have shown some good stuff as well.

 

[Groundhog]

Porter's Barnett is truly ****.

 

[big ginger 8]

Phew, last minute touckline kick from Quinlan to win it for us. Made much harder work of it than we should have.

 

[Jaguares]

 

[Tmartin995]

Not a bad start from England, 12-0 after 4 mins

 

[ZeroTwo]

Where is it being shown?

 

[Tmartin995]

Where is it being shown?

BT Sport 2. 26-0 to England after 16 mins. England's physical advantage already showing. Their forwards are an average of 10kg heavier than Japan's.

Got a lot of time for what Japan are trying to do, playing in their fast pace etc. just physically at a disadvantage.

 

[Tmartin995]

45-0 to England. Impressive stuff from Morris at 15, Tompkins at 13, Townsend at 9 and Chisholm at 8. England's power and accuracy too much for Japan to handle.

Japan look lively in attack, good couple of outside breaks from quick ball. Hope to see more of them at the full World Cup