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- May 5, 2007
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Went on the air yesterday - http://www.rugbymania.com.br/2009/ver_noticia08.asp?codigo=4419
Suggested XV
15 Igor Klyuchnikov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
14 Vasily Artemiev (Northampton Saints, Inglaterra)
13 Igor Galinovskiy (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
12 Alexey Makovetskiy (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
11 Vladimir Ostroushko (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk)
10 Yuriy Kushnaryov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
9 Alexander Yanyushkin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
8 Viatcheslav Gratchiov (Bizanos, França)
7 Andrey Garbuzov (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
6 Victor Gresev (VVA-Podmoskovje)
5 Kirill Kulemin (Castres, França)
4 Andreï Ostreïkov (Stade Aurillacois, França)
3 Ivan Prischepenko (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
2 Vladislav Korshunov capitão (VVA-Podmoskovje)
1 Sergey Popov (ShVSM Slava Moscow)
Reserves
16 Valeriy Tsnobiladze (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
17Alexey Travkin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
18 Alexander Voytov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
19 Andrey Temnov (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk)
20 Alexander Shakirov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
21 Anton Ryabov (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
22 Sergey Trishin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
Aditional Players: 23 Valery Tsnobiladze (RC Novokuznetsk), 24 Alexey Chernyshov (SHVSM Slava Moscow), 25 Vladimir Boltenkov (Imperia-Dynamo), 26 Mikhail Sidorov (ShVSM Slava Moscow), 27 Dimitri Malyakin (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk), 28 Andrey Bykanov (ShVSM Slava Moscow), 29 Sergey Kuzmento (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk), 30 Rushan Yagudin (Krasnay Yar Krasnoyarsk).
The Stars: Kirill Kulemin, Vasily Artemiev e Igor Galinovskiy
Others who could impress: Victor Gresev, Alexander Yanyushkin e Igor Klyuchnikov
Preview
Can Russia win the Rugby World Cup?
No. Nobody on the planet would say that Russia has conditions to win the Rugby World Cup this year. But at the same time nobody thought that it would be possible to have Russia in New Zealand 2011. Russia has never played in a Rugby World Cup and four years ago there were no reports that they´d be debuting this time around. But it would be ignorance to suggest that Russia doesn´t have chances considering that the team qualified for Rugby World Cup 2011 with victories against European teams with RWC experience. Russia´s qualification was not by chance but, indeed, it was by quality. The Russian Bears defeated strong European countries including Romania. - that has participated in every Rugby World Cup in history. Russia is the debutant, but without question, New Zealand 2011 is not goint o be Russia´s only appearance at a Rugby World Cup. It is, rather, going to be the first of many. Russia already has an infrastructure that is superior to many countries. The countries domestic league is professional and is improving. This is vital, keeping in mind that Australia has not domestic competition, professional or amateur and that Scotland has only two teams and no domestic professional league. In other words, Russia already has the basis ready to explode to become a force in rugby and they want to, in some way, leave their mark on the world this year. Moscow is going to host the Rugby Sevens World Cup in 2013. For now Russia does not compete in European tournaments such as the Heineken Cup or Amlin Challenge Cup, but Russia is trying to participate in the Amlin Challenge Cup. It is just a matter of time considering that both Spain and Romania have a team each in the competition.
The Russian Professional League (Профессиональная регбийная лига) began in 2005 and in 2011 has eight professional teams. For 2012 it could have as many as 15 teams. The teams in 2011 are from various parts of the country, covering an area larger than Brazil. There are four teams in the capital, Moscow, (VVA-Podmoskovye, Slava Moscou, Fili Moscou and Spartak Moscou), three teams in Sibéria (Krasny Yar e Yenisy-STM from Krasnoyarsk and RC Novokuznetsk from Novokutznesk) and one team from Penza (Imperia Dynamo Penza). The distance from Moscow to Penza is 556 km and from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk is 3,360 km. In other words, the distances are larger than going from Brasilia to Quito (Equador) or from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (Chile). But like in the case of Canada, the enormous distances are not blocking the progress of rugby in the country. Sibéria is where rugby is traditionally more popular.
Russia´s professional league is the best explanation for the evolution of rugby in the country and it is not only the Rusian national side that is improving. Rugby in the entire region of the former U.S.S.R and its former communist neighbours are benefiting. Like in the Six Nations, all professional teams in Russia have imported players. But, in large they are not rugby players from traditional teams like Argentina, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand or Samoa. The cuurrent Russian champion, VVA-Podmoskovye has three players from Moldova and one from Lithuania. Spartak has players from Georgia, Moldava and Azerbaijan - a country that is not even part of thwe IRB World Rankings. Slava has two players from Wales. Imperia-Dynamo Penza has players from Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine. The three teams from Siberia have many players from Kazakhstan in additionl to players from georia and even New Zealand. Despite having so many countries represented in the league, the vast majority of players are Russian.
In addition to having plenty of potencial, Russia has players playing abroad. Secondrower, Sergueï Sergueïev played for Montauban (France) when the team was in the Top 14 Orange.Abother secondrower, Andreï Ostreïkov played for Agen (France) when it was in the Pro D2 (second division) and he now plays for Stade Aurillacois (Pro D2). Since 2008 another secondrower, Kirill Kulemin has played for Castres in the Top 14. Centre, Konstantin Rachkov has been playing in France since 2001. But themost interesting export is winger, Vasily Artemiev, who is to play in England for the Heineken Cup runners-up, Northampton after the Rugby World Cup. He studies in Ireland and graduated in Law before returning to Russia in 2008. During his time in Ireland, Artemiev played for the Irish school Boys and under 19 and under 20 Leinster teams and even the Ireland under 19 team. Curiously, Ireland and Russia will face each other in Rugby World Cup 2011.
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Russia´s qualification was not easy. The Bears had to face Germany Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Spain home and away with the two best teams advancing to RWC 2011. The qualification began in november 2008 with a 42-15 win vs Spain in Moscow. Next up Russia defeated Portugal 18-14 in Lisbon in february 2009. Two victories agasinst previous Rugby World Cup participants was incredible for Russia, but results just gort better. Two weeks after winning in Lisbon, Russia defeated Romania 28-19 in Bucharest to show that, without question there was a new force in eastern Europe. Because of political issues between Russia and Georgia the matches between the sides had to be relocated with Ukraine hosting and Georigia winning 29-21. The Bears completed an impressive 53-0 win vs Germany in Hanover in its final match of the first phase. This put Russia in second position, behind Georgia while Romania were in fourth behind Portugal.
The second phase took place between February and March 2010. Russia began with a 14-10 victory ina highly competitive match vs Portugal in Sochi. One week latter, Russia traveled to Madrid and defeated Spain 38-20 to almost confirm its qualification for the first time ever in a Rugby World Cup. All that was required was one more victory and it almost occured the following week as Russia drew 21-21 with Romania in Sochi. This meant Russia had to defeat either Germany or Georgia in the final two matches. The Ursos were too strong for Germany in winning 48-11 in Sochi and with this they qualified with one game in hand. The final match was vs Georgia and this time was played in Turkey with the Lelos winning 36-9. This meant Georgia qualified in Pool B as “Europa 1†and REussia in Pool B as “Europa 2â€. In addition to qualifying for New Zealand 2011, Surria also had a lot of success in general. The Bears defeated previous World Cup participants including Spain, Namibia, Romania and Uruguay. They also defeated the Czech Republic and Ukraine. The game against Namibia was played in Windhoek with Russia winning 30-15. The results in Europe were highly positive against all teams except Georgia. Russia played well in the Churchill Cup in both 2010 and 2011 but hads a disasterous match against Japan in which the Japanese won 75-3 in Tokyo in 2010 - a result that is very difficult to interpret.
Russia has a very difficult group in the World Cup. There are matches against Australia, Ireland, Italy and the United States of America. To complicate matter even further, Russia will only have eleve days for its three matches vs the USA, Italy and Ireland. its a higly complicated schedule. The Bears will put everything into their first match, the battle of the Cold War, vs the USA in New Plymouth. Russia could win the match, without question. The first international match between the countries took palce in June 2010 in the Churchill Cup. It was highly competitive with both teams winning at different times. In the end, the USA Eagles won 39-22. The second match between the teams was played in June 2011 and was even more competitive. After 65 minutes, scores were locked at 25-25 until the North Americans scored a try to win 32-25. The other matches took place in 1988 in Moscow with the USA winning by 31-16 and in Tokyo in 2004 with a 41-11 win for the USA.
There has only been one match ever between Russia and Ireland. It took place in the city of Krasnoyarsk in 2002 and was part of qualification for Rugby World Cup 2003. Ireland won 35-3. The game against Australia will go down in history as the first ever match between the sides. Matches between Russia and Italy are a different story as there have been 17 in total. The first took place in 1978 with Russia winning 11-9 in Rome. Russia also defeated Italy in 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989. In total, Russia won nine matches and Italy seven. But Italy have won every match since 1990 and has shown tremendous progress during this period. The last game between the sides was played in Moscow in 2006 with Italy winning 67-7 as part of qualification for Rugby World Cup 2007.
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My prediction is that Russia will be able to score tries and will be competitive in this area of play. The defence is going to be another story altogether. Russia has success in rugby Sevens and even defeated Australia in 2006 in London. The Russians should win respect and its participation will in no way be embarassing. Nevertheless, I cannot see Russia winning a match. The United States should be concentrated and play with its first choice XV to ensure they win the game. Ireland and Ausralia should win by big scores but Russia should score tries. Ireland won´t let itself be scared to death again, as in 2007 vs Georgia. The interesting match, besides the one vs the USA will the match vs Italy. The Italians will likely use the match to give fringe players opportunities because of the Italians match schedule. Hence, Russia could be more competitive than reputations suggest.
Suggested XV
15 Igor Klyuchnikov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
14 Vasily Artemiev (Northampton Saints, Inglaterra)
13 Igor Galinovskiy (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
12 Alexey Makovetskiy (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
11 Vladimir Ostroushko (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk)
10 Yuriy Kushnaryov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
9 Alexander Yanyushkin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
8 Viatcheslav Gratchiov (Bizanos, França)
7 Andrey Garbuzov (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
6 Victor Gresev (VVA-Podmoskovje)
5 Kirill Kulemin (Castres, França)
4 Andreï Ostreïkov (Stade Aurillacois, França)
3 Ivan Prischepenko (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
2 Vladislav Korshunov capitão (VVA-Podmoskovje)
1 Sergey Popov (ShVSM Slava Moscow)
Reserves
16 Valeriy Tsnobiladze (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
17Alexey Travkin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
18 Alexander Voytov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
19 Andrey Temnov (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk)
20 Alexander Shakirov (VVA-Podmoskovje)
21 Anton Ryabov (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk)
22 Sergey Trishin (VVA-Podmoskovje)
Aditional Players: 23 Valery Tsnobiladze (RC Novokuznetsk), 24 Alexey Chernyshov (SHVSM Slava Moscow), 25 Vladimir Boltenkov (Imperia-Dynamo), 26 Mikhail Sidorov (ShVSM Slava Moscow), 27 Dimitri Malyakin (Krasny Yar Krasnoyarsk), 28 Andrey Bykanov (ShVSM Slava Moscow), 29 Sergey Kuzmento (Yenisy-STM Krasnoyarsk), 30 Rushan Yagudin (Krasnay Yar Krasnoyarsk).
The Stars: Kirill Kulemin, Vasily Artemiev e Igor Galinovskiy
Others who could impress: Victor Gresev, Alexander Yanyushkin e Igor Klyuchnikov
Preview
Can Russia win the Rugby World Cup?
No. Nobody on the planet would say that Russia has conditions to win the Rugby World Cup this year. But at the same time nobody thought that it would be possible to have Russia in New Zealand 2011. Russia has never played in a Rugby World Cup and four years ago there were no reports that they´d be debuting this time around. But it would be ignorance to suggest that Russia doesn´t have chances considering that the team qualified for Rugby World Cup 2011 with victories against European teams with RWC experience. Russia´s qualification was not by chance but, indeed, it was by quality. The Russian Bears defeated strong European countries including Romania. - that has participated in every Rugby World Cup in history. Russia is the debutant, but without question, New Zealand 2011 is not goint o be Russia´s only appearance at a Rugby World Cup. It is, rather, going to be the first of many. Russia already has an infrastructure that is superior to many countries. The countries domestic league is professional and is improving. This is vital, keeping in mind that Australia has not domestic competition, professional or amateur and that Scotland has only two teams and no domestic professional league. In other words, Russia already has the basis ready to explode to become a force in rugby and they want to, in some way, leave their mark on the world this year. Moscow is going to host the Rugby Sevens World Cup in 2013. For now Russia does not compete in European tournaments such as the Heineken Cup or Amlin Challenge Cup, but Russia is trying to participate in the Amlin Challenge Cup. It is just a matter of time considering that both Spain and Romania have a team each in the competition.
The Russian Professional League (Профессиональная регбийная лига) began in 2005 and in 2011 has eight professional teams. For 2012 it could have as many as 15 teams. The teams in 2011 are from various parts of the country, covering an area larger than Brazil. There are four teams in the capital, Moscow, (VVA-Podmoskovye, Slava Moscou, Fili Moscou and Spartak Moscou), three teams in Sibéria (Krasny Yar e Yenisy-STM from Krasnoyarsk and RC Novokuznetsk from Novokutznesk) and one team from Penza (Imperia Dynamo Penza). The distance from Moscow to Penza is 556 km and from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk is 3,360 km. In other words, the distances are larger than going from Brasilia to Quito (Equador) or from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago (Chile). But like in the case of Canada, the enormous distances are not blocking the progress of rugby in the country. Sibéria is where rugby is traditionally more popular.
Russia´s professional league is the best explanation for the evolution of rugby in the country and it is not only the Rusian national side that is improving. Rugby in the entire region of the former U.S.S.R and its former communist neighbours are benefiting. Like in the Six Nations, all professional teams in Russia have imported players. But, in large they are not rugby players from traditional teams like Argentina, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand or Samoa. The cuurrent Russian champion, VVA-Podmoskovye has three players from Moldova and one from Lithuania. Spartak has players from Georgia, Moldava and Azerbaijan - a country that is not even part of thwe IRB World Rankings. Slava has two players from Wales. Imperia-Dynamo Penza has players from Kazakhstan, Moldova and Ukraine. The three teams from Siberia have many players from Kazakhstan in additionl to players from georia and even New Zealand. Despite having so many countries represented in the league, the vast majority of players are Russian.
In addition to having plenty of potencial, Russia has players playing abroad. Secondrower, Sergueï Sergueïev played for Montauban (France) when the team was in the Top 14 Orange.Abother secondrower, Andreï Ostreïkov played for Agen (France) when it was in the Pro D2 (second division) and he now plays for Stade Aurillacois (Pro D2). Since 2008 another secondrower, Kirill Kulemin has played for Castres in the Top 14. Centre, Konstantin Rachkov has been playing in France since 2001. But themost interesting export is winger, Vasily Artemiev, who is to play in England for the Heineken Cup runners-up, Northampton after the Rugby World Cup. He studies in Ireland and graduated in Law before returning to Russia in 2008. During his time in Ireland, Artemiev played for the Irish school Boys and under 19 and under 20 Leinster teams and even the Ireland under 19 team. Curiously, Ireland and Russia will face each other in Rugby World Cup 2011.
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Russia´s qualification was not easy. The Bears had to face Germany Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Spain home and away with the two best teams advancing to RWC 2011. The qualification began in november 2008 with a 42-15 win vs Spain in Moscow. Next up Russia defeated Portugal 18-14 in Lisbon in february 2009. Two victories agasinst previous Rugby World Cup participants was incredible for Russia, but results just gort better. Two weeks after winning in Lisbon, Russia defeated Romania 28-19 in Bucharest to show that, without question there was a new force in eastern Europe. Because of political issues between Russia and Georgia the matches between the sides had to be relocated with Ukraine hosting and Georigia winning 29-21. The Bears completed an impressive 53-0 win vs Germany in Hanover in its final match of the first phase. This put Russia in second position, behind Georgia while Romania were in fourth behind Portugal.
The second phase took place between February and March 2010. Russia began with a 14-10 victory ina highly competitive match vs Portugal in Sochi. One week latter, Russia traveled to Madrid and defeated Spain 38-20 to almost confirm its qualification for the first time ever in a Rugby World Cup. All that was required was one more victory and it almost occured the following week as Russia drew 21-21 with Romania in Sochi. This meant Russia had to defeat either Germany or Georgia in the final two matches. The Ursos were too strong for Germany in winning 48-11 in Sochi and with this they qualified with one game in hand. The final match was vs Georgia and this time was played in Turkey with the Lelos winning 36-9. This meant Georgia qualified in Pool B as “Europa 1†and REussia in Pool B as “Europa 2â€. In addition to qualifying for New Zealand 2011, Surria also had a lot of success in general. The Bears defeated previous World Cup participants including Spain, Namibia, Romania and Uruguay. They also defeated the Czech Republic and Ukraine. The game against Namibia was played in Windhoek with Russia winning 30-15. The results in Europe were highly positive against all teams except Georgia. Russia played well in the Churchill Cup in both 2010 and 2011 but hads a disasterous match against Japan in which the Japanese won 75-3 in Tokyo in 2010 - a result that is very difficult to interpret.
Russia has a very difficult group in the World Cup. There are matches against Australia, Ireland, Italy and the United States of America. To complicate matter even further, Russia will only have eleve days for its three matches vs the USA, Italy and Ireland. its a higly complicated schedule. The Bears will put everything into their first match, the battle of the Cold War, vs the USA in New Plymouth. Russia could win the match, without question. The first international match between the countries took palce in June 2010 in the Churchill Cup. It was highly competitive with both teams winning at different times. In the end, the USA Eagles won 39-22. The second match between the teams was played in June 2011 and was even more competitive. After 65 minutes, scores were locked at 25-25 until the North Americans scored a try to win 32-25. The other matches took place in 1988 in Moscow with the USA winning by 31-16 and in Tokyo in 2004 with a 41-11 win for the USA.
There has only been one match ever between Russia and Ireland. It took place in the city of Krasnoyarsk in 2002 and was part of qualification for Rugby World Cup 2003. Ireland won 35-3. The game against Australia will go down in history as the first ever match between the sides. Matches between Russia and Italy are a different story as there have been 17 in total. The first took place in 1978 with Russia winning 11-9 in Rome. Russia also defeated Italy in 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989. In total, Russia won nine matches and Italy seven. But Italy have won every match since 1990 and has shown tremendous progress during this period. The last game between the sides was played in Moscow in 2006 with Italy winning 67-7 as part of qualification for Rugby World Cup 2007.
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My prediction is that Russia will be able to score tries and will be competitive in this area of play. The defence is going to be another story altogether. Russia has success in rugby Sevens and even defeated Australia in 2006 in London. The Russians should win respect and its participation will in no way be embarassing. Nevertheless, I cannot see Russia winning a match. The United States should be concentrated and play with its first choice XV to ensure they win the game. Ireland and Ausralia should win by big scores but Russia should score tries. Ireland won´t let itself be scared to death again, as in 2007 vs Georgia. The interesting match, besides the one vs the USA will the match vs Italy. The Italians will likely use the match to give fringe players opportunities because of the Italians match schedule. Hence, Russia could be more competitive than reputations suggest.
) so he is under no expectation, but I think he will be better than Doran-Jones for the Cherries and could do a good job there like Nieto does at Saracens (why has Nieto disappeared from the Italy scene?, doesn't even make the wider 45 man squad) and could be a future tighthead for Italy after Castro, he's only early twenties so Chistolini if he's good will be at Gloucester quite a while and should prove to be a good investment
