June Internationals
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Danny Care scores at full time and England win 28 to 14.
Deserved win, but the decision to disallow a try by Jeremy Thrush for the Baabaas was somewhat controversial.Hard to make more comments on the game. My stream was constantly interrupted by buffering (but I couldn't find a better one) and that was quite distracting.
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@Stargazer said in June Internationals:
Deliberate knock-ons (without any intention to catch the ball), are they not yellow-carded in the NH like in Super Rugby?
Maybe your stream buffered at wrong moment? Care looked to be trying to catch it, as far as I could see. Officials seemed to read it that way too.
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@Disgusted-of-TW said in June Internationals:
@Stargazer said in June Internationals:
Deliberate knock-ons (without any intention to catch the ball), are they not yellow-carded in the NH like in Super Rugby?
Maybe your stream buffered at wrong moment? Care looked to be trying to catch it, as far as I could see. Officials seemed to read it that way too.
Yeah, I saw it live, but it started buffering straight after, so if they showed replays of that knock-on, I couldn't watch it. My impression was that he didn't genuinely try, but that impression may have been wrong.
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Manu Samoa squad named for June July Internationals
Eight new caps named
Aaron Mauger named as new Assistant CoachThe Manu Samoa squad for the 2017 June and July international season has today been named by the Samoa Rugby Union.
The squad is:
FORWARDS
1 Census Johnston (Racing 92, FRA) - Lalomanu, Falevao
2 Paul Alo-Emile (Stade Francais, FRA) – Leulumoega Tuai/Fasito’oTai/Falefa
3 Viliamu Afatia (Racing 92, FRA) - Vaiala, Saoluafata
4 Nephi Leatigaga (Piacenza, ITA) - Salelologa, Siumu
5 Hisa Sasagi (Otago, NZ) - Malie, Vaisala
6 Bronson Fotualii-Tauakipulu (Northshore, NZ) - Faleapuna
7 Maatulimanu Leiataua (Bayonne, FRA) – Manono, Safune
8 Elia Elia (Harlequins, UK) – Salelesi, Afega
9 Seilala Lam (Nevers, FRA) – Gaitaivai, Malie, Taga
10 Faatiga Lemalu (Saracens, UK) – Faleasiu, Lefaga
11 Chris Vui (Bristol, UK) – Foailuga, Lano, Saasaai
12 Masalosalo Tutaia (Pau, FRA) – Nofoalii, Matautu Lefaga
13 Taiasina Tuifua (Lyon, FRA) – Lauli’I, Sili
14 Piula Faasalele (Toulouse, FRA) – Magiagi, Nofoalii
15 Jack Lam (Bristol, UK) – Gaitaivai, Malie, Taga
16 Alafoti Faosiliva (Worcester, UK) – Afega, Tuanai
17 Faalemiga Selesele (Hawkes Bay, NZ) – Moataa, Satupaitea, Saleleloga
18 Faifili Levave (Mitsubishi, JPN) – Lalomanu, Fasitoo-Uta
19 Vavae Tuilagi (Carcassonne, FRA) – Fatausi, Fogapoa, Lalomalava
20 Kelly Meafua (West Harbour, AUST) - LalomaugaBACKS
21 Kahn Fotualii (Bath, UK) - Faleapuna
22 Auvasa Faleali’i (Nevers, FRA) – Letogo, Gagaifo
23 Dwayne Polataivao (Northcote, NZ) – Lefagaoalii, Nofoalii
24 Tusiata Pisi (Bristol, UK) – Lefaga, Safaatoa, Toamua
25 D’Angelo Leuila (Papatoetoe, NZ) – Gataivai, Fagalii
26 Reynold Lee Lo (Cardiff Blues, WLS) – Vailima, Magiagi, Satoalepai
27 Kieron Fonotia (Ospreys, WLS) - Apia
28 Alapati Leiua (Bristol, UK) - Malie
29 Henry Taefu (Queensland Reds, AUST) – Siufaga, Samatau Falelatai
30 Tila Mealoi (Apia, Aleipata, SAM) – Lalomanu Aleipata
31 David Lemi (Bristol, UK) – CAPTAIN – Iva, Levi
32 Albert Nikoro (West Scarborough, AUST) – Vaiala, Vaiusu
33 Tim Nanai Williams (Chiefs, NZ) – Manono, Falelatai
34 Ahsee Tuala (Northampton, UK) – Moamoa, Gataivai
35 Ken Pisi (Northampton, UK) - Lefaga, Safaatoa, ToamuaUnavailable - injury
1 Logovii Mulipola (Leicester, UK)
2 Sakaria Taulafo (Stade Francais, FRA)
3 Antony Perenise (Bristol, UK)
4 Motu Matuu (Gloucester, UK)
5 Oneone Faafou (Vaiala, SAM)
6 TJ Ioane (Sale, UK)
7 Winston Stanley (Harlequins, UK)Unavailable - personal
1 Paul Williams (Stade Francais, FRA)
2 Paul Perez (Toulouse, FRA)
3 Naama Leleimalefaga (Worcester, UK)New Caps
1 Paul Alo-Emile (Stade Francais, FRA)
2 Masalosalo Tutaia (Pau, FRA)
3 Kieron Fonotia (Ospery, WAL)
4 Henry Taefu (Reds, AUST)
5 Bronson Fotualii-Tauakipulu (Northshore, NZ)
6 Auvasa Faleali’i (Nevers, FRA)
7 Tila Mealoi (Aleipata, SAM)
8 Kelly Meafou (West Harbour, AUST)Head Coach Namuluaulu Alama Ieremia said the squad represented a solid mix of experience and new and upcoming talent.
“We are delighted with the squad we have named today. We have some very experienced players in the squad, but we have also ensured we have injected some new energy into this playing group.
“Samoa Rugby has been going through a period of healthy change, and we believe we’ve picked a solid squad for the upcoming season.
“We kick off our campaign as we did two years ago, with the opportunity of a lifetime to play against the World Champion All Blacks. Then we play Wales in Apia plus our World Cup qualification test matches against our brothers from Tonga and Fiji”
“While Apia Park will always be our true home ground, the fact that we are playing at Eden Park signals an opportunity to call that ground, our home away from home with all our supporters and families in Auckland and NZ,” he said.
“We have a huge international season ahead of us, and like other Pacific nations we have to manage the fact our talent comes from all around the world.
“Unfortunately some talented players were not available this season because of injury, but it has also given us the opportunity to blood in new talent,” he said.
Samoa Rugby Union has today also announced the appointment of former All Black Aaron Mauger as assistant coach.
Namulauulu Alama Ieremia said:
“After discussing earlier in the year this opportunity, I am grateful to have someone of Aaron’s calibre join our coaching team. His coaching pedigree is much in demand around the world, and he will fill an area of need in our coaching setup that will assist us greatly.”Aaron Mauger said: “I am very humbled and excited about this opportunity. Manu Samoa Rugby has always had a strong place in my heart due to family bloodlines and I have always been a close follower and proud supporter of the team over the years.
“I feel very privileged to be able to join the team and help them through a very important period in Samoa Rugby. This team is a great fit for me and the timing is good.
“The opportunity to work alongside some good people in a team that has a rich culture and strong connections with its people appeals to me immensely,” Mauger said.
Source: Manu Samoa FB page
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Pumas squad for the June tests against England and Georgia:
Forwards: Matías Alemanno, Felipe Arregui, Rodrigo Baez, Agustín Creevy (c), Santiago Garcia Botta, Ramiro Herrera, Tomás Lavanini, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Tomás Lezana, Benjamín Macome, Pablo Matera, Julían Montoya, Lucas Noguera, Javier Ortega Desio, Guido Petti, Enrique Pieretto, Leonardo Senatore, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Backs: Gonzalo Bertranou, Emiliano Boffelli, Santiago Cordero, Jerónimo de la Fuente, Bautista Ezcurra, Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Juan Martín Hernández, Martín Landajo, Manuel Montero, Matias Moroni, Ramiro Moyano, Matías Orlando, Nicolás Sánchez, Joaquín Tuculet
Argentina name squad for June
Argentina have revealed their 32-man squad for the June Tests at home against England and Georgia.
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@Stargazer said in June Internationals:
Pumas squad for the June tests against England and Georgia:
Forwards: Matías Alemanno, Felipe Arregui, Rodrigo Baez, Agustín Creevy (c), Santiago Garcia Botta, Ramiro Herrera, Tomás Lavanini, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Tomás Lezana, Benjamín Macome, Pablo Matera, Julían Montoya, Lucas Noguera, Javier Ortega Desio, Guido Petti, Enrique Pieretto, Leonardo Senatore, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Backs: Gonzalo Bertranou, Emiliano Boffelli, Santiago Cordero, Jerónimo de la Fuente, Bautista Ezcurra, Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Juan Martín Hernández, Martín Landajo, Manuel Montero, Matias Moroni, Ramiro Moyano, Matías Orlando, Nicolás Sánchez, Joaquín Tuculet
Argentina have revealed their 32-man squad for the June Tests at home against England and Georgia.
Only picking local players seems untenable when you only have one team and it's crap.
Imagine if the Kiwis could only pick players from the Warriors?
Quite a nice little development tour for Lucky Eddie considering how depleted his squad is.
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England squad for Argentina tour:
Forwards
Don Armand (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Will Collier (Harlequins, uncapped)
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Charlie Ewels (Bath Rugby, 3 caps)
Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 1 cap)
Dylan Hartley, captain (Northampton Saints, 84 caps)
Nathan Hughes (Wasps, 8 caps)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, uncapped)
Joe Launchbury (Wasps, 42 caps)
Matt Mullan (Wasps, 15 caps)
Chris Robshaw, vice captain (Harlequins, 55 caps)
Nick Schonert (Worcester Warriors, uncapped)
Tommy Taylor (Wasps, 1 cap)
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Harry Williams (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Mark Wilson (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)Backs
Mike Brown, vice captain (Harlequins, 60 caps)
Danny Care, vice captain (Harlequins, 71 caps)
Joe Cokanasiga (London Irish, uncapped)
Ollie Devoto (Exeter Chiefs, 1cap)
Nathan Earle (Saracens, uncapped)
George Ford, vice captain (Bath Rugby, 36 caps)
Piers Francis (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Sam James (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Alex Lozowski (Saracens, uncapped)
Harry Mallinder (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Jack Maunder (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped)
Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby, 25 caps)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 5 caps)
Denny Solomona (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Marland Yarde (Harlequins, 11 caps)The following players were not available for selection:
Josh Beaumont (Sale Sharks, uncapped)
Rob Buchanan (Harlequins, uncapped)
Jack Clifford (Harlequins, 10 caps)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 74 caps)
Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 4 caps)
Elliot Daly (Wasps, 13 caps)
Tom Ellis (Bath Rugby, uncapped)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, 52 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 17 caps)
James Haskell (Wasps, 75 caps)
Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 12 caps)
Sam Jones (Wasps, uncapped)
Jonathan Joseph (Bath Rugby, 33 caps)
George Kruis (Saracens, 20 caps)
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, 58 caps)
Joe Marchant (Harlequins, uncapped)
Joe Marler (Harlequins, 51 caps)
Ryan Mills (Worcester Warriors, uncapped)
Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 23 caps)
Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins, 8 caps)
Ben Te’o (Worcester Warriors, 8 caps)
Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 34 caps)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 42 caps)
Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, 26 caps)
Tom Wood (Northampton Saints, 50 caps)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 70 caps)http://www.englandrugby.com/news/england-confirm-squad-for-argentina-tour/
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Wallabies 34-man squad for June Series
Forwards
Allan Alaalatoa, 9 Tests, ACT Brumbies
Rory Arnold, 9 Tests, ACT Brumbies
Adam Coleman, 9 Tests, Western Force
Sam Carter, 13 Tests, ACT Brumbies
Jack Dempsey*, NSW Waratahs
Ned Hanigan*, NSW Waratahs
Richard Hardwick*, Western Force
Scott Higginbotham, 32 Tests, Queensland Reds
Michael Hooper, 65 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Sekope Kepu, 77 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Tolu Latu, 4 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Stephen Moore (c), 117 Tests, Queensland Reds
Tatafu Polota-Nau, 68 Tests, Western Force
Tom Robertson, 7 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Scott Sio, 30 Tests, ACT Brumbies
Toby Smith, 4 Tests, Melbourne Rebels
Lopeti Timani, 6 Tests, Melbourne Rebels
Lukhan Tui*, Queensland RedsBacks
Quade Cooper, 67 Tests, Queensland Reds
Israel Folau, 52 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Bernard Foley, 42 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Will Genia, 75 Tests, Stade Francais
Kyle Godwin, 1 Test, ACT Brumbies
Dane Haylett-Petty, 14 Tests, Western Force
Reece Hodge, 10 Tests, Melbourne Rebels
Karmichael Hunt*, Queensland Reds
Samu Kerevi, 8 Tests, Queensland Reds
Marika Koroibete*, Melbourne Rebels
Tevita Kuridrani, 45 Tests, ACT Brumbies
Eto Nabuli*, Queensland Reds
Sefa Naivalu, 6 Tests, Melbourne Rebels
Nick Phipps, 52 Tests, NSW Waratahs
Joe Powell*, ACT Brumbies
Henry Speight, 11 Tests, ACT BrumbiesDean Mumm, Scott Fardy, Rob Simmons, Kane Douglas, Rob Horne and Will Skelton have all been omitted from Cheika’s first 2017 squad. Eight potential debutants have been named in the June squad, with Ned Hanigan, Marika Koroibete, Richard Hardwick, Joe Powell, Jack Dempsey, Eto Nabuli, Lukhan Tui and Karmichael Hunt in the mix. (...) While many of the most high-profile omissions are heading overseas or retiring, Cheika said the future had no impact on that. -
That's a bloody young squad. The second row has 31 caps, and Carter makes nearly half of those.
The back row has three rookies. Capable young men but jeez...
There are a lot of * marking potential debutants in this squad. Fiji, Scotland, and Italy will have raised eyebrows...
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@pukunui There are more players of Island/Maori origin than of European descent in the Wallaby squad. First time ever I reckon and it shows how much the landscape has changed in Australian rugby. Should make the wallabies a lot more physical though.
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@akan004 said in June Internationals:
@pukunui There are more players of Island/Maori origin than of European descent in the Wallaby squad. First time ever I reckon and it shows how much the landscape has changed in Australian rugby. Should make the wallabies a lot more physical though.
Yeah, 18 players.
Good luck spotting the 18th 😉
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Cheika's changing of the guard in June squad
