2022 NH tour, not ABs
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Ozzie squad
Michael Hooper returns but Kurtley Beale in flux as Wallabies name squad for Europe tour
Former skipper Hooper returns after dealing with ‘mindset’ issues as the Wallabies prepare to play France, Ireland, Scotland and Italy on Spring tour
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@Duluth gave up 2 minutes in. The interviewers have already asked the same question 10 different ways fishing for a headline. Fucking annoying.
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Springbok year-end tour fixtures:
Saturday, 5 November: South Africa vs Ireland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Thursday, 10 November: SA Select XV vs Munster (venue TBC)
Saturday, 12 November: South Africa v France (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
Thursday, 17 November: SA Select XV v Bristol Bears (Ashton Gate, Bristol)
Saturday, 19 November: South Africa v Italy (Stadio Luigi Ferarris, Genoa)
Saturday, 26 November: South Africa v England (Twickenham, London)Bok test squad
Props: Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks), Steven Kitshoff, Frans Malherbe (both DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Cell C Sharks)Hookers: Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Cell C Sharks)
Locks: Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Eben Etzebeth (Cell C Sharks), Salmaan Moerat (DHL Stormers)
Loose Forwards: Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Siya Kolisi (Cell C Sharks), Elrigh Louw (Vodacom Bulls), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs)
Utility Forwards: Deon Fourie (DHL Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat)
Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Jaden Hendrikse (Cell C Sharks)
Flyhalf: Johan Goosen (Vodacom Bulls)
Centres: Jesse Kriel (Yokohama Canon Eagles), Damian de Allende (Wild Knights)
Outside Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Willie le Roux (Toyota Verblitz), Makazole Mapimpi (Cell C Sharks), Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls), Sbu Nkosi (Vodacom Bulls)
Utility Back: Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers)
(this will probably the players available for the England test)
Another 11 players to be add (probably NH clubs players)Vincent Koch, Handre Pollard, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Cobus Reinach, Cheslin Kolbe, Trevor Nyakane, Rynhard Elstadt, Warrick Gelant, Andre Esterhuizen
SA A team to be announced later
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@OomPB That's a hell of an itinerary.
Current number 3 plays numbers 1,2 and 5, all away.
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Forwards
Alex Coles (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Luke Cowan-Dickie
Tom Curry
Ellis Genge
Joe Heyes
Jonny Hill
Maro Itoje
Courtney Lawes
Lewis Ludlam
George McGuigan (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)
Val Rapava Ruskin (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, uncapped)
Bevan Rodd
Sam Simmonds
Kyle Sinckler
Jack Singleton
Hugh Tizard (Saracens, uncapped)
Billy Vunipola
Mako Vunipola
Jack Willis
Backs
Henry Arundell
Joe Cokanasiga
Owen Farrell
Max Malins
George Furbank
Will Joseph
Jonny May
Cadan Murley (Harlequins, uncapped)
Jack Nowell
Guy Porter
Raffi Quirke
Marcus Smith
Freddie Steward
Manu Tuilagi
Jack van Poortlviet
Ben Youngs
Unavailable for selection due to injury: Alfie Barbeary, Ollie Chessum, Nic Dolly, Alex Dombrandt, Charlie Ewels, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, Jamie George, Sam Jeffries, Nick Isiekwe, Harry Randall, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, Jack Walker. -
Biggar out injured as Wales name autumn squad
Wales captain Dan Biggar is ruled out of the autumn series with a knee injury as coach Wayne Pivac names five uncapped players.
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@Machpants said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
Biggar out injured as Wales name autumn squad
Wales captain Dan Biggar is ruled out of the autumn series with a knee injury as coach Wayne Pivac names five uncapped players.
Strong squad
Pivac obviously hasn’t watched any Cardiff matches
How the fuck is Priestland selected above Evans?
Or Sheedy for that matter?
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@KiwiMurph said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
Former Wallaby Jack Dempsey included in the Scottish squad. No Finn Russell.
He’ll hopefully provide some punch
#rehashingthesameshitjoke
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Ireland players not selected due to injury: Lowe, Earls, Conway, Larmour, Ronan Kelleher, Henderson
Banned: Aki
Players selected with injury: Jas Ryan, Gibson-Park, T Beirne, Keenan, Van der Flier, Conan, Casey.Nov Matches:
Nov 4: Ireland A vs New Zealand XV - RDS - selling
Nov 5: Ireland v South Africa - Lansdowne Road - sold out
Nov: 10: Munster v SA XV - Pairc uí Chaoimh - sold out
Nov 12: Ireland v Fiji - Lansdowne Road - selling
Nov 16: Leinster v Chile - Donnybrook Stadium - friendly/free
Nov 19: Ireland v Australia - Lansdowne Road - sold out -
@Derm-McCrum said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
Banned: Aki
I didn't know that so went and had a look. Farce. He gets mitigation and the opportunity to reduce his sentence, despite having been in front of the judiciary for similar conduct the year before, as well as 2 years before that.
At least he's sorry though.
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@Bones dirty Irish fluffybunny
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@Crucial this can make or break the Bokke. Ideal preparation for WC 2023.
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@antipodean he ended Senatla season. But his reaction to the ref was much worse then the incident.
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@Bones said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
@Derm-McCrum said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
Banned: Aki
I didn't know that so went and had a look. Farce. He gets mitigation and the opportunity to reduce his sentence, despite having been in front of the judiciary for similar conduct the year before, as well as 2 years before that.
At least he's sorry though.
Also got aggravating factors applied for previous which added two weeks back on
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Just watched the clip and from that it is obvious that players/coaches and laws and still not singing from the same book. Aki argues that he can’t clean out any other way but that is the whole point. If you can’t, you don’t. There is no right to clean out if someone is over the ball only a right to try to do so legally.
Interesting that he was charged under failure to bind which is good but his binding attempt is no different to others actions all the time. I maintain that WR have left the option for this type of thing to happen by not enforcing proper binding and punishing afterwards only when head contact happens is not preventative -
@Crucial he didn't argue he demanded. Sexton do the same.
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@MiketheSnow he'll watch tomorrow.
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@OomPB said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
@Crucial he didn't argue he demanded. Sexton do the same.
Learning from the best 😄
Sexton really is a whiny prick.
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@Bones said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
@Derm-McCrum said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
Banned: Aki
I didn't know that so went and had a look. Farce. He gets mitigation and the opportunity to reduce his sentence, despite having been in front of the judiciary for similar conduct the year before, as well as 2 years before that.
At least he's sorry though.
Yes - there's a graphic somewhere from URC showing the rationale for his ban, including mitigation, but also taking into account his previous red cards.
"“These mitigating factors warranted a reduction in the sanction of four weeks. The player’s previous suspensions for red cards in 2019 and 2021 for foul play involving head contact, as well as his suspension and warning for previous conduct relating to interactions with referees, were considered aggravating factors, which the judicial officer decided warranted a further two weeks of sanction."
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Thanks guys for assuming I'm so embedded in TSF culture that I didn't even read the article I posted and cited. It means a lot.
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@Bones said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
He gets mitigation and the opportunity to reduce his sentence, despite having been in front of the judiciary for similar conduct the year before, as well as 2 years before that.
This is what I responded to in my case. Mitigation is on the event and its severity alongside the player's response. Track record is then assessed against the sanction and a further sanction is applied if warranted. That's the process. As with all cases, an opportunity to reduce the length of the agreed ban if the guilty party undergoes training is included. In this instance, it's unlikely to make any difference as Aki has not been selected for the test squad and would not be ready for the third test.
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@Derm-McCrum I thought he wasn't selected due to being banned? Mitigation for being sorry should be extremely rare when you're in front of the judiciary on your 3rd strike.
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'Ikale Tahi now down two players as Scarlets season continues to implode after this morning flogging courtesy of Connacht
Sam Lousi disciplinary verdict
The disciplinary process related to Sam Lousi's red card in the BKT United Rugby Championship round 5 game against Zebre Parma on Saturday, October 15, has resulted in a four-match suspension.
Vaea Fifita disciplinary verdict
The disciplinary process related to Vaea Fifita (Scarlets) red card in the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Cardiff Rugby has resulted in a four-week ban. After an act of foul play…
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@Bones said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
@Derm-McCrum I thought he wasn't selected due to being banned? Mitigation for being sorry should be extremely rare when you're in front of the judiciary on your 3rd strike.
I quite agree.
You're right, he wasn't selected because he was banned. In theory, that doesn't stop Farrell bringing him in for 3rd test vs Australia if Aki were to do the rehab training, but he still would have no prep time so Farrell won't.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in 2022 NH tour, not ABs:
WTF, were they trying to create the hardest to read fixtures list?
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@Nepia I know right, I thought that when I posted it. OK on my laptop but awful on a phone. Some tasty fixtures next weekend though. Ire v SA especially.
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Hooper returns for Australia against Scotland
Michael Hooper will play his first Test since July when Australia take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Springbok squads
Springbok squad:Props: Thomas du Toit (Cell C Sharks), Steven Kitshoff (DHL Stormers), Vincent Koch (unattached), Frans Malherbe (DHL Stormers), Ox Nche (Cell C Sharks), Trevor Nyakane (Racing 92)
Hookers: Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears), Bongi Mbonambi (Cell C Sharks)
Locks: Lood de Jager (Wild Knights), Eben Etzebeth (Cell C Sharks), Jason Jenkins (Leinster), Salmaan Moerat, Marvin Orie (both DHL Stormers)
Loose forwards: Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz), Siya Kolisi (Cell C Sharks), Evan Roos (DHL Stormers), Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs), Marco van Staden (Vodacom Bulls), Jasper Wiese (Leicester Tigers)
Utility forwards: Deon Fourie (DHL Stormers), Franco Mostert (Honda Heat)
Scrumhalves: Faf de Klerk (Canon Eagles), Jaden Hendrikse (Cell C Sharks), Cobus Reinach (Montpellier)
Flyhalves: Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse (both DHL Stormers)
Centres: Damian de Allende (Wild Knights), Andre Esterhuizen (Harlequins), Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles)
Outside backs: Willie le Roux (Toyota Verblitz), Makazole Mapimpi (Cell C Sharks), Sbu Nkosi (Vodacom Bulls)
Utility backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse (Vodacom Bulls), Cheslin Kolbe (Toulon), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers)
SA ‘A’ squad:
Forwards: Simphiwe Matanzima (Vodacom Bulls), Ntuthuko Mchunu (Cell C Sharks), Sazi Sandi (DHL Stormers), Mornay Smith (Vodacom Bulls), Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls), Joseph Dweba (DHL Stormers), Andre-Hugo Venter (DHL Stormers), Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls), Phepsi Buthelezi (Cell C Sharks), Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Cell C Sharks).
Backs: Herschel Jantjies (DHL Stormers), Sanele Nohamba (Emirates Lions), Grant Williams (Cell C Sharks), Johan Goosen (Vodacom Bulls), Gianni Lombard (Emirates Lions), Aphelele Fassi (Cell C Sharks), Cornal Hendricks (Vodacom Bulls), Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL Stormers), Henco van Wyk (Emirates Lions).
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SA Rugby
Exciting mix named in Springbok and SA ‘A’ squ
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Former Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up four years after making his Test debut, as head coach Jacques Nienaber named his 35-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour.South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick, meanwhile, included nine capped Springboks in a 19-man squad that will travel to Ireland next week Saturday for their two-match tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, where they will be joined by seven players from Nienaber’s squad following the Springboks’ opening Test against the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, 5 November.
This will see the Springbok squad comprise of 28 players and the SA ‘A’ team 26 players.
This Test will be followed by another three Internationals for the Boks against France in Marseille on 12 November, Italy in Genoa on 19 November and England in London on 26 November on the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour.
The SA ‘A’ team, meanwhile, will face Munster on Thursday, 10 November, and the Bristol Bears on 17 November.
Libbok and Feinberg-Mngomezulu are the only uncapped players in Nienaber’s 35-man squad, Jenkins played his only Test against Wales in Washington in 2018, while Sbu Nkosi and Marco van Staden are also back in the Bok mix after last playing in the green and gold in 2021.
Stick’s SA ‘A’ team, in turn feature capped Springboks Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop), Joseph Dweba (hooker), Ruan Nortje (lock), Sikhumbuzo Notshe (loose forward), Herschel Jantjies, Grant Williams (both scrumhalves), Johan Goosen (flyhalf), Aphelele Fassi and Cornal Hendricks (both utility backs).
A flush of exciting young players, who have made their presence felt at franchise level, have also been included in the touring squad, including the likes of former Junior Bok captain Phepsi Buthelezi (loose forward), Sanele Nohamba (scrumhalf), Henco van Wyk (centre), Gianni Lombard and Suleiman Hartzenberg (both utility backs).
Summing up the composition of the exciting 54-man squad, SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said: “This is a very important tour for both teams in terms of measuring how we perform against some of the top countries and clubs in the world and to give a wider group of players an opportunity to play at this level, less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup.
“We have some exciting young talent making a strong statement for their franchises and clubs, and since we are limited to selecting only a specified number of players for the Springbok squad, we would not have been able to see some of them in action, so we are delighted to have this SA ‘A’ tour.
“This team is the closest one can get to represent the Springboks and given the quality of the Munster and Bristol teams and the electric atmospheres expected at those sold-out matches, this will be the perfect opportunity for those players to put up their hands for the World Cup squad.”
Nienaber said he tried to strike a balance between experience and exposing a few young players to the national team on this tour.
“We are facing three of the top five teams in the world in Ireland, France and England, and we are building our squad for the World Cup next year at the same time, so it was important to maintain consistency in selection while also rewarding a few talented young players for their steady form this season,” said Nienaber.
“The fact that a few key players were ruled out due to injury also played a role this process, but we know what we have in those players, and it has granted us an opportunity to see what the next generation of players can do at this level. This will bode well for the Rugby World Cup and beyond.”
On the selection of Libbok, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Jenkins, Nienaber added: “Manie and Sacha have shown what they are capable of at Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Junior Springbok level, while Jason has been in fine form for Leinster, and we are thrilled to see them being called up to what is a largely settled squad.”
Stick was also excited about the group of players that will travel with the SA ‘A’ team and said: “With this group of players, we will be able to select quality match-day squads for both matches with some capped Springboks and enthusiastic, talented young players, and I cannot wait to work with this group.
“For some players this will serve as a golden opportunity to throw their names into the hat for selection for the World Cup, while others will want to reinforce the faith the Bok coaches have had in them in the last few years, and it doesn’t get more exciting than that as a coach.
“I’ve worked with some of these players at Junior Springbok level and a few more during the Green and Gold Showdown in 2020, and I have full faith in the talent within the squad and the players’ abilities.”
The full Springbok squad will assemble in Dublin on Monday, while the SA ‘A’ players are set to depart for Cork next weekend to begin their preparations for the midweek games, where they will be joined by some of the coaches and players from the Bok squad.
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Here's your watch guide for this weekend's games (NZ only):
SS1 = Sky Sport 1 etc
SSSel = Sky Sport SelectThe replays in this table are on the same day, unless it says otherwise.
There may be a few more replays in the early hours.
Obviously, all subject to change.
Date match Live Replay 1 Replay 2 Friday, 4/11/22 11.35pm AB7s v Samoa 7s SS1 Saturday, 5/11/22 8.45am Ireland 'A' v All Blacks XV SS1 2.00pm - SSSel 4.30pm Canada women v England women Three 6.35pm AB7s v Hong Kong 7s SS2 7.30pm Black Ferns v France women Three 11.03pm AB7s v Aussie 7s SS1 Sunday, 6/11/22 2.00am Scotland v Fiji SS1 Mon 11.00pm - SS1 2.00am Italy v Samoa SS2 Mon 1.00am - SS1 4.15am Wales v All Blacks SS1 12.00pm - SS2 9.00pm - SS1 6.30am Ireland v South Africa SS2 12.00pm - SSSel 9.00pm - SS2 6.30am Spain v Tonga Word Rugby site? - - 9.00am France v Australia SS1 11.00pm - SS1 Mon 4.00pm - SS1 from 2.35pm day 3 Hong Kong 7s SSSel Monday, 7/11/22 3.15am England v Argentina SS1 8.00am - SS1 6.30pm - SS1 -
For Aus see below:
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Test matches are on Stan (except Spain/Tonga)
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Women's RWC on Stan
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Hong Kong 7s on Bein Sports (available via Foxtel/Kayo or standalone on Bein)
All Blacks XV vs Ireland A not shown
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Squad update Tonga:
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@KiwiMurph This link might work
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@Higgins It now says "This video is private".
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I have found livestream of the Spain v Tonga game. Not posting the link, because I don't want it to disappear.
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bit of a jersey clash in Ireland South Africa game
Aki Banned For Eight Weeks
