2018 November Internationals
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Tuilagi gone. Ashton on the bench. Back to the future...
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@scribe Reminds me of former French player Jean Condom. Can only presume his nickname was Johnny!
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If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
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@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
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@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...
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@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...
@catogrande said in 2018 November Internationals:
@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...
England have the ability to make more people happy through a loss than a win.
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@catogrande said in 2018 November Internationals:
@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...
England have the ability to make more people happy through a loss than a win.
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@catogrande said in 2018 November Internationals:
@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:
@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:
@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:
If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.
What a salesman!
And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?
No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...
England have the ability to make more people happy through a loss than a win.
We think of it as care in the community.
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Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:
1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia*, 4. Sam Ulufonua*, 5. Leva Fifita, 6. Dan Faleafa, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Sione Vailanu,
9 Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Daniel Kilioni, 12. Siale Piutau (c), 13. Alaska Taufa, 14. Viliami Lolohea, 15. Vunga Lilo.Reserves:
16 Sefo Sakalia, 17. 'Otutolu Fahamokioa*, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Valentino Mapapalangi, 20. Zane Kapeli*, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Latiume Fosita, 23. Latu Vaeno* -
Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:
1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia*, 4. Sam Ulufonua*, 5. Leva Fifita, 6. Dan Faleafa, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Sione Vailanu,
9 Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Daniel Kilioni, 12. Siale Piutau (c), 13. Alaska Taufa, 14. Viliami Lolohea, 15. Vunga Lilo.Reserves:
16 Sefo Sakalia, 17. 'Otutolu Fahamokioa*, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Valentino Mapapalangi, 20. Zane Kapeli*, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Latiume Fosita, 23. Latu Vaeno*@stargazer said in 2018 November Internationals:
Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:
1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 10. Kurt Morath, , 12. Siale Piutau (c),
18. Ben Tameifuna, 21. Leon FukofukaI need to follow PI rigby closer. The above are the only names I (think) I have ever heard of previously.
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By the way, I've been keeping the test schedule and team lists up-to-date. Link for whoever is interested:
https://www.thesilverfern.com/2018/10/25/2018-november-internationals/
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Manu Samoa team to play USA:
1 Logovi’i Mulipola (Newcastle Falcons, UK)
2 Motu Matu’u (London Irish,UK)
3 Paul Alo-Emile (Stade Francaise, FRANCE)
4 Kane Leaupepe (Bay of Plenty, NZ)
5 Filo Paulo (London Irish, UK)
6 Josh Tyrell (Doncaster, UK)
7 Jack Lam (captain) (Bristol Rugby Club, UK)
8 Faifili Levave (Auckland, NZ)
9 Melani Matavao (Otago, NZ)
10 Tusi Pisi (Bristol Rugby Club, UK)
11 JJ Taulagi (Hawkes Bay, NZ)
12 Alapati Leiua (Bristol Rugby Club, UK)
13 Rey Lee-Lo (Cardiff Blues, WALES)
14 Ed Fidow (Aix Marseille, France)
15 Ah See Tuala (Northampton, UK)
16 Ray Niuia (North Harbour, NZ)
17 Jordan Lay (Bristol, UK)
18 James Lay (Bay of Plenty, NZ)
19 Ben Nee-Nee (North Harbour, NZ)
20 Iakopo Petelo-Mapu (Aana Chiefs, Samoa)
21 Dwayne Polataivao (Northcote, NZ)
22 D’Angelo Leuila (Papatoetoe, NZ)
23 Stacey Ili (Hawkes Bay, NZ) -
@stargazer said in 2018 November Internationals:
Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:
1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 10. Kurt Morath, , 12. Siale Piutau (c),
18. Ben Tameifuna, 21. Leon FukofukaI need to follow PI rigby closer. The above are the only names I (think) I have ever heard of previously.
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@stargazer said in 2018 November Internationals:
Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:
1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 10. Kurt Morath, , 12. Siale Piutau (c),
18. Ben Tameifuna, 21. Leon FukofukaI need to follow PI rigby closer. The above are the only names I (think) I have ever heard of previously.
@booboo Here's a link to an article with the line-up that inludes the clubs of most players: https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/375454/sport-five-players-set-for-ikale-tahi-debut
Lock Sam Ulufonua played for the Magpies this season; prop Tolu Fahamokioa is a Wellington player.
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USA squad for the test against Samo: https://www.usarugby.org/2018/11/mens-eagles-name-starting-lineup-for-test-match-with-samoa/
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Referees and coaches involved in the November window have met ahead of the opening round of test matches this weekend, furthering ongoing commitment to open dialogue and alignment.
With a busy window of more than 60 men's and women's matches kicking off on Friday, the regular workshop enables referees and coaches to consider key areas of game-management and coaching approach. November focus areas include foul play, the scrum pre-feed, offside at the tackle and ruck and closing the gap in the lineout.
While the approach for November is one of ‘no change’ to recent international windows, World Rugby re-emphasised its 'zero-tolerance' expectation regarding the officiating of foul play in the interests of player welfare.
Following a review of recent matches, including those outside the window last weekend, match officials were reminded of their obligations in sanctioning illegal no arms tackles, high tackles and charging with the forearm or elbow, as the international federation furthers its commitment to evidence-based head injury prevention. This was also reinforced at a highly-productive match officials/disciplinary workshop.
World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Alain Rolland also outlined the revised Television Match Official (TMO) protocol trial that will operate at tier one hosted tests from this weekend (read the details here).
Match official focus areas as agreed and calibrated in advance of the 2018 Six Nations
- Scrum: The match officials are looking for infringements including pre-engagement, pushing early, crooked feeds, non-hooking and wheeling
- Lineout: The match officials are looking for infringements including closing, stepping or running into the gap before the ball is thrown in
- Space: Match officials are looking for infringements that close space, including from kick-offs and kicks and at the tackle/ruck and maul
- Penalty tries: A penalty try will be awarded if an act of foul play prevents a probable try
- Foul play: Match officials will be vigilant for ball carriers who lead into contact with the elbow or forearm to the neck or head, no arms tackles (Law 9.16), high tackles (Law 9.13), neck rolls and ruck-charging
