Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
To top it off, the young hooker for Crusaders is the Whitelock's cousin!!! We working on a breeding programme over there.
Hurricanes vs Waratahs Saturday 6th April
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Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
Also interesting the remarks about halfbacks, as I always thought Wallabies (and Aussie teams) always tended to have a lot of their 9s as the playmaker , where tradionally, where ABs tend to run the backline from 10. I not saying always but just a trend in Aus with players like Farr Jones, Gregan and even Genia. I know Larkham, Noddy etc were great 10s, but just played a little like 12s did in NZ as almost second playmaker. I could be wrong (and probably am) just impression I have had for awhile.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
From the 2000s in Australia...
Last ones to both play for Aus were the Kefus (number 8, inside centre). Post Kefus, the Tahs had the Edmonds (hooker and five eighth). Currently, there are the Lucases (five eighth at the Reds, scrumhalf at the Tahs), and the Timanis (Sita at lock, Lopeti and number 8). Morahans are still a possibility (wing/fullback Reds, outside centre Reds Academy), although time is probably up for the Tapuais. Oh, and earlier there was Tyrone and George Smith at the Brumbies.
I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, too. No doubt a couple of people will remind me.
If you want to be cheeky, you could refer to Ebersohn at the Force, although he's not Australian, he does have a brother playing Supe rugby.
If you want cross-code, there were the Kasopowiczes (one medium-fast bowler for Queensland and Australia, one blindside flanker for the Tahs).
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John Hipwell (52)
It's called Canterbury. LOL
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Mark Ella (57)
I don't know how the Crusaders survive revenue wise. Surely they would sell out a home game on a family ticket.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
Ah, crap. Well, ain't that embarassing.
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
I've just put some video up looking at the Waratahs breakdown in this match http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/waratahs-are-losing-games-at-the-breakdown/
Always thought that there was something very Tasmanian about the South Island.
Ash
Michael Lynagh (62)
How about brothers who have represented different countries internationally? Currently, one example is Manu Tuilagi for England and his 4 or 5 other brothers for Samoa.
For Australia, off the top of my head I can think of Matt Cockbain, and his brother Brent who played for Wales.
For Australia, off the top of my head I can think of Matt Cockbain, and his brother Brent who played for Wales.
Brothers in Different Countries. There is a Waldrom (Thomas) playing for the Soap Dodgers. His elder brother Scott has played for the Darkness but has not been capped in a Test.
Tana Umaga - Darkness. Elder Bro Mike - Manu Samoa.
Tana Umaga - Darkness. Elder Bro Mike - Manu Samoa.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
There's been a few AB/Samoa connections.
Rodney So'oialo's brother played for Manu Samoa.
Before the rules restricted int'l representation, Stephen Bachop played for both the ABs and Manu Samoa, while his brother Graeme played for the ABs.
Mo Schwalger played for Manu Samoa and his bro John played for the ABs.
And not brothers, but father (Bryan) played for ABs whilst two sons (Paul and Gavin) played for Samoa.
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Alan Cameron (40)
Salesi ma'afu's brothers played for tonga and Fiji, making 3 countries from the 1 family. Can't remember which way around though. Was it Campese at tonga?
Don't forget the Burkes, Brad and Matt. Started at Randwick, I think they both went over to the dark side. I seem to recall Matt turning out for Easts and Manly before ending up at Balmain.
This whole sibling/family thing could almost become a wiki topic:
3rd Generation International Players (GrandPa, Pa and Son) - One Nation
3rd Generation International Players (GrandPa, Pa and Son) - Any Nations
2nd Generation International Players (Pa and Son) - One Nation
2nd Generation International Players (Pa and Son) - Any Nations
2 Generations International Players (Grandpa and Grandson) - One Nation
2 Generations International Players (Grandpa and Grandson) - Any Nation
International Siblings (One Nation) - Special subcategory - Twins
International Siblings (Two or More Nations)
Repeat above classifications for Provincial/Super Franchise Rugby.
3rd Generation International Players (GrandPa, Pa and Son) - One Nation
3rd Generation International Players (GrandPa, Pa and Son) - Any Nations
2nd Generation International Players (Pa and Son) - One Nation
2nd Generation International Players (Pa and Son) - Any Nations
2 Generations International Players (Grandpa and Grandson) - One Nation
2 Generations International Players (Grandpa and Grandson) - Any Nation
International Siblings (One Nation) - Special subcategory - Twins
International Siblings (Two or More Nations)
Repeat above classifications for Provincial/Super Franchise Rugby.
Dan54
Tim Horan (67)
For NZ HJ, there were a couple of brothers played in early 60s, the mighty Don was Fullback and his brother Ian was Prop. Funny thing was back in those days on NH tours it was usual for Barbarians to select a plyer from touring party for the final game against tham, and in those days you could take a mark from anywhere on field, Don Clarke took a drop out 25 (see I remember old terms), Ian took a mark , and not knowing what else to do dropped kick the ball over posts to get BaaBaas only points.
), Ian took a mark , and not knowing what else to do dropped kick the ball over posts to get BaaBaas only points.- Status