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Herbert Moran (7)
Aust schools 29 - Fiji schools 12. Well done lads!
Oz Schools v NZ Schools Test & Tour
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Ted Fahey (11)
LG, The pigeon got sidetracked, but has just arrived safely.
Brief report - sounds like all the forwards stepped up, with tries to Robertson & Pleash. The presence of Whitely & Dempsey sounds like it had the desired effect, and all the forwards played well apparently.
In the backs, Jonah Placid had an outstanding match at fullback - and was awarded MOM honours, - he & winger Robinson also picked up a try each.
Pulver at half sounds like he provided some additional spark - and with McIntyre, Tuttle & Stewart adding significant fire power in the middle, giving the back 3 plenty of opportunities.
Sounds like a just reward for some hard work at training - but as HJ rightly comments, the tropical sojourn has now ended, and the boys have some serious rugby in front of them !
Sorry for the brevity of the report..........hopefully a more comprehensive one will appear shortly.
Cheers
The Hound
( And hopefully the above info is reasonably accurate - pigeon was pretty exhausted !)
Brief report - sounds like all the forwards stepped up, with tries to Robertson & Pleash. The presence of Whitely & Dempsey sounds like it had the desired effect, and all the forwards played well apparently.
In the backs, Jonah Placid had an outstanding match at fullback - and was awarded MOM honours, - he & winger Robinson also picked up a try each.
Pulver at half sounds like he provided some additional spark - and with McIntyre, Tuttle & Stewart adding significant fire power in the middle, giving the back 3 plenty of opportunities.
Sounds like a just reward for some hard work at training - but as HJ rightly comments, the tropical sojourn has now ended, and the boys have some serious rugby in front of them !
Sorry for the brevity of the report..........hopefully a more comprehensive one will appear shortly.
Cheers
The Hound
( And hopefully the above info is reasonably accurate - pigeon was pretty exhausted !)
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Bill McLean (32)
Hound,
Tell that 'Pigeon' of yours to lay of the 'Kava'. The Bula boys have a notorious reputation among the Pacific islanders for mixing it extra strong!
Jaghond
Ted Fahey (11)
ARU Media Release
Wednesday, 26th September, 2012
The Australian side showed great determination in its first Test of the tour in the oppressive Fijian heat, taking control of the match early, with Jonah Placid notching the first try 10 minutes in.
For the next fifteen minutes both sides wrestled for dominance, with Fiji able to gain easy ground with judicious kicking, but Australia’s cover defence proved up the task and held the Fijians out.
The Australians stretched their lead after being awarded a penalty and Tom Wilson converted the attempt to take the score to 10-0.
With only a minute left in the first half, the Fijians showed the type of running Rugby expected of them, when winger Emosi Bure strode away to cross for his side’s first try to leave the home side down by five points at half time 10-5.
Within minutes of the start of the second half, Fijian inside centre Livai Drui crossed the line for his side’s second try and after a successful conversion the Fijian’s found themselves up by two points 12-10.
The Australians regained the lead soon after following some heavy work from the forwards, which saw Aaron Pleash crash over and when Wilson converted the visitors advanced to a 17-12 lead.
For the next 20 minutes it was a torrid encounter with both teams showing signs of fatigue from the heat, coupled with the sheer pace of the game.
The Australians broke through again in the 70th minute, with reserve prop Tomas Robertson crossing the line. Jake McIntyre’s successful conversion extended his side’s lead to 24-12.
Then, with a minute to go, Andrew Robinson beat his opposite man and scored in the corner to seal the victory. For his contributions, fullback Jonah Placid was named man of the match.
The Australian Schools side now travels to New Zealand to face the New Zealand Barbarians on 29 September, Samoan Schools on 2 October and finally New Zealand Schools on 6 October.
Any media requests while the squad is on tour, please contact team manager Paul Geddes on +61 419 221 427, or e-mail gedz@dodo.com.au or pgeddes@ccgs.nsw.edu.au.
Australian Schools 29 – Fijian Schools 12
Australian Schools tries - Jonah Placid, Aaron Pleash, Tomas Roberson, Andrew Robinson.
Conversions - Tom Wilson (2), Jake McIntyre.
Penalty goal – Wilson.
Fijian Schools tries - Emosi Bure, Livai Drui.
Conversion - Kini Douglas.
Wednesday, 26th September, 2012
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS DEFEAT FIJIAN SCHOOLS
Australian Schools rebounded from their 18-9 loss to the Fijian President’s XV with a resounding 29-12 defeat over Fijian Schools at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji yesterday.The Australian side showed great determination in its first Test of the tour in the oppressive Fijian heat, taking control of the match early, with Jonah Placid notching the first try 10 minutes in.
For the next fifteen minutes both sides wrestled for dominance, with Fiji able to gain easy ground with judicious kicking, but Australia’s cover defence proved up the task and held the Fijians out.
The Australians stretched their lead after being awarded a penalty and Tom Wilson converted the attempt to take the score to 10-0.
With only a minute left in the first half, the Fijians showed the type of running Rugby expected of them, when winger Emosi Bure strode away to cross for his side’s first try to leave the home side down by five points at half time 10-5.
Within minutes of the start of the second half, Fijian inside centre Livai Drui crossed the line for his side’s second try and after a successful conversion the Fijian’s found themselves up by two points 12-10.
The Australians regained the lead soon after following some heavy work from the forwards, which saw Aaron Pleash crash over and when Wilson converted the visitors advanced to a 17-12 lead.
For the next 20 minutes it was a torrid encounter with both teams showing signs of fatigue from the heat, coupled with the sheer pace of the game.
The Australians broke through again in the 70th minute, with reserve prop Tomas Robertson crossing the line. Jake McIntyre’s successful conversion extended his side’s lead to 24-12.
Then, with a minute to go, Andrew Robinson beat his opposite man and scored in the corner to seal the victory. For his contributions, fullback Jonah Placid was named man of the match.
The Australian Schools side now travels to New Zealand to face the New Zealand Barbarians on 29 September, Samoan Schools on 2 October and finally New Zealand Schools on 6 October.
Any media requests while the squad is on tour, please contact team manager Paul Geddes on +61 419 221 427, or e-mail gedz@dodo.com.au or pgeddes@ccgs.nsw.edu.au.
Australian Schools 29 – Fijian Schools 12
Australian Schools tries - Jonah Placid, Aaron Pleash, Tomas Roberson, Andrew Robinson.
Conversions - Tom Wilson (2), Jake McIntyre.
Penalty goal – Wilson.
Fijian Schools tries - Emosi Bure, Livai Drui.
Conversion - Kini Douglas.
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Ted Fahey (11)
And this article appeared in the Fji Times yesterday ( Tuesday)......wish we could get such coverage in Aus !
The Fiji Coach's comments proved to be quite prophetic....
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=212778
Cheers
The Hound
The Fiji Coach's comments proved to be quite prophetic....
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=212778
Cheers
The Hound
Foxtel IQ recording is locked and loaded.
the iPhone app Foxtel has an entry called "Rugby Union: Rugby Union Special" listed as starting at 11:30 am until 1:30 pm for Saturday 6 October.
I am guessing that this is the Schoolboy test.
Again, thanks to Foxtel and ARU/ASRU for negotiating this. Bravo.
Schools Rugby Tribune
Frank Nicholson (4)
New Zealand Barbarians: 24 (Mitchell Karpik, Mitchell Drummond, Michael Green tires; Damian McKenzie 3 con, 1 pen) Australia Secondary Schools: 5 (John Porch try)
^^^ Ouch.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Report from Blog.sky sport.co.nz
New Zealand Barbarians: 24 (Mitchell Karpik, Mitchell Drummond, Michael Green tries; Damian McKenzie, 3 con, 1 pen) Australia Secondary Schools: 5 (John Porch try)
The Report
The New Zealand Barbarians Schools selection showed they would give most international schools sides a competitive match, convincingly beating Australia by 24-5 at Sacred Heart College in Auckland.
New Zealand’s victory was confirmed in the 58th minute when reserve prop Jordan Brown won a defensive tighthead, inside his own 22, when the score was 10-5.
The turnover allowed influential second five TJ Fiane to dispatch Australia back into their own half with a booming punt. A turnover from a lineout and a bullocking charge by Fiane then created sufficient momentum for reserve halfback, and Press Cup player of the year, Mitchell Drummond to wriggle over from close range for the decisive try.
New Zealand in truth should have delivered the knockout blow much earlier. The dynamic running game of their loose forwards Mitchell Jacobson, Mitchell Karpik and Dillon Wihongia, plus the constant involvement and elusiveness of fullback Bram Egli, gave the Australian defence constant problems.
New Zealand blew at least three try scoring chances before Drummond’s effort. Luteru Laulala failed to straighten and was bundled over the touchline when he had an overlap infield. Egli stepped into a tackle meters short of the line when he had space in the opposite direction and winger Sean Connor spilled the ball with a wide open line.
Such criticisms are probably pedantic however, as the New Zealand team only assembled last week and, following a sluggish start, showed an abundance of quality.
First-Five Damien McKenzie was one of the game’s stars. His smart options on attack and assured kicking game ensured New Zealand made the most of all of their possession.
A searing 30 meter break by McKenzie, after 20 minutes, brought the game to life and helped create the first try for Mitchell Karpik.
Australia’s scrambling defence was good, but on attack they offered little. However John Porch’s try before halftime, sparked by a 50 meter break by fullback Jonah Placid, was a beauty!
Reserves Kemu Valetini and Jack Dempsey had a noticeable impact too and may find themselves starting against the full New Zealand team next Saturday.
New Zealand Barbarians: 24 (Mitchell Karpik, Mitchell Drummond, Michael Green tries; Damian McKenzie, 3 con, 1 pen) Australia Secondary Schools: 5 (John Porch try)
The Report
The New Zealand Barbarians Schools selection showed they would give most international schools sides a competitive match, convincingly beating Australia by 24-5 at Sacred Heart College in Auckland.
New Zealand’s victory was confirmed in the 58th minute when reserve prop Jordan Brown won a defensive tighthead, inside his own 22, when the score was 10-5.
The turnover allowed influential second five TJ Fiane to dispatch Australia back into their own half with a booming punt. A turnover from a lineout and a bullocking charge by Fiane then created sufficient momentum for reserve halfback, and Press Cup player of the year, Mitchell Drummond to wriggle over from close range for the decisive try.
New Zealand in truth should have delivered the knockout blow much earlier. The dynamic running game of their loose forwards Mitchell Jacobson, Mitchell Karpik and Dillon Wihongia, plus the constant involvement and elusiveness of fullback Bram Egli, gave the Australian defence constant problems.
New Zealand blew at least three try scoring chances before Drummond’s effort. Luteru Laulala failed to straighten and was bundled over the touchline when he had an overlap infield. Egli stepped into a tackle meters short of the line when he had space in the opposite direction and winger Sean Connor spilled the ball with a wide open line.
Such criticisms are probably pedantic however, as the New Zealand team only assembled last week and, following a sluggish start, showed an abundance of quality.
First-Five Damien McKenzie was one of the game’s stars. His smart options on attack and assured kicking game ensured New Zealand made the most of all of their possession.
A searing 30 meter break by McKenzie, after 20 minutes, brought the game to life and helped create the first try for Mitchell Karpik.
Australia’s scrambling defence was good, but on attack they offered little. However John Porch’s try before halftime, sparked by a 50 meter break by fullback Jonah Placid, was a beauty!
Reserves Kemu Valetini and Jack Dempsey had a noticeable impact too and may find themselves starting against the full New Zealand team next Saturday.
Shades of Lee's advice about no boppers coming through in the match review.
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Herbert Moran (7)
Would have been a different game if Australia played to their strengths in the backs, little control and ball security was evident the entire game. The lads appeared pedestrian like in the forwards that prevented the backs opportunities. In saying that, the Barbarians played some good running rugby and their forwards dominated. Good luck to the lads in the test against Samoa.
From what i have been told, the Oz team are only fielding their strongest team in the test matches vs Fiji, Samoa and NZ and in the barbarians they ran most of the reserves aswell as Fiji Presidents.
I dont believe there is any doubt guys like Dempsey, Stewart, Pleash and the like will be on the bench come the NZ test. It just looks as though they are running the reserves as starters for the lead up games. However, i dont know if that is such a great idea.
I dont believe there is any doubt guys like Dempsey, Stewart, Pleash and the like will be on the bench come the NZ test. It just looks as though they are running the reserves as starters for the lead up games. However, i dont know if that is such a great idea.
That's always the way it is on tour; always will be.
All the lads have to start in some games. It's how it should be.
All the better players have to be rested when you play 5 games in 2 weeks. It's how it should be.
We just don't have the depth to have 2nd XV players nearer in ability to the 1st XV players. That's not how it should be, but it is how it is.
In two years time when different lads go on the same tour, we will be making the same remarks. I may have written that last sentence 2 years ago, but I have forgotten.
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All the lads have to start in some games. It's how it should be.
All the better players have to be rested when you play 5 games in 2 weeks. It's how it should be.
We just don't have the depth to have 2nd XV players nearer in ability to the 1st XV players. That's not how it should be, but it is how it is.
In two years time when different lads go on the same tour, we will be making the same remarks. I may have written that last sentence 2 years ago, but I have forgotten.
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MikeKolo
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The team was
1 Kavapulu
2 Postal
3 Nadruku
4 Philip
5 Korczyk
6 WHiteley (c)
7 Wilkin
8 Cornelsen
9 Ferris
10 Hodge
11 Porch
12 Meoroa
13 Stewart
14 Robinson
15 Placid
Reserves
16 Pleash
17 Wilson
18 Robertson
19 Dempsey
20 Gunn
21 Tuttle
22 Valetini
1 Kavapulu
2 Postal
3 Nadruku
4 Philip
5 Korczyk
6 WHiteley (c)
7 Wilkin
8 Cornelsen
9 Ferris
10 Hodge
11 Porch
12 Meoroa
13 Stewart
14 Robinson
15 Placid
Reserves
16 Pleash
17 Wilson
18 Robertson
19 Dempsey
20 Gunn
21 Tuttle
22 Valetini
Thanks Mike,
Looks like most of the reserves who didn't get a start v Fiji Presidents XV got a start in this match though I haven't checked it. I agree with that procedure.
5 starters were test starters against Fiji.
It looks like big bopper Kemu Valentini who played 13 for Victoria in the Oz Schools tournament got a call up when Kalell had to return home, as was reported in this thread. That would have been a thrill for the lad.
All the other bench players were test starters except Robertson who was on the test bench.
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Looks like most of the reserves who didn't get a start v Fiji Presidents XV got a start in this match though I haven't checked it. I agree with that procedure.
5 starters were test starters against Fiji.
It looks like big bopper Kemu Valentini who played 13 for Victoria in the Oz Schools tournament got a call up when Kalell had to return home, as was reported in this thread. That would have been a thrill for the lad.
All the other bench players were test starters except Robertson who was on the test bench.
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gilbert15
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Difficult selections coming up as the match on Tuesday is a test (vs Samoa) so the team will have to be strong, ie a test team, yet with one eye on the BIG game 4 days later.
Best of luck boys, looking forward to the FOX coverage on Saturday.
Best of luck boys, looking forward to the FOX coverage on Saturday.
A very challenging week coming up for the boys.
The Samoan's will be very keen to claim an Aussie scalp and will leave nothing in the tank in their quest.
The Samoan's will be very keen to claim an Aussie scalp and will leave nothing in the tank in their quest.
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