DOCSLIB.ORG

LIONS V BLUES

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Super Rugby 2014 LIONS v BLUES Round 5 15/3/14 lkk kl A. Table of Contents A. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2 1. Opta Facts .............................................................................................................................. 3 2. Head to Head .......................................................................................................................... 4 3. Previous Meetings .................................................................................................................. 5 4. Season Results ....................................................................................................................... 6 5. Team Statistics ....................................................................................................................... 8 6. Appearance Data .................................................................................................................... 9 7. Appearance Data .................................................................................................................. 10 8. Competition leading scorers and top performers .................................................................. 11 9. Leading scorers and top performers – Lions ........................................................................ 18 10. Leading scorers and top performers – Blues ........................................................................ 19 11. Try analysis ........................................................................................................................... 20 12. Breakdown of penalties conceded ........................................................................................ 21 13. Lions Lineout Analysis .......................................................................................................... 22 14. Blues Lineout Analysis .......................................................................................................... 23 2 1. Opta Facts • The South African outfit has lost all six of their Super Rugby matches against the Blues. • In those six defeats, the Lions have averaged 42 points conceded and have scored more than 14 themselves on just one occasion. • The Lions have notched 95% of their attempts at goal this season; a Super Rugby high. • However, they make fewer carries (76) and clean breaks (2) per game than any other team, also beating fewer defenders (10.5) than their rivals. • The Blues’ scrum success rate (57%) is the worst in Super Rugby so far. Conversely, the Lions have a scrum success rate of 89%. 3 2. Head to Head Lions Wins Draws Blues Wins Lions Points Blues Points Total 0 0 6 85 254 Since 2006* 4 3. Previous Meetings Date Home Away Score Stage Competition 10/03/2007 Blues Lions 41-14 SR 23/02/2008 Lions Blues 10-55 SR 10/04/2009 Blues Lions 36-12 SR 08/05/2010 Lions Blues 14-56 SR 04/03/2011 Lions Blues 32-41 SR 11/05/2012 Blues Lions 25-3 SR 15/03/2014 Lions Blues - SR 5 4. Season Results Date Home Away Score Try Bonus Losing Bonus Competition 15/02/2014 Cheetahs Lions 20-21 X Super Rugby 22/02/2014 Lions Stormers 34-10 Super Rugby 01/03/2014 Bulls Lions 25-17 Super Rugby 08/03/2014 Sharks Lions 37-23 Super Rugby 6 Date Home Away Score Try Bonus Losing Bonus Competition 22/02/2014 Highlanders Blues 29-21 Super Rugby 28/02/2014 Blues Crusaders 35-24 x Super Rugby 08/03/2014 Bulls Blues 38-22 Super Rugby 7 5. Team Statistics Metres Carries Passes Tackles Rucks Won Rucks Clean Breaks Clean Missed Tackles Missed Defenders Beaten Defenders Penalties Conceded Penalties Scrum Success Rate Success Scrum Turnovers Conceded Turnovers Rate Success Lineout Blues 109.3 15.3 114.7 456.0 19.3 148.7 6.3 11.7 13.0 76.3 79.55% 56.52% Brumbies 86.7 21.7 121.7 399.7 14.0 143.0 9.7 11.7 19.3 84.7 93.48% 86.96% Bulls 87.5 13.5 96.5 301.5 11.5 100.3 2.8 10.0 17.3 69.0 91.67% 86.21% Cheetahs 142.8 21.0 81.3 376.8 13.8 114.0 5.0 11.0 17.0 47.5 85.19% 84.62% Chiefs 117.0 16.5 106.5 511.5 12.0 111.5 8.0 13.0 15.5 55.0 69.57% 100.00% Crusaders 85.0 13.0 127.7 407.3 13.3 169.7 4.7 9.7 17.3 80.3 80.56% 87.50% Force 128.3 17.0 109.0 363.7 19.7 128.3 6.0 10.0 14.0 74.3 92.00% 77.78% Highlanders 146.0 22.5 101.5 425.0 17.5 114.0 9.0 9.0 16.0 64.0 70.83% 80.00% Hurricanes 121.3 19.3 90.0 358.3 16.0 124.7 5.7 10.7 16.3 62.0 80.65% 76.19% Lions 93.8 14.0 76.0 309.8 10.5 105.5 2.0 12.0 14.5 53.3 80.65% 88.57% Rebels 108.5 16.5 128.5 612.0 27.0 156.5 10.5 12.5 17.0 92.5 90.00% 84.21% Reds 111.0 11.3 97.7 337.0 14.0 127.0 4.0 14.3 16.0 57.7 88.00% 91.67% Sharks 60.0 12.0 101.0 428.0 21.7 94.0 7.7 14.3 16.7 61.7 91.18% 75.00% Stormers 103.7 11.0 104.7 319.3 15.7 123.0 3.0 11.3 15.3 80.0 73.81% 87.50% Waratahs 91.0 13.5 127.5 544.5 18.5 164.0 11.5 14.5 19.0 82.5 79.31% 84.62% 8 6. Appearance Data Name Starts Sub Total Mins Max Mins Fewest Mins Alwyn Hollenbach 1 1 84 67 42 Chrysander Botha 4 0 293 80 73 Coenie Van Wyk 0 3 55 27 13 Corne Fourie 0 1 17 17 17 Courtnall Skosan 0 1 5 5 5 Deon van Rensburg 4 0 308 80 77 Derick Minnie 2 0 106 80 53 Elton Jantjies 1 0 53 53 53 Franco Mostert 4 0 247 75 61 Franco van der Merwe 4 0 320 80 80 Francois de Klerk 4 0 278 71 69 Jaco Kriel 4 0 258 72 64 Jacques Van Rooyen 0 3 56 23 18 Julian Redelinghuys 4 0 258 75 64 JW Jonker 1 2 120 80 40 Lionel Mapoe 1 0 80 80 80 Luvuyiso Lusaseni 0 3 68 26 22 Marnitz Boshoff 4 0 320 80 80 Robbie Coetzee 3 1 204 61 51 Ross Cronje 0 4 42 11 10 Ruan Combrinck 4 0 299 80 74 Ruan Dreyer 0 4 70 23 17 Schalk van der Merwe 4 0 245 66 61 Stefan Watermeyer 4 0 303 80 75 Warren Whiteley 4 0 320 80 80 Warwick Tecklenburg 2 2 220 80 55 Willie Britz 0 3 49 23 16 Willie Wepener 1 3 116 53 29 9 7. Appearance Data Name Starts Sub Total Mins Max Mins Fewest Mins Angus Taavao-Matau 0 3 91 33 30 Benji Marshall 0 1 22 22 11 Brendon O'Connor 0 3 54 30 18 Bryn Hall 0 3 20 10 6 Charles Piutau 3 0 240 80 80 Charlie Faumuina 3 0 149 51 49 Chris Noakes 1 0 80 80 40 Francis Saili 1 0 80 80 80 Frank Halai 3 0 221 80 73 George Moala 3 0 240 80 80 Jackson Willison 3 0 184 80 61 James Parsons 3 0 197 80 65 Keven Mealamu 0 1 32 32 32 Liaki Moli 2 1 129 53 43 Luke Braid 3 0 234 80 78 Ofa Tu'ungafasi 1 0 58 58 58 Patrick Tuipulotu 1 2 111 55 37 Peter Saili 3 0 210 80 70 Piri Weepu 3 0 220 76 73 Pita Ahki 0 1 34 34 17 Sam Prattley 1 2 92 48 30 Simon Hickey 2 0 160 80 80 Steven Luatua 3 0 223 80 74 Tevita Li 2 1 179 80 59 Tom Donnelly 3 0 223 80 74 Tom McCartney 0 2 17 11 8 Tony Woodcock 1 1 90 58 45 10 8. Competition leading scorers and top performers Points Tries Player Team A No. Player Team A No. Marnitz Boshoff Lions 4 70 Israel Folau Waratahs 2 5 (2.5) Johan Goosen Cheetahs 4 42 Jesse Mogg Brumbies 3 3 (1.0) Jacques-Louis Potgieter Bulls 2 41 Chris Feauai-Sautia Reds 3 3 (1.0) Patrick Lambie Sharks 2 33 Lachlan Turner Reds 2 2 (1.0) Simon Hickey Blues 2 32 Odwa Ndungane Sharks 3 2 (0.7) Quade Cooper Reds 3 30 Stefan Watermeyer Lions 4 2 (0.5) Demetri Catrakilis Stormers 3 27 Kurtley Beale Waratahs 2 2 (1.0) Israel Folau Waratahs 2 25 Jonathan Ross Bulls 4 2 (0.5) Beauden Barrett Hurricanes 3 25 Robbie Coleman Brumbies 2 2 (1.0) Bernard Foley Waratahs 2 25 Jan Serfontein Bulls 4 2 (0.5) Nicholas White Brumbies 3 24 Jacobus Reinach Sharks 3 2 (0.7) Jesse Mogg Brumbies 3 24 Paul Jordaan Sharks 3 2 (0.7) Tom Taylor Crusaders 3 23 Raymond Rhule Cheetahs 3 1 (0.3) Lima Sopoaga Highlanders 2 23 Francois Venter Cheetahs 4 1 (0.3) Francois Steyn Sharks 3 17 Lachlan Mitchell Rebels 2 1 (0.5) Sias Ebersohn Force 3 16 Rayno Barnes Cheetahs 1 1 (1.0) Chris Feauai-Sautia Reds 3 15 Bryce Hegarty Rebels 2 1 (0.5) Aaron Cruden Chiefs 2 14 Luke Burgess Rebels 2 1 (0.5) Louis Fouche Bulls 2 12 Jean Cook Cheetahs 4 1 (0.3) Zack Holmes Force 3 11 Willie Wepener Lions 4 1 (0.3) Bryce Hegarty Rebels 2 11 Jason Woodward Rebels 2 1 (0.5) Paul Jordaan Sharks 3 10 John Hardie Highlanders 1 1 (1.0) Stefan Watermeyer Lions 4 10 Elgar Watts Cheetahs 3 1 (0.3) Robbie Coleman Brumbies 2 10 Cornall Hendricks Cheetahs 4 1 (0.3) Elgar Watts Cheetahs 3 10 Telusa Veainu Rebels 1 1 (1.0) *A : Appearances 11 Penalty Goals Conversions Player Team A No. Player Team A No. 16 Marnitz Boshoff Lions 4 (4.0) Bernard Foley Waratahs 2 8 (4.0) Johan Goosen Cheetahs 4 9 (2.3) Quade Cooper Reds 3 6 (2.0) Patrick Lambie Sharks 2 8 (4.0) Nicholas White Brumbies 3 6 (2.0) Simon Hickey Blues 2 8 (4.0) Johan Goosen Cheetahs 4 6 (1.5) Jacques-Louis Potgieter Bulls 2 8 (4.0) Sias Ebersohn Force 3 5 (1.7) Demetri Catrakilis Stormers 3 7 (2.3) Marnitz Boshoff Lions 4 5 (1.3) Beauden Barrett Hurricanes 3 7 (2.3) Simon Hickey Blues 2 4 (2.0) Quade Cooper Reds 3 6 (2.0) Francois Steyn Sharks 3 4 (1.3) Lima Sopoaga Highlanders 2 5 (2.5) Tom Taylor Crusaders 3 4 (1.3) Tom Taylor Crusaders 3 5 (1.7) Lima Sopoaga Highlanders 2 4 (2.0) Nicholas White Brumbies 3 4 (1.3) Aaron Cruden Chiefs 2 4 (2.0) Zack Holmes Force 3 3 (1.0) Jacques-Louis Potgieter Bulls 2 3 (1.5) Francois Steyn Sharks 3 3 (1.0) Bryce Hegarty Rebels 2 3 (1.5) Jesse Mogg Brumbies 3 3 (1.0) Chris Noakes Blues 1 3 (3.0) Louis Fouche Bulls 2 3 (1.5) Demetri Catrakilis Stormers 3 3 (1.0) Bernard Foley Waratahs 2 3 (1.5) Handre Pollard Bulls 3 2 (0.7) Sias Ebersohn Force 3 2 (0.7) Beauden Barrett Hurricanes 3 2 (0.7) Handre Pollard Bulls 3 2 (0.7) Patrick Lambie Sharks 2 2 (1.0) Aaron Cruden Chiefs 2 2 (1.0) Zack Holmes Force 3 1 (0.3) Angus Roberts Rebels 2 1 (0.5) Elgar Watts Cheetahs 3 1 (0.3) Elgar Watts Cheetahs 3 1 (0.3) Marty Banks Hurricanes 3 1 (0.3) 12 Tackles Missed Tackles Player Team A No.
Recommended publications
  • Springboks 'Singing' in Sydney Rain

    Springboks 'Singing' in Sydney Rain

    D2 WEEKENDSPORT Saturday, July 23, 2011 THE PRESS, Christchurch RUGBY Whitelock awaits fiery foes Springboks Matt Markham TEAMS ‘singing’ in No-one would begrudge CANTERBURY George Whitelock another ■ Sean Maitland, Telusa week on the sidelines. Veainu, Robbie Fruean, He’s busted his gut for the Ryan Crotty, Patrick Crusaders, travelled around Sydney rain Osborne, Tom Taylor, Willi the world and maintained his Heinz, Nasi Manu, Matt usual high standards of skill As drenched Sydneysiders Todd, George Whitelock and professionalism. moan about the wettest July (captain), Luke Romano, He’s tackled, rucked and in 61 years, the Springboks Ash Parker, Andrew mauled to his heart’s content. are privately ‘‘Singin’ in the Olorenshaw, Paul Ngauamo, While his body should be Rain’’, hoping the deluge con- Paea Fa’anunu. Reserves: battle-scarred and wearied tinues and bogs the Wallabies’ Ben Funnell, Nepo Laulala, the rugged blindside flanker new-age Gene Kellys. Reuben Thorne, Brendon feels far from it. Not since 1950 has Sydney O’Connor, Mark Swanepoel, He bounced his way endured such torrential rain Takerei Norton, Johnny around at an intensive train- and South Africa skipper McNicholl, Sam Cottam. ing on Thursday looking like John Smit believes the condi- it was his first run of the SOUTHLAND tions may nullify the dancing season. ■ Robbie Robinson, Tim footwork of Australian Most importantly, White- Cornforth, Kendrick Lynn, wonderkids Kurtley Beale, lock can’t wait to get back out Matt Saunders, Glen Digby Ioane, James O’Connor on the paddock. Horton, James Wilson, and Quade Cooper tonight. ‘‘I’m pretty pumped about Scott Cowan, Elliot Dixon, ‘‘The weather will prob- getting back out there,’’ he Tim Boys, John Hardie, Joe ably play a role here, and all said.
  • Currie Cup-2013

    Currie Cup-2013

    2013 - CURRIE CUP - SCORERS - Page 1 Tries scored by Team # Points scored by Team # Raymond Rhule Cheetahs 7 Fred Zeilinga Sharks 91 Anthony Volmink Golden Lions 6 Marnitz Boshoff Golden Lions 90 Derick Minnie Golden Lions 6 Kurt Coleman WP 72 Jaco Kriel Golden Lions 5 Riaan Smit Cheetahs 68 Deon Fourie WP 4 Elgar Watts Cheetahs 63 Elgar Watts Cheetahs 4 Handrè Pollard Blue Bulls 62 Francois Venter Blue Bulls 4 Elton Jantjies Golden Lions 56 Lwazi Mvovo Sharks 4 Nico Scheepers Griquas 51 SP Marais Sharks 4 Butch James Sharks 43 Boom Prinsloo Cheetahs 3 Francois Brummer Griquas 38 Cheslin Kolbe WP 3 Gouws Prinsloo Griquas 37 Damian de Allende WP 3 Demetri Catrakilis WP 36 Gio Aplon WP 3 Raymond Rhule Cheetahs 35 Heimar Williams Sharks 3 Anthony Volmink Golden Lions 30 Jacques Botes Sharks 3 Derick Minnie Golden Lions 30 Michael Rhodes WP 3 Tony Jantjies Blue Bulls 29 Paul Willemse Blue Bulls 3 Jaco Kriel Golden Lions 25 Sarel Pretorius Cheetahs 3 Jürgen Visser Blue Bulls 24 Willie Britz Golden Lions 3 Gary van Aswegen WP 22 Akona Ndungane Blue Bulls 2 Deon Fourie WP 20 Andries Coetzee Golden Lions 2 Francois Venter Blue Bulls 20 Bjorn Basson Blue Bulls 2 Lwazi Mvovo Sharks 20 Carel Greeff Griquas 2 SP Marais Sharks 20 Cobus Reinach Sharks 2 Boom Prinsloo Cheetahs 15 Deon Helberg Golden Lions 2 Cheslin Kolbe WP 15 Elton Jantjies Golden Lions 2 Damian de Allende WP 15 Hennie Daniller Cheetahs 2 Gio Aplon WP 15 Jacques van Rooyen Golden Lions 2 Heimar Williams Sharks 15 Johann Sadie Cheetahs 2 Jacques Botes Sharks 15 Juan de Jongh WP 2 Michael
  • New-Look All Blacks Offer Pumas Chance to Shine

    New-Look All Blacks Offer Pumas Chance to Shine

    Sports FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 42 Cronje back as Springboks look to topple Wallabies PERTH: Scrum-half Ross Cronje has shrugged off an second row with captain Eben Etzebeth, who makes and strike runners complement each other very well ankle injury and Pieter-Steph du Toit returns at lock in his 60th appearance. and we will have to be very sharp on defence,” he said. the only changes to the South Africa team to face The only other change to the matchday squad sees “If you look at their performances against New Australia in Perth tomorrow. Cronje, who has estab- the inclusion of experienced fly-half Handre Pollard Zealand, you will see how well they have functioned in lished himself as regular this season, missed the Rugby among the reserves. “Even though we travelled to scoring nine tries and 63 points in two matches.” Championship win over Argentina in Salta with the three continents in 10 days, this group has the desire South Africa (15-1) - Andries Coetzee; Raymond knock he suffered in the Springboks’ opening match to get better, and learn from previous experiences,” Rhule, Jesse Kriel, Jan Serfontein, Courtnall Skosan; against the Pumas in Port Elizabeth. But he has proven said coach Allister Coetzee. Elton Jantjies, Ross Cronje; Uzair Cassiem, Jaco Kriel, his fitness and will partner fly-half Elton Jantjies, while “The performance in Salta was not perfect, but we Siya Kolisi; Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth (capt); Francois Hougaard returns to the bench. are looking forward to the next opportunity to Coenie Oosthuizen, Malcolm Marx, Tendai Mtawarira In the only other change to the starting team, du improve as individuals and as a team.” The Springbok Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Toit comes in for Franco Mostert, who has been a stal- coach again emphasised that the Wallabies will come Trevor Nyakane, Lood de Jager, Jean-Luc du Preez, wart for the Springboks and gets a break because of with a massive challenge.
  • Investec Super Rugby Squads Click Here

    Investec Super Rugby Squads Click Here

    Kurt Eklund (*) Nathan Harris (58) Asafo Aumua (15) Andrew Makalio (33) z Liam Coltman (101) HOOKERS Ray Niuia (1) Bradley Slater (2) Dane Coles (110) Brodie McAlister (*) Ash Dixon (87) James Parsons (105) Samisoni Taukei’aho (22) Ricky Riccitelli (56) Codie Taylor (77) Ricky Jackson (1) Alex Hodgman (33) Fraser Armstrong (22) Michael Alaalatoa (69) Ryan Coxon (4) Ethan De Groot (*) Ezekiel Lindenmuth (2) Alex Fidow (4) Harry Allan (12) Nepo Laulala (64) Josh Iosefa-Scott (1) Sione Mafileo (41) Tyrel Lomax (30) George Bower (10) PROPS Atunaisa Moli (36) Ayden Johnstone (15) Marcel Renata (8) Ben May (124) Oliver Jager (15) Reuben O’Neill (*) Daniel Lienert-Brown (74) Karl Tu’inukuafe (26) Xavier Numia (9) Joe Moody (82) Aidan Ross (24) Jeff Thwaites (11) Ofa Tuungafasi (79) Pouri Rakete-Stones (*) Isileli Tuungafasi (4) Angus Ta’avao (79) Siate Tokolahi (67) Gerard Cowley-Tuioti (43) James Blackwell (23) Scott Barrett (68) LOCKS Josh Goodhue (18) Naitoa Ah Kuoi (*) Devan Flanders (*) Mitchell Dunshea (9) Josh Dickson (17) Jacob Pierce (2) Tyler Ardron (26) Kane Leaupepe (10) Luke Romano (123) Pari Pari Parkinson (7) Patrick Tuipulotu (67) Michael Allardice (40) Liam Mitchell (12) Quinten Strange (25) Manaaki Selby-Rickit (*) Baden Wardlaw (*) Laghlan McWhannell (*) Scott Scrafton (22) Jack Whetton (9) Isaia Walker-Leawere (18) Ethan Blackadder (7) Blake Gibson (40) Lachlan Boshier (42) Tom Christie (*) Teariki Ben-Nicholas (*) Akira Ioane (64) Mitchell Brown (31) Gareth Evans (67) Whetukamokamo Douglas (22) Shannon Frizell (27) LOOSE
  • Saturday, April 24, 2021 STORIES of VALOUR

    Saturday, April 24, 2021 STORIES of VALOUR

    TE NUPEPA O TE TAIRAWHITI SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 24-25, 2021 HOME-DELIVERED $1.90, RETAIL $2.70 PAGES 6-7, 11, 12 INSIDE TODAY BLACKED OUT COVID-19 ROCKET LAB ■ ‘Very high-risk country’ category introduced PAYLOAD DETAILS ■ NZ-Western Aust. bubble bursts HEAVILY REDACTED ■ India desperate for oxygen supplies ■ Japan imposes ‘emergency orders’ PAGE 3 LEST WE FORGET: The 1500 headstones and burial plaques of war veterans interred at the Taruheru Cemetery will be adorned with poppies again for Anzac Day tomorrow. RSA manager David Sly (pictured) and volunteers have gone around the numerous plots distributing the emblems ahead of the day of commemoration. Big crowds are expected tomorrow at the numerous services across Gisborne, the East Coast and Wairoa, including Gisborne’s dawn service at which Campion College student and RSA Anzac Day speech contest winner Bella Fitzharris will give the address. More on Anzac Day on pages 2, 4 and 10. Picture by Liam Clayton Call for change to Litter Act to combat ‘fly-tippers’ by Alice Angeloni authorities more tools to deal repercussions because everyone with “fly-tippers”. knows they’re never going to TRASH ILLEGAL dumping is In situations where the get a fine.” rife in Gisborne and across council can prove who Councils spent thousands of New Zealand as ratepayers dumped the rubbish, they dollars on fly-tipping last year, constantly foot the bill for want perpetrators to pay the with some issuing no fines at waste abandoned on beaches, removal cost without having all. roadsides, to go through a court Gisborne District Council parks and prosecution.
  • Macquarie Sports 2016 Annual Review MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATION

    Macquarie Sports 2016 Annual Review MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATION

    Macquarie Sports 2016 Annual Review MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATION macquarie.com/foundation Access to free sporting events, as well as high profile sporting role models, often isn’t a possibility for many children around Australia, particularly for those in remote or marginalised communities. Macquarie Sports aims to break down the barriers for participation in sport by delivering sporting clinics, providing sporting equipment and access to high profile sports people, all at no cost to participants. Since 1999, over 100,000 children from communities around Australia have been provided with this opportunity. Macquarie Sports also offers corporate scholarships to elite young sports people, who share both sporting and corporate career goals. Cover: Macquarie Sports’ support of the Tiwi College extends into its 7th year with the delivery of a multi sports clinic for the students in October 2016 A Macquarie Sports soccer clinic in action at Tiwi College Introduction We are pleased to present the Macquarie Sports 2016 Annual Review Research shows that children from Macquarie Sports’ key objectives are to: disadvantaged communities are less likely • benefit children across communities 2016 Macquarie to engage in organised sport, due to the through the delivery of high quality costs involved and lack of opportunities sporting clinics Sports Committee within their communities*. Sport plays a significant role in the social, physical and • partner with grassroots sporting Stephen Cook cognitive development of children. It also organisations to enhance their capacity Executive Director Macquarie Corporate Asset Finance has a broader social benefit, with the ability • convey Macquarie’s commitment to the to break down common societal barriers, local communities in which it operates.
  • Lions (Fecha 1)

    Lions (Fecha 1)

    tapa BIENVENIDOS Quiero darles la bienvenida a nuestra cuarta temporada en el Personal Super Rugby. Sin dudas, para la Unión Argentina es un privilegio y un placer poder participar del torneo con el mejor nivel de rugby que hoy se puede encontrar en todo el planeta. Afrontamos esta nueva temporada con un montón de expectativas en base a un equipo que viene en pleno crecimiento y que será liderado por un nuevo capitán, a quien aprovecho para desearle lo mejor en este nuevo ciclo. También quiero desearle lo mejor al staff comandado por Gonzalo Quesada, en el cual confiamos plenamente para que continúen el buen trabajo que vienen reali- zando desde el inicio de la pretemporada Hoy tenemos una inmensa alegría de poder disfrutar de este torneo el cual es un espectáculo de primer nivel mundial y que nos permite ver todos los fines de semana a los mejores jugadores del mundo en nuestro país. Aprovechemos esta posibilidad, acompañemos al equipo, siempre alentando y respetando los valores que este juego se encarga de transmitir. Disfrutemos de los Jaguares y vivamos intensamente el Personal Super Rugby! MARCELO RODRÍGUEZ Presidente de la Unión Argentina de Rugby Estamos orgullosos desde el Board de Jaguares de poder disfrutar nuevamente del inicio de lo que será la cuarta temporada de Jaguares, en el Personal Super Rugby. Ya pasaron tres años desde que comenzamos este camino juntos y es un inmenso placer para nosotros ver las mejoras que año tras año viene mostrando, no solo el equipo, sino también todos aquellos que de una manera u otra están involucrados en este crecimiento.
  • Much-Changed Japan Seeks Shock No 2 at World

    Much-Changed Japan Seeks Shock No 2 at World

    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 SPORTS Has the ‘scrum doctor’ cured Australia woes? CARDIFF: It’s a tag that’s been thrown at as a scrum consultant for the New South Australia’s rugby team for years. Silky Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby. behind the scrum. Brittle in it. Nearly a year “He’s really passionate about scrums, into the tenure of coach Michael Cheika, and it’s good to have someone who has a the Wallabies are hoping those days are real identity of how he wants to shape the over heading into their first match of the scrum and how he wants the scrum to Rugby World Cup. move forward,” Hooper said. “He’s a great Cheika made improving Australia’s personality, a new face, a new accent in the scrummaging one of his priorities after group. He’s a great addition to the team.” replacing Ewen McKenzie in October. He England and Wales are expected to give saw the Australian eight get pushed Australia most problems in the scrum in around against England - yet again - in Pool A of the World Cup but the pack of the their November international last year, and Wallabies’ opening opponent, Fiji at the acknowledged his players’ technique and Millennium Stadium in Cardiff today, strategy needed to change. “Perhaps we shouldn’t be underestimated. are too honest,” he said. Fiji shoved back England’s vaunted To rectify the problem, Cheika changed scrum at one point in the tournament’s personnel. Benn Robinson and Ben opening game last Friday, and wheeled Alexander, Australia’s two most experi- another on England’s own feed five meters enced props, were ditched ahead of the from its tryline, leading to a try from Fiji World Cup, and younger players such as winger Nemani Nadolo.
  • Match Summary

    Match Summary

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS Brumbies vs Blues VENUE Gio Stadium DATE 30 April 2017 08:05 COMPETITION Vodacom Super Rugby FINAL SCORE 12 - 18 HALFTIME SCORE 3 - 8 TRIES 0 - 3 PLAYER OF THE MATCH SCORING SUMMARY Brumbies Blues PLAYER T C P DG PLAYER T C P DG Wharenui Hawera (J #10) 0 0 4 0 Bryn Gatland (J #10) 0 0 1 0 Matt Duffie (J #14) 1 0 0 0 Akira Ioane (J #8) 1 0 0 0 Melani Nanai (J #23) 1 0 0 0 LINE-UP Brumbies Blues 1 Nic Mayhew (J #1) 1 Pauliasi Manu (J #1) 2 Josh Mann-rea (J #2) 2 James Parsons (J #2) 3 Allan Alaalatoa (J #3) 3 Charlie Faumuina (J #3) 4 Rory Arnold (J #4) 4 Gerard Cowley-tuioti (J #4) 5 Sam Carter (J #5) 5 Scott Scrafton (J #5) 6 Scott Fardy (J #6) 6 Steven Luatua (J #6) 7 Chris Alcock (J #7) 7 Blake Gibson (J #7) 8 Lolo Fakaosilea (J #8) 8 Akira Ioane (J #8) 9 Joe Powell (J #9) 9 Augustine Pulu (J #9) 10 Wharenui Hawera (J #10) 10 Bryn Gatland (J #10) 11 James Dargaville (J #11) 11 Rieko Ioane (J #11) 12 Andrew Smith (J #12) 12 Sonny Bill Williams (J #12) 13 Tevita Kuridrani (J #13) 13 George Moala (J #13) 14 Henry Speight (J #14) 14 Matt Duffie (J #14) 15 Tom Banks (J #15) 15 Michael Collins (J #15) RESERVES Brumbies Blues 16 Robbie Abel (J #16) 16 Matt Moulds (J #16) 17 Ben Alexander (J #17) 17 Ofa Tu'ungafasi (J #17) 18 Leslie Leuluaialii-makin (J #18) 18 Sione Mafileo (J #18) 19 Blake Enever (J #19) 19 Leighton Price (J #19) 20 Jarrad Butler (J #20) 20 Murphy Taramai (J #20) 21 Dewet Roos (J #21) 21 Billy Guyton (J #21) 22 Jordan Jackson-hope (J #22) 22 Sam Nock (J #22) 23 Aidan Toua (J #23) 23 Melani Nanai (J #23)
  • Official Match Statistics

    Official Match Statistics

    Team Cover Logo Union Bordeaux-Begles OFFICIAL STATISTICS BORDEAUX-BÈGLES 47 - 8 DRAGONS OFFICIAL STATISTICS Pool A: Stade Chaban-Delmas - 19/12/2020 - Heineken Star of the Match: Santiago Cordero (Bordeaux-Bègles) - Attendance: 0 BORDEAUX-BÈGLES 47 - 8 DRAGONS 19 - 3 Match Points: Bordeaux-Bègles 5 Dragons 0 Mahamadou Diaby (Try - 8') Matthieu Jalibert (Conversion - 9') Santiago Cordero (Try - 34') Maxime Lamothe (Try - 40') Josh Lewis (Penalty - 12') Matthieu Jalibert (Conversion - 40') Santiago Cordero (Try - 41') Matthieu Jalibert (Conversion - 41') Matthieu Jalibert (Try - 44') Matthieu Jalibert (Conversion - 44') Santiago Cordero (Try - 61') Nick Tompkins (Try - 70') Matthieu Jalibert (Conversion - 62') Ben Lam (Try - 73') Ben Botica (Conversion - 74') POSSESSION 51% 49% PASSES 137 118 KICKS 24 26 CARRIES 110 68 602 METRES GAINED 215 24 DEFENDERS BEATEN 13 11 INITIAL BREAKS 3 19 OFFLOADS 4 85 TACKLES 87 6 TURNOVERS WON 3 13 PENALTIES CONCEDED 12 80% LINEOUT SUCCESS % 85% 100% SCRUM SUCCESS % 83% OFFICIAL STATISTICS TOP 5 PLAYERS BORDEAUX-BÈGLES CARRIES METRES GAINED OFFLOADS 1 Mahamadou Diaby 11 1 Santiago Cordero 144 1 Matthieu Jalibert 4 1 Santiago Cordero 11 2 Matthieu Jalibert 74 2 Romain Buros 3 1 Thierry Paiva 11 3 Cameron Woki 56 3 Cameron Woki 2 4 Maxime Lamothe 10 4 Romain Buros 50 3 Santiago Cordero 2 5 Cameron Woki 9 5 Ben Lam 49 3 Yoram Moefana 2 TURNOVERS WON TACKLES DOMINANT TACKLES 3 Cameron Woki 1 1 Yoram Moefana 14 1 Yoram Moefana 2 2 Cameron Woki 9 1 Yoram Moefana 2 2 Mahamadou Diaby 9 2 Ben Lam 1 1 Zakaria El
  • Match Summary

    Match Summary

    MATCH SUMMARY TEAMS Cell C Sharks vs DHL Western Province VENUE Growthpoint Kings Park DATE 14 October 2017 15:00 COMPETITION Currie Cup Premier Division FINAL SCORE 20 - 31 HALFTIME SCORE 13 - 3 TRIES 2 - 4 PLAYER OF THE MATCH SCORING SUMMARY Cell C Sharks DHL Western Province PLAYER T C P DG PLAYER T C P DG Curwin Bosch (J #10) 0 2 1 1 Jd Schickerling (J #5) 1 0 0 0 Marius Louw (J #12) 1 0 0 0 Dewaldt Duvenage (J #9) 1 0 0 0 Kobus Van Wyk (J #22) 1 0 0 0 Robert Du Preez Jnr (J #10) 2 4 1 0 LINE-UP Cell C Sharks DHL Western Province 1 Thomas Du Toit (J #1) 1 Jc Janse Van Rensburg (J #1) 2 Franco Marais (J #2) 2 Bongi Mbonambi (J #2) 3 Ross Geldenhys (J #3) 3 Wilco Louw (J #3) 4 Tyler Paul (J #4) 4 Chris Van Zyl (J #4) 5 Ruan Botha (J #5) 5 Jd Schickerling (J #5) 6 Keegan Daniel (J #6) 6 Jaco Coetzee (J #6) 7 Jacques Vermeulen (J #7) 7 Cobus Wiese (J #7) 8 Dan Du Preez (J #8) 8 Nizaam Carr (J #8) 9 Michael Claassens (J #9) 9 Dewaldt Duvenage (J #9) 10 Curwin Bosch (J #10) 10 Robert Du Preez Jnr (J #10) 11 S'bu Nkosi (J #11) 11 Dillyn Leyds (J #11) 12 Marius Louw (J #12) 12 Ruhan Nel (J #12) 13 Lukhanyo Am (J #13) 13 Huw Jones (J #13) 14 Odwa Ndungane (J #14) 14 Seabelo Senatla(dnu) (J #14) 15 Garth April (J #15) 15 Damian Willemse (J #15) RESERVES Cell C Sharks DHL Western Province 16 Chiliboy Ralepelle (J #16) 16 Ramone Samuels (J #16) 17 Juan Schoeman (J #17) 17 Caylib Oosthuizen (J #17) 18 Jean Droste (J #18) 18 Jan De Klerk (J #18) 19 Tera Mtembu (J #19) 19 Kobus Van Dyk (J #19) 20 Louis Schreuder (J #20) 20 Justin Phillips (J #20)
  • P18 Layout 1

    P18 Layout 1

    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 SPORTS Pumas looking to make biggest leap LONDON: Possessing a side who can against Georgia, Tonga and Namibia to beat anyone on a good day, Argentina reach their customary quarter-final spot. are aiming high at the World Cup with The quarter-finals should be a given their sights set on the ultimate goal. since they joined the Rugby “Our dream is to be world champi- Championship in 2012 with two guaran- ons,” says Pumas’ captain and hooker teed annual tests against each of the Agustin Creevy. Given that they rarely three top southern hemisphere teams. beat either the top southern hemisphere But the players know they must keep teams or England, most observers could their feet on the ground, aware that the be excused a certain scepticism. A more likes of Georgia are also progressing realistic objective would be to emulate apace and a shock result in their second their fine 2007 generation by reaching match would leave them needing other the semi-finals for the second time. results to go their way. A week after Argentina succeeded in 2007 with Argentina handed South Africa the victories over leading European sides Rugby Championship wooden spoon, Ireland and Scotland but came unstuck the Springboks took their revenge with against South Africa. Now with a first win victory in a World Cup warmup in over the Springboks under their belt Buenos Aires over the team coach Daniel after the August upset in Durban, the Hourcade said he would field against only team they have yet to beat are New New Zealand.