THIS WEEKEND 16 AUGUST

 

16.08.2008

New Zealand 19, South Africa 0 in Capetown (Tri Nations)

New Zealand won by 19 points. I predicted New Zealand by 10.

 

Reviews

New Zealand dominated this hard physical (when is it not!) encounter against arch rivals South Africa.

 

Related articles

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3821_3994987,00.html

 

Previews

The winner takes all. It has boiled down to that. The chances are that the winner of this match will take the Tri Nations Cup. New Zealand’s dramatic and convincing win against Australia last time out would indicate that the Kiwis are back to their best. South Africa now has the advantage that all their remaining tests in this tournament are on home ground. It should be a cracker of a match.

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3987495,00.html

 

Last Five Encounters

12.07.2008 South Africa 30-28 in Dunedin (Tri Nations)

05.07.2008 New Zealand 19-8 in Wellington (Tri Nations)

14.07.2007 New Zealand 33-6 in Christchurch (Tri Nations)

23.06.2007 New Zealand 26-21 in Durban (Tri Nations)

02.09.2006 South Africa 21-20 in Rustenberg (Tri Nations)

 

Last Five Encounters in Capetown

06.08.2005 South Africa 22-16 (Tri Nations)

21.07.2001 New Zealand 12-6 (Tri Nations)

10.08.1996 New Zealand 29-18 (Tri Nations)

04.09.1976 South Africa 15-10 (3rd Test)

08.08.1970 New Zealand 9-8 (2nd test)

 

GWC Rugby Ranking: World Table-New Zealand 1st, South Africa 3rd

 

Teams

 

South Africa

15 Percy Montgomery

14 JP Pietersen

13 Adrian Jacobs

12 Jean de Villiers

11 Bryan Habana

10 Butch James

9 Fourie du Preez

8 Pierre Spies

7 Juan Smith

6 Schalk Burger

5 Victor Matfield

4 Andries Bekker

3 CJ van der Linde

2 Bismarck du Plessis

1 Tendai Mtawarira.

Replacements

16 Adriaan Strauss

17 Brian Mujati

18 Danie Rossouw

19 Luke Watson

20 Enrico Januarie

21 Francois Steyn

22 Conrad Jantjes

Head Coach: Peter de Villiers

 

Notes

34 year old Percy Montgomery will play his 100th test match for South Africa.

 

New Zealand

15 Mils Muliaina

14 Richard Kahui

13 Conrad Smith

12 Ma'a Nonu

11 Sitiveni Sivivatu

10 Daniel Carter

9 James Cowan

8 Rodney So'oialo

7 Richie McCaw (Capt.)

6 Jerome Kaino

5 Alistair Willliams

4 Bradley Thorn

3 Gregory Somerville

2 Andrew Hore

1 Tony Woodcock.

Replacements

16 Keven Mealamu

17 John Afoa

18 Anthony Boric

19 Adam Thomson

20 Piri Weepu

21 Stephen Donald

22 Isaia Toeava

Head Coach: Graham Henry

 

Kenya 39, Uganda 20 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2nd leg)

 

Reviews

Kenya outscored neighbours Uganda to retain the Elgin Cup 2nd leg in Nairobi. This gives Kenya a 2 point aggregate following Uganda’s 20-3 win back in May in Kampala.

 

Previews

Second Leg of Elgin Cup

The return Tusker Elgon Cup match between Kenya and Uganda on August 16 at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa ground will not be easy.

 

Michael ‘Tank’ Otieno, the national 15’s coach explained that Uganda were through to the semi-final of the Africa Zone 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifiers and were 17 points up. “They are also the Africa champions in the second tier,” he added.

 

The coach admitted the return leg would be a pressure match because Kenyans expected a win at home. “We have to get used to pressure and we will work hard towards achieving that,” he said.

 

His opposite number, Yayiro Kasasa promised they would not make the same mistakes again like they did last year when they lost the second leg. “We have to sit and plan for this game. It will be tough but we will not be traveling to Nairobi to just play but convincingly win,” he said after steering his team to the semi finals of the Africa Zone 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifiers. Uganda beat Madagascar 32-22 in Kampala.

 

David Dobela, the South African who is the Uganda Rugby Union Technical Director agreed. “That is a big game and we intend to stay focused,” he said.

 

The Uganda captain John Musoke is also keen to have the Elgon Cup back in their shelves. “It is going to be hard work but I believe we have an edge,” he acknowledged.

 

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Last Five Encounters

24.05.2008 Uganda 20-3 in Kampala (Elgin Cup 1st leg)

26.09.2007 Uganda 24-12 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi-final)

11.08.2007 Kenya 35-15 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2nd leg)

26.05.2007 Uganda 29-10 in Kampala (Elgin Cup 1st leg)

12.08.2006 Uganda 22-20 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2nd leg)

 

Encounters in Nairobi

11.08.2007 Kenya 35-15 (Elgin Cup, 2nd leg)

12.08.2006 Uganda 22-20 (Elgin Cup, 2nd leg)

31.07.2004 Kenya 18-8 (Friendly)

05.10.2002 Uganda 31-22 (CAR Div.2, North)

29.09.2001 Kenya 44-17 (Friendly)

 

GWC Rugby Ranking: Africa Table-Uganda 3rd, Kenya 6th

 

Prediction: Uganda by 10 points.

 

Teams

 

Kenya

15. Innocent Simiyu, Capt. (Impala RFC)

14. Horace Otieno (Mwamba RFC)

13. Humphrey Kayange (Mwamba RFC)

12. Cyprian Shimenga (Nakuru RFC)

11. Collins Injera (Mwamba RFC)

10. Lavin Asego (Mwamba RFC)

9. Peter Mutai (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

8. Leslie Libasia  (Kenya Harlequin FC)

7. David Mogere (Kenya Harlequin FC)

6. Allan Onyango (Kenya Harlequin FC)

5. Wilson Kopondo (Mean Machine RFC )

4. Anthony Ogot (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

3. Joel Ng’anga (Kenya Harlequin FC)

2. Vincent Ongera (Kenya Harlequin FC)

1. Daniel Kiptoo (Kenya Harlequin FC)

Replacements

16. Frank Amiani (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

17. Derrick Wamalwa (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

18. Paul Murunga (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

19. Fednard Ngaira (Nakuru RFC)

20. David Gitau (Kenya Harlequin FC)

21. Sidney Nderitu (Mwamba RFC)

22. Vincent Mose (Nakuru RFC)

Head Coach: Michael Otieno

 

http://rugbykenya.blogspot.com/

http://www.eastandard.net/sports/Inside ... 510&cid=3& http://www.eastandard.net/sports/Inside ... 425&cid=3&

 

Uganda squad

R. Adigasi

J. Anguyo

P. Barigye

A. Bukenya

D. Etuket

P. Karumuna

J. Kimuli

T. Luggya

A. Matsiko

A. Mubiru

T. Mudoola

A. Musoke

J. Musoke (Capt.)

K. Mutabaruka

R. Mwisaka

S. Ogwete

B. Odong

J.B. Onen

R. Sseguya

M. Soita

V. Wadia

S. Wakabi

Head Coach:Y. Kasasa

 

http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish ... 9868.shtml

http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/30/644557

 

New Caledonia 32, Vanuatu 20 in Noumea (FORU Cup, Eastern Zone)

New Caledonia won by 12 points. I predicted Vanuatu by 7.

 

Reviews

http://www.oceaniarugby.com/20080816_new_cal_win.html/ref/267

 

Previews

New Caledonia will host this tournament but has been out of the international scene for a few years.

 

Previous Encounters

14.10.2006 Vanuatu 22-0 in Port Villa (Oceania Tournament)

23.10.2004 Vanuatu 17-14 in Noumea

 

GWC Rugby Ranking: Oceania Table-Vanuatu 10th, New Caledonia 12th

 

Teams

 

Niue 18, Cook Islands 7 in Rarotonga (FORU Cup, Western Zone)

Niue won by 11 points. I predicted Cook Islands by 14.

 

Reviews

http://www.oceaniarugby.com/20080817_nuie_vs_cooks.html/ref/267

 

Previews

The Cook Islands will play a one-off international rugby match against Niue on Saturday 16 August. The East FORU (Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions) game will be played in Rarotonga at Tereora National Stadium. The delay in confirming the proposed three team tournament programme was upset by the sudden withdrawal of the Tahiti team late last week. The winner of this now one-off match between Rarotonga and Niue will proceed to the Oceania Cup Final to be played at the venue of the winner of the FORU West game to be played on Saturday 30 August .

http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sports.htm

 

Previous Encounters

06.08.2005 Cook Islands 24-5 in Rarotonga (WCQ Oceania R 1B)

28.08.2004 Cook Islands 50-5 in Rarotonga (Oceania Cup; East Zone)

06.09.2003 Niue 17-14 in Auckland (Oceania Cup; East Zone Final)

09.06.2001 Cook Islands 28-8 in Paliati (WCQ Oceania 1A)

 

GWC Rugby Ranking: Oceania Table-Cook Islands 6th, Niue 8th

 

Prediction: Cook Islands by 14 points

 

Teams

 

Cook Islands Training Squad

Mai Maireroa

Raymond Pirangi

Joshua MacDonald

Tu Putoru

Victor Mataora

Mana Natini

Dennis Tomokino

Joseph Ngatae

Mati Messine (Aitutaki)

Edwin Teraitua

Daniel Heather

Louis Nicholas

Kore Herman

Steven Naea

Clive Nicholas

Bilsy Gukisuva

Teokotai Tuaivi Jnr

Robert Tuaati

Brendan Smith

Lloyd Matapo

Turori Matutu

Kunta Tom

Pokolong Pauka

Terry Piri

Vase Samania

David Wichman

Andrew Iroa

Andrew Kapi

Rua Ngametua

Tariu Tairea

Ina Tapurau Jnr

Thomas Toa

Spoon Marsters

Tahiri Elikana

Conrad Piri

Bruce Goldsworthy

Duane Gukisuva

Messine Manapori (Aitutaki)

Patrick Numanga

Pakia Wichman.

 

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