Midweek Matches 13/11/2012

[psychic duck]

Leicester vs New Zealand Māori

Leicester (using old fashioned letters): 0 Mathew Tait*; N Niall Morris, M Matt Smith, L Anthony Allen*, K Adam Thompstone; J George Ford, I Patrick Phibbs; A Boris Stankovich, B George Chuter*, C Fraser Balmain; D Louis Deacon* (captain), E Graham Kitchener; F Ed Slater, H Julian Salvi, G Jordan Crane*.
Replacements: P Jonny Harris, Q Jimmy Stevens, R Kieran Brookes; S Michael Noone, T Richard Thorpe; U Sam Harrison, V Dan Bowden, W Geordan Murphy*.

New Zealand Māori: 15 Andre Taylor; 14 Kurt Baker, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Tim Bateman, 11 Kade Poki; 10 Willie Ripia, 9 Frae Wilson; 1 Ben May, 2 Hika Elliot*, 3 Ben Afeaki; 4 Jarrad Hoeata*, 5 Jason Eaton*; 6 Shane Christie, 7 Tanerau Latimer* (captain), 8 Elliot Dixon.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Jacob Ellison, 18 Bronson Murray, 19 Romana Graham, 20 Nick Crosswell; 21 Jamieson Gibson-Park, 22 Jackson Willison, 23 Declan O'Donnell.

* Denotes full international capped.

Gloucester vs Fiji

Gloucester: 15 Martyn Thomas; 14 Steph Reynolds, 13 Drew Locke, 12 Tim Molenaar, 11 Ian Clark; 10 Dan Robson, 9 Dave Lewis; 1 Yann Thomas, 2 Koree Britton, 3 Dario Chistolini; 4 Will Graulich, 5 Harry Casson; 6 Ross Moriarty, 7 Matt Cox, 8 Peter Buxton (captain).
Replacements: 16 Tommaso d'Apice*, 17 Dan Murphy, 18 Tom Heard, 19 Ed King, 20 Ben Sparks; 21 Bred Field, 22 George Boulton, 23 TBC.

* Denotes full international capped.


Fiji: 15 Metuisela Talebula; 14 Timoci Matanavou, 13 Samu Wara, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 Watisoni Votu; 10 Jonetani Ralulu, 9 Kelemedi Bola; 1 Setefano Somoca, 2 Tuapati Talemaitoga, 3 Manasa Saulo; 4 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, 5 Sekonaia Kalou; 6 Josefa Domolailai, 7 Malakai Volau, 8 Nemani Nagusa.
Replacements: 16 Seremaia Naureure, 17 Deacon Manu, 18 Pen Makutu, 19 Api Naikatini, 20 Iliesa Ratuva; 21 Nikola Matawalu, 22 Ravai Fatiaki, 23 Aisea Natoga.

Newcastle vs Tonga

Newcastle: 15 Alex Tait; 14 Andrew Higgins, 13 Alex Crockett, 12 James Fitzpatrick, 11 Ryan Shortland; 10 Joel Hodgson, 9 Warren Fury*; 1 Grant Shiells, 2 Matt Thompson, 3 James Hall; 4 Sean Tomes, 5 James Goode; 6 Scott MacLeod*, 7 Mark Wilson, 8 Chris York.
Replacements: 16 Mike Mayhew, 17 Scott Wilson, 18 James Hallam, 19 Joe Robinson; 20 Jordi Pasqualin, 21 Waisea Luveniyali*, 22 Jamie Helleur*; 23 Ally Hogg*.

* Denotes full international capped.

Tonga: 15 Setaleki Lu'au; 14 Mateo Malupo, 13 William Helu, 12 Alipate Fatafehi, 11 Kuki Ma'afu; 10 Eddie Paea, 9 Viliame Iongi; 1 Soane Tonga'uiha, 2 Aleki Lutui, 3 Tevita Mailau; 4 Josh Afu, 5 Sione Timani; 6 Hale T-Pole, 7 Nili Latu (captain), 8 Ikapoté Fono.
Replacements: 16 Sefo Sakalia, 17 Kisi Pulu, 18 Samisoni Masima, 19 Sione Vaiomo'unga; 20 Taniela Moa, 21 Suka Hufanga, 22 Vunga Lilo; 23 Sona Taumalolo.

 

[Aoniu]

[h=5]
The Ghial Tonga A team to play Newcastle Falcons is:
1. Soane Tonga'uiha
2. 'Aleki Lutui
3. Tevita Mailau
4. Josh Afu
5. Sione Timani
6. Hale T Pole
7. Nili Latu (c)
8. Uamano Fono
9. Viliame 'Iongi
10. Eddie Paea
11. 'Apakuki Ma'afu
12. 'Alipate Fatafehi
13. Will Helu
14. Mateo Malupo
15. Setaleki Lu'au

Reserves
16. Kamaliele Sakalia
17. Kisi Pulu
18. Samisoni Masima
19. Sione Vaiomounga
20. Taniela Moa
21. Sukanaivalu Hufanga
22. Vungakoto Lilo
23. Alisona Taumalolo

Management
Mana 'Otai, Head Coach
Mark Bakewell, Forwards Coach
Tim Lane, Backs Coach
Lano Fonua, Assistant Manager
Jodie McCarthy, Physio
Ander Rodoreda, Video Analyst[/h]

 

[BZHopenside]

20 pounds for tickets? I've never watched rugby in England, but is that a normal price? Seems pretty high for basic seating.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

It is for Welford Road.
Depending where you sit in their stadium its either a steal, about right, or overpriced as their seats range from very expensive posh seats to the reasonably priced terrace.
Same goes for most stadiums, for Sale sharks the terrace is about a tenner whereas the "best" seats are somethibg stupid like £58

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[Teh Mite]

It is for Welford Road.
Depending where you sit in their stadium its either a steal, about right, or overpriced as their seats range from very expensive posh seats to the reasonably priced terrace.
Same goes for most stadiums, for Sale sharks the terrace is about a tenner whereas the "best" seats are somethibg stupid like £58

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Normally about 25 quid on the terrace at Pooh Corner (and if it's busy, you can forget being able to see anything).

The big Cat stand was £35 last time I was in it, decent view when up in the gods but lacking atmosphere.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

£25 on the terrace?
Blimey!

 

[Larksea]

looking forward to seeing the Maori game, I think there is a replay on sky thursday 7pm

Really like the look of the maori team if Willie Repia can come through. I wonder if the north has done it's homework on Andre Taylor? Do they know what he can do? if not I think they are about to find out.

 

[Teh Mite]

"The North"

You mean "Leicester". Specifically, "Leicester 2nd XV"

 

[Larksea]

By "The North" I mean all the teams the Maori will play on this tour.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I like the look of the Leicester side - considering the injuries they've had this season that's not far off of one of their 1st XVs.
Little light in the forwards with the international callups, especially the bench, but still a strong side. Shame the game hasn't been picked up by any channel.

 

[Draggs]

Iongi at scrum half!

That's an interesting experiment.

Well, he can't tackle, so perhaps sticking him inside with a few forward around him will help.

 

[Draggs]

32-24 to Leicester, full time.

 

[Aoniu]

Glouscester 31-29 Fiji
Newcastle 24-13 Tonga
Great day for english club rugby

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Shame nothing was shown on TV here in the UK. Would have loved to watch at least one of the games.