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Victory for Brazil

Melhor Time

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http://rugbyworldcup-argentina2023.blogspot.com/2011/06/victory-for-brazil.html

Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, played host to a friendly this afternoon with the Brazilian national mens team taking on Edinburgh University at the Municipal Hermínio Espósito, in Embu das Artes. Over 1,200 fans turned up for the occassion as rugby in Brazil continues its rapid growth. Moreover, the match was broadcast live on Brazilain television on Sportv 2. Brazil took a 17-0 lead at the interval following three first half tries. The first was scored by Brazil's try-scroing machine, winger Daniel Gregg in the right hand corner after chasing though a well-worked kick. Pedro Rosa scored Brazil's second try which was converted by left winger Julian. With Brazil having all the play, the team scored for a third time late in the half with Felipe Silva putting the South Amercians well ahead at the interval.

Edinburgh University's, Andy Brians hit back with two penalties early in the secondhalf to make it 17-6. Brazilian flyhalf, Lucas Duque responder in the 67th minute of play with a penalty of his own as a tired Brazilian side fought on wanting a home victory. Julian missed a simple penalty attempt in the 33rd minute as Brazil were hot on attack but unable to breach the tryline. In the 36th minute Brazil crossed the line following a linebreak and chip and chase to centre Moises Duque. With the conversion Brazil went ahead 27-6. Edinburgh University hit back almost immediately with a break from the forwards allowing Andy Brians to go over for a late try which he failed to convert. This made it 27-11 with time up on the clock but the referee played an additional five minutes of play due to injury time.

Only a decade ago a win for Brazil vs a side such as Edinburgh University would have been unthinkable. Today with the sports increasing prominance in Brazil the question is how good will the national side be in a another decade? If the IRB are serious about the global game then Rugby World Cup 2023 going to Argentina is indeed something to be supported.
 
Well done Brazil - good to hear that they are improving, and that the games are being televised ... it can only improve the profile of rugby in Brazil, and hopefully further increase the player numbers and improve the standard of play
 
http://rugbyworldcup-argentina2023.blogspot.com/2011/06/victory-for-brazil.html

Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, played host to a friendly this afternoon with the Brazilian national mens team taking on Edinburgh University at the Municipal Hermínio Espósito, in Embu das Artes. Over 1,200 fans turned up for the occassion as rugby in Brazil continues its rapid growth. Moreover, the match was broadcast live on Brazilain television on Sportv 2. Brazil took a 17-0 lead at the interval following three first half tries. The first was scored by Brazil's try-scroing machine, winger Daniel Gregg in the right hand corner after chasing though a well-worked kick. Pedro Rosa scored Brazil's second try which was converted by left winger Julian. With Brazil having all the play, the team scored for a third time late in the half with Felipe Silva putting the South Amercians well ahead at the interval.

Edinburgh University's, Andy Brians hit back with two penalties early in the secondhalf to make it 17-6. Brazilian flyhalf, Lucas Duque responder in the 67th minute of play with a penalty of his own as a tired Brazilian side fought on wanting a home victory. Julian missed a simple penalty attempt in the 33rd minute as Brazil were hot on attack but unable to breach the tryline. In the 36th minute Brazil crossed the line following a linebreak and chip and chase to centre Moises Duque. With the conversion Brazil went ahead 27-6. Edinburgh University hit back almost immediately with a break from the forwards allowing Andy Brians to go over for a late try which he failed to convert. This made it 27-11 with time up on the clock but the referee played an additional five minutes of play due to injury time.

Only a decade ago a win for Brazil vs a side such as Edinburgh University would have been unthinkable. Today with the sports increasing prominance in Brazil the question is how good will the national side be in a another decade? If the IRB are serious about the global game then Rugby World Cup 2023 going to Argentina is indeed something to be supported.

I am dying to see a RWC in Argentina, perhaps with a pool match between minnows being held in Montevideo, Uruguay to even further increase the exposure of the event, I'm guessing Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Salta would make good host cities, do you know of some others Melhor?
 
I am dying to see a RWC in Argentina, perhaps with a pool match between minnows being held in Montevideo, Uruguay to even further increase the exposure of the event, I'm guessing Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Salta would make good host cities, do you know of some others Melhor?

Mar del Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Rosario would be standard choices, given the quality of the stadiums and that rugby is rather popular (at least in Mendoza and Rosario).

Melhor, did you watch the Pumas game? How did the Vodacom cup boys do?
 
Mar del Plata, Mendoza, San Juan and Rosario would be standard choices, given the quality of the stadiums and that rugby is rather popular (at least in Mendoza and Rosario).

Melhor, did you watch the Pumas game? How did the Vodacom cup boys do?

I missed the Pumas vs Barbaians as it was on at the same time as the Topm 14 Final. I was locked into seeing Albacete, Fernández, Figallo and Bustos Moyano. Figallo is about 2 seasons away from being the best looshead prop in Franca. Reports from the Barbarians match are that Senatore, Creevy, Camacho, Contepomi were the best. Senatore looks like seriously pushing for a starting place at the World Cup. Creevy is already Montpellier bound and is really doing well for himself.

I did catch highlights and follow it online though. You can see highlights here:

http://rugbyworldcup-argentina2023.blogspot.com/2011/06/argentina-pumas-defeat-french.html

I am dying to see a RWC in Argentina, perhaps with a pool match between minnows being held in Montevideo, Uruguay to even further increase the exposure of the event, I'm guessing Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Salta would make good host cities, do you know of some others Melhor?
I wouldn´t go the Uruguay route. Its simply not required. Cities in the Argentine interior go mad when Los Pumas matches are played in their stadiums. I think 12 venues is about the right number and I´d suggest the following venues are appopriate and well distributed across the country. Check out info on each on my blog.

- Avellaneda (46,000)
- Buenos Aires (River Plate - 67,000)
- Córdoba (57,000)
- La Plata (53,000)
- Mar del Plata (35,000)
- Mendoza (45,000)
- Resistencia (25,000)
- Rosario (41,000)
- Salta (20,000)
- San Juan (25,000)
- Santa Fé (40,000)
- Tucumán (32,000)
 

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