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Posted 9 months ago
rugbyfan07
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Were going to get pounded

The Australian Barbarians team to play Canada at Skilled Park on Friday night, (kick off 8.05pm AEST) is:

15. Lachie Turner (NSW Waratahs)
14. Rod Davies (Queensland Reds)
13. Rob Horne (NSW Waratahs)
12. Matt Giteau (Brumbies)
11. Drew Mitchell (NSW Waratahs)
10. Berrick Barnes (NSW Waratahs)
9. Nick Phipps (Melbourne Rebels)
8. Pat McCutcheon (NSW Waratahs)
7. Matt Hodgson (Western Force)
6. Dave Dennis (NSW Waratahs)
5. Nathan Sharpe (Western Force, captain)
4. Sitaleki Timani (NSW Waratahs)
3. James Slipper (Queensland Reds)
2. Tatafu Polota Nau (NSW Waratahs)
1. Ben Daley (Queensland Reds)

Run on Reserves:

16. James Hanson (Queensland Reds)
17. Pekahou Cowan (Western Force)
18. Dean Mumm (NSW Waratahs)
19. Beau Robinson (Queensland Reds)
20. Ben Tapuai (Queensland Reds)
21. Luke Morahan (Queensland Reds)
22. Mark Gerrard (Melbourne Rebels)

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Posted 9 months ago
Sparly
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Fact that the Aussie Barbs haven't played much footy together is the only thing standing in the way of an Aussie win. Canada has a very slight chance of winning.

Wonder if game will be online somewhere. Would like to watch it.

Cheers.

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Posted 9 months ago
2rdubyaz
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These guys have all played together. Look at their s15 sides.

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Posted 9 months ago
rucknmaul
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Lads, that Australia side would be a top 4-5 team in the world. It is unrealistic to believe we can compete with that side. Reds, Waratahs, Western Force and Rebels make up the entire squad. I believe a "victory" for Canada is to keep it within 30. I hope I am wrong but I predict that Barbarians side to win by 40-50.

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Posted 9 months ago
rugbyfan07
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60 or 70 as some are pissed they weren't picked for the 1st xv going to NZ

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Posted 9 months ago
2rdubyaz
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This game is what the team needs. It's either a huge wake-up call (most likely) or they know how hard they are going to have to play to come away with a win or two.

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Posted 9 months ago
clyde
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What the team needs is Dan Carter, Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield, Jimmy Cowan, Jaque Fourie and Bryan Habana. Digby Ioane wouldn't hurt.

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Posted 9 months ago
rugbyfan07
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henrik brussow also...

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Posted 9 months ago
rusty_lock
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Oh God, if they keep this under an 80 point margin I think they could claim some sort of moral victory. That entire team is made up of fully capped wallabies. The only hope our boys have is that these guys don't take them serious and we get a little jump on them or they are disinterested because it is not a "real test" for them. The latter is unlikely as many of them are still looking for spots on the wallaby lineup

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Posted 9 months ago
rusty_lock
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and if anyone finds a spot online where it could be viewed it would be appreciated if you let us know

Posted 9 months ago #
rusty_lock
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I just received confirmation that fox.com.au will be live streaming the game. Unfortunately, they only broadcast it in OZ so unless you can come up with an Aussie IP no luck. since it is being webstreamed it is possible it might be up on justin.tv or maybe Rc could get fox to allow a ustream feed for us back home.

Posted 9 months ago #
Faust
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It is easy to proxy serve, but speed usually sucks

Posted 9 months ago #
2rdubyaz
Member

If you guys are familiar with torrents. The absolute best site on the web has to http://www.acrossthetasman.com - you need to register to view the forums/releases.

I can't confirm whether they will get a cap of the game but they have gotten every single RWC warm up match thus far. Unfortunately they releases are usually a half day behind or more so you either have to avoid spoilers or watch it knowing the outcome.

Posted 9 months ago #
Frank
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Canada's defense has improved since Clive has jumped on board. This will be their saving grace. The wide expansive game strutted by Crowley will be woefully exposed in this little run out for the lads. If Barnes is taking the lead on the scrums they just might survive, if it is the English fellow then they will be skating backwards faster then the Calgary Flames chasing a playoff position. No comment needed about the 7's coach who once again has found a way to tag along for a free ride.

Baabaa's by a dozen ......

Posted 9 months ago #
Shaggy
Member

I heard the Canadian team is named on Wednesday ... do you guys think they will field their strongest team?

Posted 9 months ago #
clyde
Member

I agree Frank, that one dozen tries is a large but reasonably expected margin of victory for the Australians.

Posted 9 months ago #
rusty_lock
Member

Shaggy said:
I heard the Canadian team is named on Wednesday ... do you guys think they will field their strongest team?

Canadian side to face Australian Barbarians
NAME (HOMETOWN, PROVINCE, CRC, HOME CLUB, SCHOOL)
1. Hubert Buydens (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Saskatoon Wild Oats, Walter Murray/University of Saskatchewan)
2. Pat Riordan (captain) (Surrey, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Burnaby Lake, Tamanawis Secondary/University of Victoria)
3. Jason Marshall (North Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Capilano, Carson Graham Secondary/Simon Fraser University)
4. Jebb Sinclair (Fredericton, NB, London Irish/PRO, Fredericton Loyalists, Fredericton High School)
5. Jamie Cudmore (Squamish, BC, ASM Clermont Auvergne/PRO, Howe Sound Secondary)
6. Adam Kleeberger (White Rock, BC, BC Bears/CRC, University of Victoria Vikes, Semiahmoo Secondary School/University of Victoria)
7. Chauncey O'Toole (Belleisle, NB, Ospreys/PRO, Belleisle Rovers, Belleisle Regional High School)
8. Aaron Carpenter (Brantford, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO, Brantford Harlequins, Brantford Collegiate Institute/McMaster University)
9. Ed Fairhurst (Vancouver, BC, UBC Old Boys Ravens, St. Michael's University School/University of Victoria)
10. Ander Monro (VC) (Victoria, BC, Ontario Blues/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Glenalmond College/Edinburgh University)
11. Phil Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO, Oakville Crusaders, Appleby College/University of Victoria)
12. Ryan Smith (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Calgary Irish, Mayfield Secondary/University of Guelph)
13. DTH van der Merwe (Victoria, BC, Glasgow Warriors/PRO, James Bay, Dr. Martin LeBoldus)
14. Ciaran Hearn (Conception Bay South, NL, The Rock/CRC, Baymen RFC, Holy Spirit High School)
15. James Pritchard (Parkes, Australia, Bedford Blues/PRO, Randwick, Red Bend Catholic College)

Reserves:
16. Ryan Hamilton (West Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Capilano, Rockridge Secondary/University of Victoria)
17. Scott Franklin (Regina, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Athol Murray College of Notre Dame/Camosun College)
18. Tyler Hotson (Vancouver, BC, Plymouth/PRO, UBC Old Boys Ravens, St. George's School/University of British Columbia)
19. Nanyak Dala (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Glenwood High School/University of Saskatchewan)
20. Sean White (Victoria, BC, BC Bears/CRC, James Bay, Oak Bay High School)
21. Conor Trainor (Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, UBC Old Boys, St. George's School/University of Western Ontario)
22. Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, BC, BC Bears/CRC, University of Victoria Vikes, Hugh McRoberts Secondary/University of Victoria)

There you have it Shaggy. About as strong as you can expect. Still no answer at 12 but that isn't the selectors fault.

Posted 8 months ago #
Frank
Member

A certain someone wearing #12 is about to get undressed faster then a Barbie at a 6 year olds birthday party.

This is Canada's best side and it will be a close affair. Do not under estimate the fear of being embarrassed, it usually brings out the best in a person and a team.

Posted 8 months ago #
Shaggy
Member

rusty_lock said:
Canadian side to face Australian Barbarians
NAME (HOMETOWN, PROVINCE, CRC, HOME CLUB, SCHOOL)
1. Hubert Buydens (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Saskatoon Wild Oats, Walter Murray/University of Saskatchewan)
2. Pat Riordan (captain) (Surrey, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Burnaby Lake, Tamanawis Secondary/University of Victoria)
3. Jason Marshall (North Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Capilano, Carson Graham Secondary/Simon Fraser University)
4. Jebb Sinclair (Fredericton, NB, London Irish/PRO, Fredericton Loyalists, Fredericton High School)
5. Jamie Cudmore (Squamish, BC, ASM Clermont Auvergne/PRO, Howe Sound Secondary)
6. Adam Kleeberger (White Rock, BC, BC Bears/CRC, University of Victoria Vikes, Semiahmoo Secondary School/University of Victoria)
7. Chauncey O'Toole (Belleisle, NB, Ospreys/PRO, Belleisle Rovers, Belleisle Regional High School)
8. Aaron Carpenter (Brantford, ON, Plymouth Albion/PRO, Brantford Harlequins, Brantford Collegiate Institute/McMaster University)
9. Ed Fairhurst (Vancouver, BC, UBC Old Boys Ravens, St. Michael's University School/University of Victoria)
10. Ander Monro (VC) (Victoria, BC, Ontario Blues/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Glenalmond College/Edinburgh University)
11. Phil Mackenzie (Oakville, ON, Esher/PRO, Oakville Crusaders, Appleby College/University of Victoria)
12. Ryan Smith (Calgary, AB, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Calgary Irish, Mayfield Secondary/University of Guelph)
13. DTH van der Merwe (Victoria, BC, Glasgow Warriors/PRO, James Bay, Dr. Martin LeBoldus)
14. Ciaran Hearn (Conception Bay South, NL, The Rock/CRC, Baymen RFC, Holy Spirit High School)
15. James Pritchard (Parkes, Australia, Bedford Blues/PRO, Randwick, Red Bend Catholic College)

Reserves:
16. Ryan Hamilton (West Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, Capilano, Rockridge Secondary/University of Victoria)
17. Scott Franklin (Regina, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Athol Murray College of Notre Dame/Camosun College)
18. Tyler Hotson (Vancouver, BC, Plymouth/PRO, UBC Old Boys Ravens, St. George's School/University of British Columbia)
19. Nanyak Dala (Saskatoon, SK, Prairie Wolf Pack/CRC, Castaway Wanderers, Glenwood High School/University of Saskatchewan)
20. Sean White (Victoria, BC, BC Bears/CRC, James Bay, Oak Bay High School)
21. Conor Trainor (Vancouver, BC, BC Bears/CRC, UBC Old Boys, St. George's School/University of Western Ontario)
22. Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, BC, BC Bears/CRC, University of Victoria Vikes, Hugh McRoberts Secondary/University of Victoria)

There you have it Shaggy. About as strong as you can expect. Still no answer at 12 but that isn't the selectors fault.

Thanks Rusty ... i'm stalking you mate :)

... no other players in other positions that could slot in to the 12 jersey?

Posted 8 months ago #
AussieBack
Member

This from greenandgold.com

"There are a number of changes to the Australian Barbarians teams to play Canada on Friday night:

Mark Gerrard, Matt Giteau and Ben Daley are all unavailable. Their places in the match night squad have been taken by Bernard Foley (Australian Sevens), Ben Lucas and Greg Holmes.

15. Lachie Turner 14. Rod Davies 13. Rob Horne 12. Ben Tapuai 11. Drew Mitchell 10. Berrick Barnes 9. Nick Phipps 8. Pat McCutcheon 7. Matt Hodgson 6. Dave Dennis 5. Nathan Sharpe 4. Sitaleki Timani 3. James Slipper 2. Tatafu Polota Nau 1. Pekahou Cowan

Reserves: 16. James Hanson 17. Greg Holmes 18. Dean Mumm 19. Beau Robinson 20. Ben Lucas 21. Luke Morahan 22. Bernard Foley"

Posted 8 months ago #
rucknmaul
Member

Interesting that the U.S. barely lost to Japan over the weekend. Thoughts?

Posted 8 months ago #
rusty_lock
Member

rucknmaul said:
Interesting that the U.S. barely lost to Japan over the weekend. Thoughts?

It wasn't either sides best side. So I don't know how much to read into the whole thing but I know for the US they had their first choice tight head, shawn pittman, out for a rest as well as their captain and best player Todd Clever out for rest as well.

Posted 8 months ago #
rucknmaul
Member

Pittman used to play for Bayside if I'm not mistaken. intersting to see where his career has taken him. Even though it was not either teams top side, it is nevertheless encouraging given the way we've been manhandled by Japan the last couple of times.

Posted 8 months ago #
Hollywood
Member

I am not surprised that Japan-USA was close. If Japan didn't have their imports they would have lost.

Despite what many here have been saying, the Pacific region teams are basically the same as they were in previous world cups.

Posted 8 months ago #
Shaggy
Member

Hollywood said:
I am not surprised that Japan-USA was close. If Japan didn't have their imports they would have lost.

Despite what many here have been saying, the Pacific region teams are basically the same as they were in previous world cups.

Japan had made 12 changes from the side that narrowly lost to Italy the week before, so I don't think it was their strongest side ... should be some close matches between Canada, Japan and Tonga, in pool A at the rugby world cup though

Posted 8 months ago #
Shaggy
Member

AussieBack said:
This from greenandgold.com

"There are a number of changes to the Australian Barbarians teams to play Canada on Friday night:

Mark Gerrard, Matt Giteau and Ben Daley are all unavailable. Their places in the match night squad have been taken by Bernard Foley (Australian Sevens), Ben Lucas and Greg Holmes.

15. Lachie Turner 14. Rod Davies 13. Rob Horne 12. Ben Tapuai 11. Drew Mitchell 10. Berrick Barnes 9. Nick Phipps 8. Pat McCutcheon 7. Matt Hodgson 6. Dave Dennis 5. Nathan Sharpe 4. Sitaleki Timani 3. James Slipper 2. Tatafu Polota Nau 1. Pekahou Cowan

Reserves: 16. James Hanson 17. Greg Holmes 18. Dean Mumm 19. Beau Robinson 20. Ben Lucas 21. Luke Morahan 22. Bernard Foley"

Interesting changes, I don't really rate Turner as a full back - the times he's played there for NSW, he's been pretty ordinary IMO.

Tapuai played pretty well for the Reds this year, and runs a bit straighter than Giteau, so he probably takes the line on more

Posted 8 months ago #
Bandito
Member

Way to go, Shaggy! With that statement, Turner's probably going to score a hat trick!

;)

With myp2p dead, anyone know if there's going to be a stream anywhere?

Posted 8 months ago #
oldmaster
Member

Hollywood said:
I am not surprised that Japan-USA was close. If Japan didn't have their imports they would have lost.

Despite what many here have been saying, the Pacific region teams are basically the same as they were in previous world cups.

You are right Hollywood, the pacific nation teams have not made much progress at all since the last world cup.....

Posted 8 months ago #
Moosehead
Member

Here is information about live streaming of the match:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/live-stream-australian-barbarians-v-canada-720pm-est-friday/story-e6frf55l-1226121543747

Posted 8 months ago #
2rdubyaz
Member

The stream is still region blocked. Wondering if RC media people are borderline retarded or if it will be open to all viewers come gametime...

Edit: Nevermind it appears I should of read the entire release. But Doug Crosse is probably still a little bit slow.

Posted 8 months ago #