NZ latest – Twickers reject Saders’ plea
10 Mar 2011
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Twickers reject Saders’ plea – English officials have ruled out the possibility of hosting the Crusaders’ clash against the Sharks at Twickenham on 26 March.
The RFU released a statement, saying they did consider the Crusaders’ request of playing their sixth round home game at the London-based stadium, but couldn’t accept it because of logistic and planning problems.
‘Given we are keen to help support the people of Christchurch as they recover from the dreadful events of the last few weeks this was something we looked at seriously, even given the short time-frames involved,’ said a RFU spokesman in a statement.
‘Unfortunately in the end it has just not proved possible to do this given the operational challenges involved and in particular the transport, policing and security issues that would arise from the clash with the Harlequins game on the same day less than one mile away.’
Two newbies for Canes – The Hurricanes have named two debutants in their match 22 for their fixture against the Chiefs this Saturday.
Jayden Hayward will start his first Super Rugby game at inside centre, in place of the suspended Ma’a Nonu, while reserve back Charlie Ngatai has been named on the bench.
Hurricanes – 15 Cory Jane, 14 Julian Savea, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Jayden Hayward, 11 Andre Taylor, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Chris Eaton, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Serge Lilo, 6 Jack Lam, 5 Jason Eaton, 4 James Broadhurst, 3 Neemia Tialata 2 Andrew Hore (c), 1 John Schwalger
Subs: 16 Dane Coles, 17 Anthony Perenise, 18 Mark Reddish, 19 Faifili Levave, 20 Tyson Keats, 21 Daniel Kirkpatrick, 22 Charlie Ngatai.
Blues bring back big guns - The Blues have recalled their All Blacks to their starting line-up for the game against the Western Force on Saturday.
Flanker Daniel Braid and hooker Keven Mealamu have been named in the run-on side while lock Anthony Boric partners Ali Williams in the second row.
Scrumhalf Toby Morland also replaces Alby Mathewson, who drops to the bench.
Blues – 15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Jared Payne, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Rene Ranger, 10 Luke McAlister, 9 Toby Morland, 8 Chris Lowrey, 7 Daniel Braid, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Keven Mealamu (c),1 Tony Woodcock.
Subs : 16 Tom McCartney, 17 John Afoa, 18 Kurtis Haiu, 19 Luke Braid, 20 Alby Mathewson, 21 Stephen Brett, 22 Sherwin Stowers.
Nanai-Williams back for Chiefs -Tim Nanai-Williams returns to the starting line-up for the Chiefs’ clash against the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Nanai-Williams replaces the injured skipper Mils Muliaina, who’s out for a month with a back injury. No 8 Liam Messam is named captain in Muliaina’s absence.
Chiefs – 15 Tim Nanai-Williams, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Dwayne Sweeney, 12 Tana Umaga, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 Liam Messam (c), 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Scott Waldrom, 5 Isaac Ross, 4 Craig Clarke, 3 Nathan White, 2 Aled de Malmanche, 1 Ben May.
Subs: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Sona Taumalolo, 18 Romana Graham, 19 Fritz Lee, 20 Taniela Moa, 21 Mike Delany, 22 Jackson Willison.
35 Comments
10 Mar 2011, 09:34 am
Poor show.
Dragons se moer.
10 Mar 2011, 09:35 am
Pity that.
Aside from the lost opportunity to earn some money for a good cause, it would have given the local ex pats a chance to see SH rugby first hand.
10 Mar 2011, 10:27 am
the sharks were bang anyway…
10 Mar 2011, 11:49 am
Oh well,
down the road to Ashburton then.
Or perhaps over “The Hill”
to Rugby Park, Greymouth.
Timaru,
Oamaru,
Waipukarau.
10 Mar 2011, 11:55 am
As a charity event the RFU should be ashamed of themselves – who gives a hoot about the Harlequins ??? Bad form.
What about the idea of hosting the game at Eden park ????
10 Mar 2011, 12:21 pm
Very Very poor form Would have been AMAZING. What about Cardiff or Paris?
10 Mar 2011, 12:30 pm
keep it in london.
wembley.
10 Mar 2011, 12:31 pm
The Staging of RWC games in Christchurch are increasingly looking forlorn.
A great shame, as these games would give the locals a huge lift in spirit.
The IRB will have the final word.
10 Mar 2011, 12:32 pm
@The X-factor is staying at home.(gunther)-7: True, They could play in Hyde Park for all people care. Might get 150 000 pitching up!
10 Mar 2011, 12:32 pm
@The X-factor is staying at home.(gunther)-7:
What about Fulhams ground in Putney?
10 Mar 2011, 12:32 pm
I find this strange. London is a first class city with great infrastructure. C’mon, how hard would it really be to organize policing?
As for Cardiff and Paris: not practical since there are not enough expats.
10 Mar 2011, 12:37 pm
If they can’t host two rugby games in the same neighbourhood, how the hell are they going to put on a respectable Olympics?
10 Mar 2011, 12:37 pm
@H(H)-11:
You want expats……………………………………..North Harbour Stadium.
Saffas are like God,
on the North Shore. (Auckland, NZ).
They are everywhere.
10 Mar 2011, 12:41 pm
@>^..^< katman(katman)-12:
In 1940 the NZ Gov asked the Britts if they could accommadate 350 fighter pilots for a year or two.
That didn’t seem to a problem.
8)
10 Mar 2011, 12:45 pm
@cane(cane)-10:
I dunno what the footie schedule is like.
I can’t believe wembley is being used for anything.
you could get the whole of earls court in there.
10 Mar 2011, 12:45 pm
how about the emirates?
10 Mar 2011, 12:46 pm
I note at the Cricket WC,
NZ are presently leading Pool A.
But you Saffa’s, in the weaker Pool B,
are only 4th.
2 points ahead of Ireland.
FFS…………………………Okes, pull yourselves together
10 Mar 2011, 12:55 pm
@cane(cane)-17: hehehe. Well done to NZ in beating **** like they done Cane. Never thought they would. Jeepers, 100 runs off the last 4 overs never thought I would see them doing that.
Don’t worry about us Cane, we still have to play Canada and Ireland in our group, we will pull back up the pool. Not expecting us to beat India this weekend.
10 Mar 2011, 12:57 pm
@Puma(Puma)-18: Man, what that for?
I said P a k i. daft that. Just a abbreviation.
Trying this out. NZ, OZ, SA, ZIM let see if that comes up.
10 Mar 2011, 12:57 pm
@The X-factor is staying at home.(gunther)-15:
This is all a bit rushed Gunner.
They (The Crusaders) probably only E-mailed the RU and the Sharkies.
Personaly, I think this is a great opportunity for the Crusaders to take “The Game” to the people.
Wesport. (Buller Union).
Greymouth, (West Coast).
Blenheim, (Marlborough Union).
Ashburton, (Mid Canterbury Union).
Timaru, (South Canterbury Union).
Rangiora, (Nth Canterbury Sub-Union).
But even now they only think of money.
What was once the game of the people,
is now a game that only uses people.
10 Mar 2011, 13:02 pm
@Puma(Puma)-18:
India / SA could be a defining match.
Both Teams know each other inside out.
Odds @ canebookies.com
50/50.
8)
10 Mar 2011, 13:02 pm
@cane(cane)-20: I agree with all you say but wasnt the point of holding the game overseas , to raise money for the people of Canterbury ?
10 Mar 2011, 13:03 pm
@cane(cane)-17:
indeed.
fortunately for you the Bangles (your bogey team) are in our group.
thus sparing you the agony of a manic monday.
10 Mar 2011, 13:06 pm
@cane(cane)-21: Gonna be tough Cane. SA against India not sure who will win. Just think India on home turf might. They know their pitches better than we do. Just pleased we have Tahir in our team. A genuine spinner. He could be our trump card in that game.
We should beat Ireland and Canada.
10 Mar 2011, 13:06 pm
@cane(cane)-21: Careful bro. Any Internet post with the words India and bookies gets flagged automatically by the Googlecops. You might want to lay low for a couple of days.
10 Mar 2011, 13:08 pm
@cane(cane)-20:
I thought they were trying to raise money?
they could even have a raffle.
1st prize = 1 copy of Ritchies autobiography
2nd prize = 2 copies of Ritchies autobiography
3rd prize = a bikini wax with Dan Carter
10 Mar 2011, 13:10 pm
@cane(cane)-13: hehehe. We are everywhere these days Cannie.
I am pleased our teams are not gonna have to play in London. Think the travel would have been horendous. Another time it would have been brilliant. Not now that we have to travel 24 hours after Sharks are there already. I do think it would have been for a very good cause though. Funds will be needed for a very long time. Like I said they could arrange it for next year in London.
10 Mar 2011, 13:19 pm
@The X-factor is staying at home.(gunther)-26: He he !!!!! I think all the girls would like the 3rd prize ( and ofcourse all the Stormers supporters !!)
10 Mar 2011, 13:32 pm
@stew(stew)-22: @The X-factor is staying at home.(gunther)-26: `
Perhaps I am Judging them (Professional Rugby) too harshly.
But man does not live by bread alone.
Our spirits need uplifting as well.
And this is best done, close to home.
10 Mar 2011, 15:04 pm
Is England still a first world country????????????
10 Mar 2011, 15:07 pm
@H(H)-11: just plain fn lazy
10 Mar 2011, 15:27 pm
London can’t handle 2 rugger games? pathetic. Think they are afraid more folks would go to Super game than their local game. Should just take it to Local kiwi grounds.
10 Mar 2011, 15:56 pm
WEMBLEY
bring it !
10 Mar 2011, 16:58 pm
@cane(cane)-29: But Cane they need cash. 10 000 people a game isn’t going to help much. Be fair, in order to bring you top rugby teams have to pay players and airfaires. The world is not that simple any more.
10 Mar 2011, 18:40 pm
Green point stadium is an option, hardly used and 50% of the locals will cheer for the Saders while the other 50% boooo the guppies.
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