As hoped for and expected Greg Somerville has been confirmed as the 30th man in the All Blacks RWC squad. Greg has recovered from injury and is fit and well to take his place.
The full Squad is:
Forwards (16): Jerry Collins, Carl Hayman, Andrew Hore, Chris Jack, Sione Lauaki, Richie McCaw (Captain), Chris Masoe, Keven Mealamu, […]
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Three stars miss out on the squad, Alifereti Doviverata who was until recently the Captain, plus Sireli Bobo the veteran wing and Rupeni Caucaunibuca who is banned after testing positive for marijuana. Caucaunibuca is currently serving a three-month ban after testing positive for the recreational drug, but his sentence had been back-dated, which would have […]
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Namibia coach Hakkies Husselman has named nine of his teammates from the last Rugby World Cup in his 30-man squad for the 2007 tournament in France. Husselman played three games for Namibia in the 2003 tournament, scoring a try in their defeat by Argentina, but this time around he will be the youngest coach at […]
This is the latest information we have on the French World Cup squad. The unfortunate prop Sylvian Marconnet has been ruled out through injury and replaced by Nicolas Mas. Otherwise the squad is much as expected.
France open the competition on the 7th September versus Argentina in the Stade De France
French Squad: L. Beauxis, S. Betsen, […]
Stirling Mortlock is captain with Phil Waugh and George Gregan his deputies for the Rugby World Cup in France. Gregan will be taking part in his fourth World Cup before moving to play club rugby in France, and Stephen Larkham and Chris Latham will both compete in their third tournament.
There are few surprises in Connolly’s […]
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So England have completed their warm up games. What did the games show us? The pack will compete with anyone. The backs can tackle and stop most attacks. At this time no playmakers are creating holes and offering anything exciting to breakdown defences. The conclusion at the moment is England will not beat South Africa […]
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A fractured Sinus, so hopefully a quick recovery and only missing one game. That is good news for Ireland. Could not see them winning the Cup without their talisman. Agree with the last poster, the culprit should be disciplined.
There are real concerns about Brian O’Driscoll after he was punched in the game at Bayonne. Ireland won the game by 42 points to 6. But it looks like the French thought it was a good opportunity to stymie the Irish chances of winning the World Cup. Do not expect this in the modern game […]
Tonga have launched their new shirts for the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France. The home strip is true to the original Tongan Red but now features white side flash’s and white patterns on the arms. The shirt is distinctive and very much one worth adding to your collection.
Tonga shirts can be ordered
The shirt […]
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Frank Hadden has opted for 17 forwards and 13 backs in his 30 man squad. Uncapped Glasgow flanker John Barclay has been included in the squad, but fly-half Gordon Ross and winger Simon Danielli are among those to miss out. Injuries to Scott Lawson and Chris Cusiter have prompted the choice of three hookers and […]
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