November Rugby Union Tours

[Kal El]

I know the Boks are out (small mercies), but aren't the Aussies and All Blacks touring up north? I think I heard something about Wales playing either one of the two and a Barbarians test.

I certainly hope so. Three and a half (almost four) months is waaaaaay too long without some decent rugby (no, Six Nations and that French Super 10 and Heineken crap doesn't count).

[Schuster]

Yes, I agree with you. This time of the year really sucks (when it comes to watching rugby).
It always seems like a lifetime before the Super Rugby games start.

[Kal El]

Yes, I agree with you. This time of the year really sucks (when it comes to watching rugby).
It always seems like a lifetime before the Super Rugby games start.

Indeed! They should have Sevens or something going now!!

[Schuster]

I got this so far. Not much, but something. Sounds like a coke addict.

Nov 05 - France vs. England
Nov 26 - Barbarians vs. Australia
Dec 03 - Wales vs. Australia

[Kal El]

I got this so far. Not much, but something. Sounds like a coke addict.

Nov 05 - France vs. England
Nov 26 - Barbarians vs. Australia
Dec 03 - Wales vs. Australia

Hmmm... No Kiwis? I thought they would have played someone. We did after we won in 1995 and 2007.

France vs England - Borefest.

Aussie vs Barbarians and Wales should be bloody awesome!!

[Kal El]

I think that England vs France test was canceled. I can't find the result anywhere.

As for Aussie vs The Barbarians, that's this weekend. Matfield will be captain of the Baa Baas.

Doesn't seem like a very strong side, though.

Barbarians: Isaia Toeava (New Zealand), Sam Tomkins (England rugby league), Robbie Fruean (Crusaders), Stirling Mortlock (Australia), Bryan Habana (South Africa), Danny Cipriani (England), Peter Stringer (Ireland); Adam Thomson (New Zealand), Mauro Bergamasco (Italy), Jerome Kaino (New Zealand), Simon Shaw (England), Victor Matfield (South Africa, captain), Eusebio Guinazu (Argentina) Keven Mealamu (New Zealand), Sylvain Marconnet (France).

Replacements: Adriaan Strauss (South Africa), Salvatore Perugini (Italy), Jason White (Scotland), Marco Bortolami (Italy), Nemia Kenatale (Fiji), Richard Kahui (New Zealand), Seru Rabeni (Fiji).

vs

15. Adam Ashley-Cooper (NSW Waratahs)
14. Lachie Turner (NSW Waratahs)
13. Rob Horne (NSW Waratahs)
12. Berrick Barnes (NSW Waratahs)
11. Digby Ioane (Queensland Reds)
10. James O’Connor (Melbourne Rebels)
9. Will Genia (Queensland Reds)
8. Ben McCalman (Western Force)
7. David Pocock (Western Force, captain)
6. Scott Higginbotham (Queensland Reds)
5. Nathan Sharpe (Western Force)
4. Rob Simmons (Queensland Reds)
3. Salesi Ma’afu (Brumbies)
2. Tatafu Polota Nau (NSW Waratahs)
1. James Slipper (Queensland Reds)

Replacements:

16. Stephen Moore (Brumbies)
17. Ben Alexander (Brumbies)
18. James Horwill (Queensland Reds)
19. Dave Dennis (NSW Waratahs)
20. Matt Hodgson (Western Force)
21. Nick Phipps (Melbourne Rebels)
22. Ben Tapuai (Queensland Reds)

Australia should win it comfortably, I think.