Friday, November 9, 2012

CANADA v SAMOA: IRB Rugby Series

09.11.2012

Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)

Preview
Neither side has picked their strongest combinations. They are looking to tougher matches coming up on their European tours. Canada faces Russia next week whilst Samoa tackles Wales next Friday.

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table: Samoa 11th, Canada 15th

IRB Ranking Points
Samoa 76.23, Canada 73.20

Prediction: Samoa by 9 points

TEAMS

11[1]

Canada

15   James Pritchard  Bedford Blues, England
14   Taylor Paris Glasgow Warriors, Scotland
13   Ciaran Hearn  The Rock
12   Philip MacKenzie London Welsh, England
11   Matthew Evans  Cornish Pirates, England
10   Connor Braid Pacific Tyee
9   Sean White  Pacific Tyee
8   Aaron Carpenter (Capt.)  Plymouth Albion, England
7   Chauncey O’Toole  Brigand Ravens
6   Tyler Ardron  Ontario Blues
5   Tyler Hotson  London Scottish, England
4   Jon Phelan  The Rock
3   Douglas Wooldridge  Ontario Blues
2   Ray Barkwill  Ontario Blues
1   Hubert Buydens  Prairie Wolf Pack
       
16   Ryan Hamilton Pacific Tyee
17   Jason Marshall Stade Aurillacois, France 
18   Andrew Tiedemann  FC Auch, France
19   Brett Beukeboom  Plymouth Albion, England
20   John Moonlight  Ontario Blues
21   Eric Wilson  Mereloma RC
22   Nicholas Blevins Prairie Wolf Pack
23   Jeffrey Hassler  Prairie Wolf Pack
       
    HEAD COACH: Kieran Crowley

15[1]

Samoa

15   James Sooialo  Aix en-Province, France
14   Paul Perez  Eastern Province, South Africa
13   George Pisi  Northampton Saints, England
12   Setaimata Sa London Irish, England
11   Robert Lilomaiava Laulli
10   Tusi Pisi Suntory, Japan
9   Jeremy Su'a  Tasman, New Zealand
8   Taiasina Tuifua  Newcastle, England
7   Fomai Tivaini Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
6   Ofisa Treviranus  London Irish, England
5   Filo Paulo North Harbour, New Zealand
4   Fa’atiga Lemalu Mont De Marsan, France
3   Census Johnston  Toulouse, France
2   Wayne Ole Avei  Bordeaux, France
1   Sakaria Taulafo (Capt.) London Wasps, England
       
16   Ropeti Lafo Vaiusu
17   James Johnston Harlequins, England
18   Joseph Tekori  Castres, France
19   Alafoti Faosiliva  Bristol, England
20   Kahn Fotuali'I  Neath Swansea Ospreys, Wales
21   Johnny Leota  Sale Sharks, England
22   Fa’atoina Autagavaia Northland, New Zealand
23      
       
    HEAD COACH: 

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