WORLD TEST RUGBY UPDATE

31.05.2015
England XV 72, Barbarians (UK) RFC 12 at Twickenham (Non test)

30.05.2015
Kenya 41, Portugal 15 in Nairobi (Friendly)

Briefly
It’s great to see the Portugal v Kenya fixtures taking place. These cross-continental test fixtures are vital for the growth of the game world-wide. Spain will be the next team to visit Nairobi later in July.

TEST RUGBY RESULTS SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER

01.11.2014
Australia 40, Barbarians (UK) RFC 36 at Twickenham (Non Test)
New Zealand 74, United States 6 in Chicago
New Zealand Maoris 61, Japan 21 in Kobe
Czech Republic 27,Switzerland 14 in Switzerland (ENC 2A)
Malta 31, Croatia 26 in Valetta (ENC 2A)
Cyprus 30, Andorra 10 in Paphos (ENC 2B)
Bulgaria 26, Turkey 19 in Sofia (ENC 2D

Briefly
Australia defeated the UK Barbarians in a non-test game at Twickenham. It was a lively, open and exciting encounter, just what we expect from a Barbarians game.

New Zealand brought test rugby to the USA and won comfortably against the national side with a very ‘B’ team look. Mind you if you can bring Dan Carter on as a replacement..! The match certainly brought the best of test rugby to the USA. A sell-out crowd of 61,000 ( a record for test rugby in USA) was a great advertisement for the game there.

In ENC matches Czech Republic and Malta secured wins whilst Cyprus extended it’s world record consecutive test wins to 27 and announced their presence at this level. Turkey found that they still have a lot to learn in test rugby when they went down to Bulgaria in Sofia.

Sunday sees the Hungary-Latvia game being played.

TEST RUGBY RESULTS 30 May-1 June

01.06.2014
Barbarians (UK) RFC 39, England XV 29 at Twickenham (Non-test)

31.05.2014
Finland 29, Bosnia Herzegovina 25 in Turku (ENC 2D)
China 41, Guam 10 in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Semi-final 2)
Indonesia 11, Laos 10 in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Semi-final 2)
Bahamas 13, Turks and Caicos Islands 11 in Providenciales (Caribb.Champ., Div.2, North)

30.05.2014
Japan 33, Samoa 14 in Tokyo (Pacific Nations Warm-up)

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS v BARBARIANS (UK) RFC

01.06.2013

Venue: Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong

Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)

Preview
The much awaiting British and Irish Lions tour to Australia kicks off in Hong Kong with a non-test match against the UK Barbarians RFC.

Injuries and players still playing for domestic clubs in UK has forced Gatland to play some talent that might otherwise be regarded as the ‘B’ team. So the opportunities are there for fringe players to shine.

Prediction: Lions by 8 points

TEAMS

Barbarians
15 Jared Payne, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Elliot Daly, 12 Casey Laulala,
11 Taku Ngwenya, 10 Nicholas Evans, 9 Dimitri Yachvili, 8 Sergio Parisse,
7 Samuel Jones, 6 Samu Manoa, 5 Dean Mumm, 4 Marco Wentzel,
3 Martin Castrogiovanni, 2 Schalk Brits, 1 Paul James.
Replacements
16 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 17 Duncan Jones, 18 Jim Hamilton,
19 Imanol Harinordoquy, 20 Andrea Lo Cicero, 21 Kahn Fotuali'i,
22 James Hook, 23 Mike Tindall.
Head Coach:

British and Irish Lions
15 Stuart Hogg, 14 Alexander Cuthbert, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 James Roberts, 11 Sean Maitland, 10 Owen Farrell, 9 Michael Phillips, 8 Tobias Faletau, 7 Justin Tipuric, 6 Daniel Lydiate, 5 Paul O'Connell, Capt. 4 Richard Gray, 3 Adam Jones, 2 Richard Hibbard, 1 Mako Vunipola.
Replacements
16 Thomas Youngs, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Matthew Stevens, 19 Alun Wyn Jones, 20 James Heaslip, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Johnny Sexton, 23 George North.
Head Coach: Warren Gatland

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday/Sunday 1-2 June

01.06.2013
Barbarians (UK) RFC v British and Irish Lions in Hong Kong (Non-test)
Fiji v Japan in Lautoka (Pacific Nations Cup)
Poland v Sweden in Stockholm (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)
Guyana v Trinidad Tobago in Port of Spain (NACRA Carib. Champ; South R2)Cayman Islands v Bermuda in Grand Cayman (NACRA Carib. Champ, North R2)

02.06.2013
England XV v CONSUR XV in Montevideo

Briefly
Welcome June. This is probably the biggest window of international test rugby on the calendar for 2013. It also coincides with one of my busiest times of the year as a school teacher. Therefor my coverage will not be full but hopefully I can concentrate on the keys matches.

This weekend sees the much awaited British and Irish Lions tour down under kick off with a game against the Barbarians in Hong Kong.

Another tour to begin is England in South America. Before the two tests against Argentina England, without it’s Lions of course, will play a CONSUR Select side in Montevideo.

Fiji and Japan clash in Lautoka as the Pacific Nations Cup continues whilst Poland and Sweden play one of the last games in Europe for the European Nations Cup and World Cup qualifying. The result doesn't matter as the playoff position have been decided.

Finally the last round matches for the 2103 NACRA Caribbean Championship will be played. The result of the Caymans v Bermuda game is of no significance as USA South has already snappled the North place. However the Guyana-Trinidad Tobago game will decide the South winner.

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND; Saturday 25 May

25.05.2013
England v Barbarians (UK) RFC at Twickenham
Canada v United States in Edmonton (Pacific Nations Cup)
Japan v Tonga in Yokohama (Pacific Nations Cup)
Trinidad Tobago v Barbados in Bridgetown (NACRA Caribb.Champ. South R2)

Briefly
The first of the top nations matches for the June window gets underway when England takes on the Barbarians at Twickenham.

The Pacific Nations Cup for 2013 kicks off when Japan face Tonga at home whilst Canada and the USA clash in Edmonton.

The NACRA Caribbean Championship continues in the South Zone when Trinidad Tobago travels to Barbados. The USA South has already won the North Zone.

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 2 June

02.06.2012
Wales 30, Barbarians (UK) RFC 21 in Cardiff (Test match)
Trinidad Tobago v Guyana in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA South R2)-being played
Israel 15, Denmark 0 in Netanya (ENC 2C)
Thailand 22, Malaysia 19 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Final)
Iran 52, China 3 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

TEST RUGBY: Wales Take on Barbarians

02.06.2012
Barbarians (UK)RFC v Wales in Cardiff

Venue: Millennium Stadium

Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

Preview
Wales has paid a high honour to the Barbarians Rugby Club by awarding its players a test cap for this match. It is a rather strange move as neither England (last Saturday) nor Ireland (Tuesday) awarded test caps for their games against the famous club. What is more, this Welsh side bares little resemblance to that that defeated France in March taking the Six Nations Championship and Grand Slam.

What is perhaps more important is that Wales will say farewell to one of its own and possibly another. Shane Williams will bow out of all rugby with his appearance for the Barbarians. It could also be Martyn William’s final test for Wales if he comes off the bench. It would be his 100th test for Wales if he does.

As far as the actual games goes it is expected to be a typical Barbarians match with free flowing back moves and open play. Well, hopefully.

A number of the Barbarians team has been drafted in due to injuries so combinations will be awkward and sluggish at best so I’m expecting Wales to win comfortably.

Prediction: Wales by 25 points

Teams

Wales

15		Liam Williams	Llanelly Scarlets
14		Harold Robinson	Cardiff Blues
13		Andrew Bishop	Neath Swansea Ospreys
12		James Hook	Perpignan, France
11		Aled Brew	Newport Gwent Dragons
10		Daniel Biggar	Neath Swansea Ospreys
9		Lloyd Williams	Cardiff Blues
8		Ryan Jones	Neath Swansea Ospreys
7		Justin Tipuric	Neath Swansea Ospreys
6		Joshua Turnbull	Llanelly Scarlets
5		Ian Evans	Neath Swansea Ospreys
4		Alyn-Wyn Jones	Neath Swansea Ospreys
3		Rodri Jones	Llanelly Scarlets
2		Matthew Rees (Capt.)	Llanelly Scarlets
1		Rhys Gill	Saracens, England
16		Richard Hibbard	Neath Swansea Ospreys
17		Paul James	Neath Swansea Ospreys
18		Aaron Shingler	Llanelly Scarlets
19		Martyn Williams	Cardiff Blues
20		Rhys Webb	Neath Swansea Ospreys
21		Adam Warren	Llanelly Scarlets
22		William Harries	Newport Gwent Dragons
		COACH: Warren Gatland

Barbarians

15		Mils Muliaina	Biarritz, New Zealand
14		Isa Nacewa	Lienster, Fiji
13		Michael Tindall	Gloucester, England
12		Casey Laulala	Cardiff Blues, New Zealand
11		Shane Williams	Neath Swansea Ospreys, Wales
10		Stephan Donald	Bath, New Zealand
9		Richard Rees	Cardiff Blues, Wales
8		Mamuka Gorgodze	Montpellier, Georgia
7		John Beattie	Glasgow Warriors, Scotland
6		Francois Louw	Bath, South Africa
5		Mark Chisholm	Aviron Bayonnais, Australia
4		Michael O'Driscoll	Munster, Ireland
3		John Smit (Capt.)	Saracens, South Africa
2		Benoit August	Biarritz, France
1		Duncan Jones	Neath Swansea Ospreys, Wales
16		Aled de Malmanche	Stade Francais, New Zealand
17		Neemia Tialata	Aviron Bayonnais, New Zealand
18		Anton van Zyl	Stade Francais
19		Akupusi Qera	Gloucester, Fiji
20		Rory Lawson	Gloucester, Scotland
21		Sailosi Tagicakibau	London Irish, Samoa
22		Cedric Heymans	Aviron Bayonnais, France
		HEAD COACH: John Kirwan

TEST RUGBY FIXTURES THIS WEEKEND: 2 June

02.06.2012
Wales v Barbarians (UK) RFC in Cardiff (Test match)
Trinidad Tobago v Guyana in Georgetown (WCQ Americas; NACRA South R2)
Denmark v Israel in Netanya (ENC 2C)
Thailand v Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Final)
Iran v China in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nat.Div.2 Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 26-27 May

27.05.2012
England 57, Barbarians (UK) RFC 26 at Twickenham (Non test)

26.05.2012
Korea 47, United Arab Emirates 21 in Seoul (Asia 5 Nations)
Hong Kong 55, Kazakhstan 0 in Hong Kong (Asia 5 Nations)
Argentina 59, Chile 6 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Uruguay 27, Brazil 15 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Croatia 44, Andorra 8 in Andorra La Vela (ENC 2A-2B Playoff)
Cyprus 72, Greece 5 in Paphos (ENC 2D)
Bulgaria 26, Finland 24 in Turku (ENC 2D)
Cayman Islands 27, Bahamas 7 in Grand Cayman (WCA Americas; NACRA North R2)

Briefly
A very busy weekend with other commitments meant that I could not cover any test rugby.

The Barbarians RFC began their 3 match programme with a loss to England. They play Ireland tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wales on Saturday.

Kazakhstan are relegated to Division1 for 2013. They will need to win that Division next year in order to be in qualification for a place at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Hong Kong and Korea finished their Asia Five Nations programme with good wins.

Argentina held their place at the top of the CONSUR table. Fielding basically their home-based team they were comfortable winners over Chile.

Brazil played well to hold Uruguay 15-20 until the Uruguayans scored a last minute try. A Brave display by the ever improving Brazilians.

Croatia held their place in ENC 2A for 2012-14 with a convincing win away.

Cyprus finished top of their Division 2D table with another crushing victory, this time over Greece. Also in 2D Bulgaria ended any hopes Finland had of staying in ENC 2D with a close win away.

The Cayman Islands continued on their winning way, defeating the Bahamas at home.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY MATCH: Barbarians Face Wallabies

26.11.2011
Australia v Barbarians (UK) RFC at Twickenham (Non test)

Referee: Romain Poite (France)

Preview
Australia is the only international rugby team present at the 2011 Rugby World Cup to venture north this northern autumn.

The Australians will play a test match against Wales next weekend but first they face the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Whenever I think of Barbarians rugby I always, probably along with 99% of you, think of the famous game in 1973 against New Zealand and THAT try by Gareth Edwards. But I also spare a thought for an even more emotional game against New Zealand in 1964 and Wilson Whineray’s equally famous try.

Apparently the game will be played for the Killik Cup. Silly me. I have always associated Barbarian matches as friendly affairs. So with a bit of research I came up with this bit of information.

‘Sophie Morris, Director of Marketing at Killik & Co, commented: “Killik & Co has been Associate Match Sponsor of Barbarian games held at Twickenham since they played New Zealand in December 2009. It is a relationship that we are very pleased with and are delighted to extend our association with the prestigious club through title sponsorship of this game.” ‘
http://www.sponsorship-awards.co.uk/news/killik-co-sponsorsship-barbarian-v-australia-line-twickenham

Former New Zealand coach, and guider of that team to the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Graham Henry has the honour of coaching the Barbarians side. This fittingly means he will lock horns with his Kiwi rival and now head coach of Australia Robbie Deans

The Barbarian selection throws up some interesting characters. Mortlock, Matfield, Shaw, Stringer, Marconnet and White could well be bidding farewell to the international rugby scene whilst Tomkins has apparently been ‘borrowed’ from the rugby league code for this match.

The Australians have a sprinkling of players on the fringe of test rugby and possibly resting players ahead of the big clash against Wales next weekend.

Prediction: Hmmm. Australia to be more cohesive and win by 7 points.

Teams

Barbarians
15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Samuel Tomkins, 13 Robert Fruean, 12 Stirling Mortlock, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Daniel Cipriani, 9 Peter Stringer, 8 Adam Thomson,
7 Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Victor Matfield, Capt. 4 Simon Shaw, 3 Sylvain Marconnet, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Eusebio Guinazu.
Replacements
16 Adriaan Strauss, 17 Salvatore Perugini, 18 Jason White, 19 Marco Bortolami, 20 Nemia Kenatale, 21 Richard Kahui, 22 Seru Rabeni.
Coach: Graham Henry

Australia
15 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14 Lachlan Turner, 13 Robert Horne, 12 Berrick Barnes, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 James O'Connor, 9 William Genia, 8 Benjamin McCalman, 7 David Pocock,Capt. 6 Scott Higginbotham, 5 Nathan Sharpe,
4 Robert Simmons, 3 Salesi Ma'afu, 2 Tatafu Polota Nau, 1 James Slipper.
Replacements
16 Stephen Moore, 17 Benjamin Alexander, 18 James Horwill, 19 Dave Dennis, 20 Matthew Hodgson, 21 Nicholas Phipps, 22 Benjamin Tapuai.
Coach: Robbie Deans

TEST RUGBY MATCHES THIS WEEKEND: Sat 26 Nov.

26.11.2011
Australia v Barbarians (UK) RFC at Twickenham (Non test)
Moldova v Czech Republic in Prague (ENC 1B)
Switzerland v Andorra in Andorra La Vela (ENC 2B)

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: Saturday 4 June

04.06.2011
Barbarians (UK) RFC 31, Wales 28 in Cardiff (Wales 130^th Anniv.; Test match)
England Saxons 87, United States 8 in Northampton (Churchill Cup, Pool A)-Non test
Canada 26, Italy ‘A’ 12 in Northampton (Churchill Cup Pool B)-Non test
Hungary 21, Norway 5 in Budapest (ENC 2C)
Korea 58, Singapore 19 in Ansan (Asia Nations Div.1, Final)
Philippines 86, Malaysia 20 in Ansan (Asia Nations Div.1, Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

Briefly
It was not a happy day for Wales. The Barbarians ruined their celebration party by scoring a try in the last move of the match to win. After the match Wales named a 45 man squad to prepare for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The England Saxons walked all over the USA in the first rugby international of the 2011 Churchill Cup. A worrying result for coach Sullivan. Even given that it was not the USA’s strongest lineup, this was a case of you are only as good as your second best players. It was not a good look!

Canada showed every intention of being a difficult team to bundle out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Italy ‘A’ was a handy side but their chances slumped in the second half with a player yellow-carded. Never the less, it was still a good win which backed up the Canadians second placing in last year’s Churchill Cup and their good results on the November 2010 European tour.

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	PT
ISRAEL	4	3	0	1	77	55	22	0	0	12
DENMARK	4	2	1	1	78	76	2	0	1	11
HUNGARY	4	2	0	2	77	65	12	0	2	10
AUSTRIA	4	2	0	2	65	67	-2	0	1	9
NORWAY	4	0	1	3	31	65	-34	0	1	3

Hungary eased itself into the middle of the Division 2C points table with a good 21-5 win over the visiting Norwegians. The Hungarians are now within striking range of the competition leaders going into the second round of the competition. Norway, on the other hand, are firmly placed at the bottom of the table and will need to do something magical next season to avoid relegation.

In the Asia Nations Division 1 tournament all hell broke loose. The Koreans squashed Singapore to elevate themselves back into the top division of Asian rugby, whilst Malaysia slumped to another defeat, this time heavily to Philippines. The Philippines remain in Division 1 whilst Malaysia is relegated to Division 2. Questions will need answering as to why this Malaysian squad was not its strongest; a number of players from the leading club side COBRAS being unavailable, and the lack of impact the imported club players from New South Wales making little difference. We shall see.

INTERNATIONAL TEST RUGBY: Wales v Barbarians

04.06.2011
Barbarians (UK) RFC v Wales in Cardiff

Venue: Millennium Stadium

Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)

Preview
The famous Barbarians RFC regularly plays internationals against Six Nation teams. Usually they are not matches in which test caps are awarded. For this match an exception has been made. The match is in honour of the 130th anniversary of the first rugby test match played by Wales. For the occasion, Wales will award test caps.

Gavin Henson, once the wonder boy of Wales, returns to the test side for the first time since 2009. Without a club affiliation this is virtually his last chance to force his way into Rugby World Cup considerations.

The Barbarians selection takes in players from no less than ten nations, from New Zealand to Norway, and for the first time, a player from Georgia

Prediction: Wales by 7 points

Teams

Wales
15 Morgan Stoddart, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Gavin Henson, 11 Aled Brew, 10 Stephen Jones, 9 Mike Phillips, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Sam Warburton, Capt, 6 Daniel Lydiate, 5 Luke Charteris, 4 Ryan Jones, 3 Paul James, 2 Huw Bennett, 1 Nathan Bevington.
Replacements
16 Lloyd Burns, 17 Scott Andrews, 18 Alun-Wyn Jones, 19 Joshua Turnbull, 20 Tavis Knoyle, 21 Rhys Priestland, 22 Nathan Williams.
Head Coach: Warren Gatland

Milestones
Stephen Jones will play his 100^th test cap for Wales.
Test debuts-Falatau and Bevington
Gavin Henson’s first test for Wales since 2009

Barbarians (UK) RFC
15 Isa Nacewa (Leinster & Fiji)
14 Paul Sackey (Toulon & England)
13 Seru Rabeni (La Rochelle & Fiji)
12 Mathieu Bastareaud (Stade Francais & France)
11 Doug Howlett (Munster & New Zealand)
10 Brock James (Clermont Auvergne)
9 Sebastien Tillous-Borde (Castres Olympique & France)
1 Iestyn Thomas (Scarlets & Wales)
2 Sebastien Bruno (Toulon & France)
3 Carl Hayman (Toulon & New Zealand)
4 Iosefa Tekori (Castres Olympique & Samoa)
5 Paul Tito (Cardiff Blues)
6 Joe van Niekerk (Toulon & South Africa)
7 Martyn Williams (Cardiff Blues & Wales)
8 Sergio Parisse (Stade Francais & Italy), captain
Replacements
16 Leonardo Ghiraldini (Benetton Treviso & Italy)
17 Davit Kubriashvili (Toulon & Georgia)
18 Erik Lund (Biarritz & Norway)
19 George Smith (Toulon & Australia)
20 Lloyd Williams (Cardiff Blues)
21 Willie Mason (Toulon)
22 Benoit Baby (Clermont Auvergne)

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: Weekend 28-29 May

29.05.2011
Barbarians (UK) RFC 38, England 32 at Twickenham (Non-test)

28.05.2011
Guyana 22, Trinidad Tobago 20 in Port of Spain (NACRA Caribbean Champ.,South R3)
Bahamas 17, Mexico 12 in Nassau (NACRA Caribbean Champ., South R3)
Madagascar 50, Reunion 19 in Antananarivo (Friendly)

International Rugby: Barbarians Take on the All Blacks

05.12.2009
New Zealand v Barbarians (UK) RFC at Twickenham (Non test)

Referee: Christophe Berdos (France)

Preview
Although not a test match, the All Blacks usually take this match as seriously. It always comes at the end of a northern tour or more often the not the New Zealander's find themselves undefeated. Open rugby yes. A defeat-No! Certainly in the past the Barbarian team has taken on a British and Irish Lions look and it has, sometimes, been a battle to the death. Well that's not what, traditionally , it is supposed to be.

Back in 1948 the touring Australian rugby team were a bit short of the readies and their French and North American legs of their northern tour was in some doubt. A match was arranged against the Barbarians as a fund raiser for the Aussies. The Barbarians won 9-6 and a traditional fixture against touring teams was established.

There has been famous games. The 1963-64 All Blacks played open rugby to defeat the club 36-3, with captain Wilson Whineray selling an outrageous dummy to score the last try.

In 1973 the All Blacks were again involved in a match against the Barbarians and again the match was a cracker. Phil Bennett started a movement well inside his 22, he jinked, he side stepped the end result being many hands played the ball until Gareth Edwards scored a magnificent try in the corner.

All who attend such matches by the Barbarian club at Twickenham fully expect a match played traditionally, with open rugby, plenty of passing and a game played in the best of spirits. It hasn't always been that way. Lets hope this game will.

For New Zealand its the last match of their year. They will play their 'second' team which I think is a pity. Why not play more of your top layers and give the Twickers crowd a thrill. I would argue that a Tuesday game against say the England Counties amateur side at say Bath would have been more fitting for the 'second' team and keep the top guys for this fixture. The All Blacks will still want to remain undefeated on this tour.

The Barbarians may have more name players but the Kiwis have a better team combination. This will tell in the end.

Prediction: New Zealand by 16 points

Teams

New Zealand
15 Cory Jane
14 Ben Smith
13 Tamati Ellison
12 Luke McAlister
11 Zac Guildford
10 Stephen Donald
9 Brendon Leonard
8 Rodney So'oialo
7 Richie McCaw (capt)
6 Liam Messam
5 Anthony Boric
4 Jason Eaton
3 John Afoa
2 Corey Flynn
1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements
16 Andrew Hore
17 Neemia Tialata
18 Adam Thomson
19 Tanerau Latimer
20 Jimmy Cowan
21 Mike Delany
22 Sitiveni Sivivatu
Head Coach: Graham Henry

Barbarians
15 Drew Mitchell (Australia)
14 Joe Rokocoko (New Zealand)
13 Jaque Fourie (South Africa)
12 Jamie Roberts (Wales)
11 Bryan Habana (South Africa)
10 Matt Giteau (Australia)
9 Fourie du Preez (South Africa)
8 George Smith (Australia)
7 Schalk Burger (South Africa) 6 Rocky Elsom (Australia)
5 Victor Matfield (South Africa)
4 Carlo del Fava (Italy)
3 W P Nel (Free State Cheetahs)
2 Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa)
1 Salvatore Perugini (Italy)
Replacements
16 Stephen Moore (Australia)
17 Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa)
18 Quintin Geldenhuys (Italy)
19 Andy Powell (Wales)
20 Will Genia (Australia)
21 Morne Steyn (South Africa)
22 Leigh Halfpenny (Wales)
Head Coach: Nik Mallett (South Africa)

Rugby Tests: Early Results 6 June

06.06.2009
Updated 9:15am
England 37, Argentina 15 in Manchester
British and Irish Lions 26, Free State Cheetahs 24 in Bloemfontein
Australia 55, Barbarians (UK) RFC 7 in Sydney
Wales 48, United States 15 in Bridgeview, Illnois
England Saxons 28, Argentina 'A' 20 in Denver (Churchill Cup)
Lithuania 6, Netherlands 3 in Vilnius (WCQ Euro.R3 Playoff)
Malaysia 43, China 15 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nations Div.2)
India 44, Pakistan 3 in Kuala Lumpur (Asia Nations Div.2)

To Come
Georgia v Canada in Denver (Churchill Cup)
Uzbekistan v Kyrgyzstan in Tashkent (Asia Regions 2)