CHINA v INDONESIA: ARC Division 3, East

13.06.2015

Venue: Jakarta Intercultural School, Jakarta

Referee:

China should easily account for the home side in the final match of this tournament. A win to China would see the promoted back to Division 2, a position they held until a few years ago.

Prediction: China by 40. Score 49-9.

TEAMS

Indonesia Squad

Forwards:

Charlie Munro
Chris Burger
M. Fadli
Bobby Orlando
Michael Zedek Daid Arwan
Marco Sebastian
Steven Haurissa
Florian Busi
Dan Sivess
Daniel Nugroho (c)
Dian Simatupang
Andrew Thompson
Markus Didikus Ria
Bayu Satria

Backs:
Yohei Oya
Greg Merrett
Alec Munro
Kurt McNally
Scott Atkinson
Stephen Field
Jeffrey W. Tei
Reynold Munro
Aga Widjojo
Ari Yuda Pramono
Justin Field
Dominic Wong

http://rugbyindonesia.or.id/2015-indonesian-rhinos-squad-announced/

China Squad not available

ASIA NATIONS DIVISION 3, EAST Finals Day

31.05.2014
Guam v China in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Final)
Laos v Indonesia in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Playoff 3rd-4th)

Preview
China caused a minor upset by defeating Indonesia in the first semi-final held Thursday. For the last few seasons China appears to have concentrated on the Sevens rugby allowing their 15’s game to slip dramatically. Thursday’s game is an indication that that could change.

China’s clash with Guam will see Asia’s most populated nation take on one of its least. Guam showed just how strong they are with a convincing 48-0 win over hosts Laos. I’d expect Guam to be too strong for the Chinese side.

The last time Guam and China met was in 2011 with China winning 28-18 on the day. Last year Guam defeated Indonesia by over 50 points. Indonesia lost by 4 points to China Thursday.

This year Laos has had to step up in the standard of competition from other years and may well find Indonesia too strong.

Predictions
Guam by 24 v China
Indonesia by 12 points

ASIA NATIONS DIVISION 3 EAST

29.05.2014
Guam v Laos in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Semi-final 1)
Indonesia v China in Vientiane (Asia Nations Div.3, East; Semi-final 2)

Briefly
Asia Nations Division 3 has changed from last season. It has been divided into east and west zones.

China failed to win any of its Division 3 games last season. They lost 13-37 to Indonesia. China is focusing on sevens rugby. In 2010 they were relegated from Division 2 and since has not looked like gaining promotion. Since 2012 they have lost by some huge margins.

Indonesia has also struggled at the international level.They have managed to survive in Division 3 since being promoted out of regional tournaments in 2009.

Guam is the form team. They lost narrowly to Qatar last season and defeated Indonesia by over 50 points. I expect them to win this zone.

Laos played in Division 4 last year and even though they are hosts I can’t see them making an impact.

Predictions
Indonesia by 30 v China
Guam by 25 v Laos

ASIA NATIONS INTERNATIONAL TEST RUGBY:

For the first time in the history of Asia Nations test rugby, two tournaments will be held at the same venue Kuala Lumpur. All the test matches will be played at the Stadium Petaling Jaya.

     

Staring Wednesday, the Asia Nations Division 3 competition, involving Guam, Indonesia, Pakistan and India, will start a week of intensive rugby.

     

The following day, Thursday, sees Asia Nations Division 2 kick off with hosts Malaysia, Thailand, Iran and China competing for a place in Division 2.

Division 3 will conclude with finals day Friday, whilst Division 2 finals day is Saturday.

ASIA NATIONS TEST RUGBY: Division 3

30.05.2012
Guam v Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur

Venue: Stadium Petaling Jaya

Referee: Nik Mohd Ramadhan bin Nik Abdullah (Malaysia)

Preview
Guam and Indonesia are two teams who were in this division last year. Guam has had the edge over their more populous Asian cousins in their two encounters to date.

Indonesia will be captained by Daniel Nugroho.

Previous Encounters
12.06.2010 Guam 49-12 in Jakarta (Asia Nations Div.3, Playoff 3rd-4th)
01.07.2009 Guam 23-3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.3, Semi-final)

Guam Last Year
25.06.2011 v China L 18-28 in Jakarta (Asia Nations Div.3, Final)
22.06.2011 v Pakistan W 37-10 in Jakarta (Asia Nations Div.3, Semi-final)

Indonesia Last Year
25.06.2011 v Pakistan W 20-19 in Jakarta (Asia Nations Div.3, Playoff 3rd-4th)
22.06.2011 v China L 23-32 in Jakarta (Asia Nations Div.3, Semi-final)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Guam 15th, Indonesia 16th

IRB Ranking points do not apply as Indonesia does not register.

Prediction: Guam by 25 points

Teams

 
                             Image thanks to http://indonesiarugbyunion

Indonesion Rhinos squad

Bali - Nick Mesritz, Dan Sivess, Markus
Banteng - Yudha Ramon, Ari Yudha, Marco, Yohanes Musi, John Taylor, Adrian, Agustian, Fikri Al Azhar
Komodos - Daniel Nugroho, Tom Elliot, Mark Brown, Mike Lewis, Kyle Larson, Gareth Rae
Balikpapan - Ribut
Sengatta - Asmuri
Papua based - Nico Joku, George Offide
Mantano - Ashykar
Jago Dulu-Rams - Florian Busi
Sumbawa - David Pasaribu, Asep
Surabaya - Putu
Gosowong - Meidy Pesik
Overseas based - Kirk Arundale, Hastono Van Hien, Dian Simatupang, Michael Bavin, Stevie Haurissa
Emergency on stand-by - Bobby Orlando

Head Coach: James Johnston

http://indonesiarugbyunion.pitchero.com/news/official-rhinos-squad-annoucement-2012-1572/

Guam Squad
Paul Claros, Loose Forward, (C)
Rob Leon Guerrero, Blindside Flanker
Earl Pascual, Hooker
Mario Martinez, Wing
John Arceo, Loose Forward
Brandon O’Mallan, Hooker/Prop
Carlos Eustquio, Prop
TJ Ada, Loose Forward
Chirs Sgro, Center
Basil O’Mallan, Open-side Flanker
Paul Eustquio, Wing/Fullback
Brian Ramiro, Lock
Gerard Aguon, Center/Fullback
Vinson Calvo, Fly Half
Sixto Quintanilla III, Lock
Stephen “Juice” Santos, Wing
Jesse “Pumpy” Manglona, Wing
Steven Sablan, Scrum Half
Eddie Calvo, Fullback
Randy Mendiola, Center
Leonard Calvo, Prop
PJ Calvo, Scrum Half
Fabien Garces, Lock

Guam Players in New Zealand

Brandon O’Mallan, Hooker

20 years old, 6 international rugby test caps for Guam, played for Guam U18 in Taiwan(2009), played for New Zealand U19 Harlequins(2010). 3rd consecutive year in New Zealand (St. Paul’s College, Morrinsville Rugby Club); 4 years experience. Coached Notre Dame High school rugby 2011-2012.

Basil O’Mallan, Open-side Flanker

23 years old; 10 years experience. 8 international rugby test caps for Guam. 3 years Sam Houston State Texas college rugby. Coached Notre Dame high school rugby 2011-2012.

Randy Mendiola, Winger/Center

23 years old; 7 years experience. 9 international rugby test caps for Guam. Referred high school rugby 2012. Coached GW high school 2010, coached Okkado high school 2009, coached Saint Francis Middle School 2009-2010.

Rob Leon Guerrero, Loose Forward/Lock

23 years old; 3 years experience. 6 international rugby test caps for Guam. Referree’d high school & middle school rugby 2010-2012. Coaching staff, Notre Dame Rugby 2009-2011.

Steve Sablan, Scrum Half

23 years old, 9 international rugby test caps for Guam. 2nd tour in New Zealand (Christchurch Old Boys, 2009; Under-20’s USA Squad 2008; Potmac Athletic Rugby Club (Washington D.C. 2007) Ombac Rugby Club (San Diego 2007), coaching staff, Father Duenas Friars 2010-2011; 12 years experience

Chris Sgro, Center

25 years old, 10 international rugby test caps for Guam. (1 club season in England, 2009; 4 club seasons playing for the city of Portland, Oregon 2005-2008); 12 years experience. Academy rugby coach 2012

Paul Eustaquio, Winger/Fullback

25 years old, 10 international rugby test caps for Guam. 1 season in New Zealand, Taupiri Club. Notre Dame boys coach, 2010.

http://www.guamsportsnetwork.com/?p=10850

ASIA NATIONS RUGBY: Division 3 Relegation Decider

25.06.2011
Indonesia v Pakistan in Jakarta

Mid week hosts Indonesia lost to China 23-32 whilst Pakistan were thumped by Guam 37-10

Previous Encounters
These two teams have met only once before in a rugby test match. Last year Indonesia just squeaked past Pakistan 13-11 in the same tournament, also in Jakarta

GWC Rugby Rankings
Pakistan 16th, Indonesia 17th

Prediction: Indonesia by 2 points

Teams

Pakistan Squad
Abu Baker, Adnan Saeed Niazi, Ahmed Mumtaz, Anwaar-Ul-Haq, Zafar, Arsalan, Zahid, Babar Muhammad, Kawar Ashraf, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Manan Naseem, Omer Shafqaat, Salman Majeed Wain, Shakeel Ahmed, Umer Islam, Umer Usman, Shahbaz Munir, Imad Nasir, Mansoor Rehan, Shuaib Aftab, Javed, Sair, Riaz, Saqib Murtza, Haroon Jahanzeb Durrani and Amrez Hamid

Indonesia Squad Not avaliable

ASIA NATIONS RUGBY: Division 3

The only change from last year’s Division 3 is that China was relegated from Division 2. Although Pakistan finished last year they remained in Division 3 and even host this tournament. For this year there will definitely be a team relegated to Division 4 for 2012.

22.06.2011
China v Indonesia

These two teams have never met in a rugby test before.

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-China 14th, Indonesia 17th

Prediction: China by 21 points

Pakistan v Guam

These two teams have met once before. Pakistan winning 27-22 in Manilla in 2006.

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Pakistan 15th, Guam 16th

Prediction: Pakistan by 7 points

Teams

Guam Squad

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Row (Left to right): Matthew Sablan, Carlos Eustaquio, Pete Calori (non-travelling reserve), Matthew Toves, Dean Kaio (Asst. Coach in back), Leonard Calvo, Basil O'Mallan, Tony Terlaje Gilbert, Zeb Howser, Brandon O'Mallan, Rob Leon Guerrero, Sixto Quintanilla, Brian Ramiro, John Arceo, Coach Willie Hetaraka, Ryan McManus, Guam Rugby President Stephen Grantham

Front Row: Eddie Calvo, Randy Mendiola, Art Toves, Robbie Leon Guerrero, Paul Claros (Captain), Steven Sablan, Stephen Santos, Paul Eustaquio, Gerard Aguon, Vern Lokeijack (non-travelling reserve)

http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14957:guam-rugby-playing-hsbc-asian-five-nations&catid=38:sports-news&Itemid=152 and thanks to ‘Quentin’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3675&start=120

Pakistan Squad

Abu Baker, Adnan Saeed Niazi, Ahmed Mumtaz, Anwaar-Ul-Haq, Zafar, Arsalan, Zahid, Babar Muhammad, Kawar Ashraf, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Manan Naseem, Omer Shafqaat, Salman Majeed Wain, Shakeel Ahmed, Umer Islam, Umer Usman, Shahbaz Munir, Imad Nasir, Mansoor Rehan, Shuaib Aftab, Javed, Sair, Riaz, Saqib Murtza, Haroon Jahanzeb Durrani and Amrez Hamid

RUGBY TOURNAMENT: Asia Nations Div.3

Finals Day in Jakarta

Final
12.06.2010
Iran v Pakistan

Preview
The final of the Asia Nations Division sees neighbours Iran and Pakistan battle for the honour of promotion to Division 2 for 2011. Iran has the better record and played well to win against Guam Wednesday.

Previous Encounters
06.11.2007 Iran 32-3 in Colombo (Asiad Shield)
18.08.2007 Iran 22-11 in Lahore (Iran's first test match)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Iran 14th, Pakistan 15th
IRB Rankings do not apply

Prediction: Iran by 15 points and head to Division 2 in 2011.

Teams not available

Playoff 3rd-4th
Guam v Indonesia

Preview
Tricky one this game. Guam won easily last year but Indonesia played well against Pakistan Wednesday.

Previous Encounter
01.07.2009 Guam 23-3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.3, Semi-final)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Guam 16th, Indonesia 17th

Prediction: Guam by 7 points, and hosts Indonesia head down to division 4 for 2011.

Teams not available

ASIA NATIONS RUGBY: Division 3

Jakarta hosts its first major rugby tournament, the Asia Nations Division 3. Teams participating are Indonesia, Pakistan (relegated from Division 2 last year), Iran and Guam.

Day One-Semi Finals
09.06.2010
Guam v Iran
Pakistan v Indonesia

Previews

Pakistan Squad. Image thanks to Pakistan RFU

Pakistan has the most international experience of all the teams.Their first experience of international rugby was at the 2004 19th Asia Championship, held in Sri Lanka. Pakistan was in Pool C. Sri Lanka was their first opponent on the world stage; they lost 3-75. They also lost to India 3-56. Since then the game has developed rapidly in Pakistan and a healthy and competitive club competition thrives. Last year they crashed out of Division 2 losing both to China and India.

Guam first played test rugby in 2005 in a World Cup qualifying series against India, Kazakhstan and Malaysia. They drew their first test match 8-8 with India but lost with honour to the other more established rivals. Last year they defeated Indonesia 23-3 in Manilla but lost 0-25 to the Philippines who were promoted to Division 2.

Indonesia entered the world of international test rugby in 2006. Up until last year they have been involved in regional tournaments involving Cambodia, Laos and Brunei, winning most of their games. Last year they lost heavily to both Guam and Iran in the Division 3 Asia Nations Competition. There being no Division 4 Indonesia stayed put. The pressure will be on to improve against the same teams as last year, and hold their place.

Iran is the newest team on the world scene in this group. Their progress has been nothing short of amazing. They defeated Pakistan twice and India once in their first year! They took part in a regional tournament in 2008, defeating both Kygyzstan and Uzbekistan. Last year they entered the Asia Nations competitions for the first time playing in Division 3 in Manilla. They lost their first test match ever, going down 0-15 to eventual winner Philippines. They then defeated Indonesia 48-13 to showcase what Iran has to offer international rugby.

Previous Encounters
Guam and Iran have not played each other before.
Pakistan v Indonesia have not played each other before.

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-Iran 14th, Pakistan 15th, Guam 16th, Indonesia 17th
IRB only ranks Guam

Predictions
Iran by 14 v Guam
Pakistan by 7 v Indonesia

Teams

Guam Squad
Paul Claros (captain) (Para Todu)
Anthony "TJ" Ada (Para Todu)
Gerard Aguon (Para Todu) *
John Arceo (Taupiri Rugby Club, New Zealand)
Edward Calvo (Para Todu)
Vinson Calvo (Para Todu)
Leonard Calvo (Para Todu)
Billy Chennaux (Para Todu)
Michael Cruz (Para Todu) *
Paul Eustaquio (Taupiri Rugby Club, New Zealand)
Zeb Howser (Para Todu)*
Robert Leon Guerrero (Para Todu)
Jesse Manglona (Para Todu) *
Randy Mendiola (Para Todu)
Brandon O'Mallan (St Pauls Collegiate, New Zealand)
Earl Pascual (Para Todu)
Sixto Quintanilla (Southern Rugby) *
Stephen Santos (Para Todu)*
Christopher Sgro (Para Todu)
Matthew Toves (Southern Rugby)
Sakiusa Vaka (Guam Rugby Club)
Peter Walls (Guam Rugby Club)
William Williams (Para Todu)
* New cap
Head Coach Willie Hetaraka
Assistant coach Christopher Luman
Manager Neil Paynter
Team doctor Tom Mick.

Pakistan
“PRU President Fawzi Khawaja announced the following 32-member squad, which is to be whittled down to 24 for the tournament”.

Adnan Niazi
Aftab Qureshi
Ahmed Mumtaz
Amrez Hamid
Anwaar-Ul-Haq Zafar
Azmat Khan Niazi
Billal Butt
Durani Haroon
Fouzan Wain
Hammad Safdar
Imran Rashid
Junaid Malik
Khalid Bhatti
Mansoor Rehan
M. Junaid Liaqat
M. Babar
M. Manan Naseem
Muneeb Baqapuri
Omer Shafqaat
Romail Ashraf
Saad Arif
Sahir Aslam
Sair Riaz
Salman Majeed Wain
Shakeel Ahmed
Syed Xeeshan Rizvi
Taimur Zia Butt
Umer Islam
Umer Usman
Waqar Javaid
Waseem Abbas
Zaheer Niazi.
Head Coach Rizwan Malik
PRU President Fawzi Khawaja
National Team Manger Khuram Haroon
Doctor Rashid Malik

“In Indonesia the Pakistan team will also get coaching from international coaches led by Mr. frank Haden, former coach of the Scotland national team and brand ambassador for HSBC working on Rugby development in Asia”

http://www.pakistanrugby.com/

Final 24 not yet known.

Indonesia and Iran have not yet sent their squad details to me.

Weekend Results 4-5 July

04.07.2009
British and Irish Lions 28, South Africa 9 in Johannesburg (3rd Test)
United States 12, Canada 6 in Charleston (WCQ America R2, 1st Leg)
Philippines 25, Guam in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.4, Final)
Iran 48, Indonesia 13 in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.4, Playoff 3rd-4th)

05.07.2009
Papua New Guinea 29, Cook Islands 21 in Port Moresby

Reviews
Finally and at last the British and Irish lions let loose and won comfortably against a South African side that struggled the whole match. The Springbox 'Second Fifteen', as they were labelled, were not allowed to play their usual game and found a fired-up Lions side determined to take something from this tour. There will be questions about the wisedom of the South African selectors decisions to rest players and to the depth of the South African squad that will face Australia and New Zealand in a few weeks time.

The USA gained the best birthday present ever. A win against canada on the 4th of July! Although no tries were scored it was a entertaining close, physical match. The USA now head for Edmonton, Canada next weekend where they will hope to win and place themselves directly into the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The Philippines won promotion to Asia Nations Division 2 with a convincing 25-0 win against Guam. Iran won 48-13 against Indonesia thus relegating the Indonesians to Division for 2010.

And last but not least Papua New Guinea won the Oceania Zone World Cup qualifier against the Cook Islands. They now head to Apia next weekend for a playoff against Samoa in the first leg of the Oceania R2 final.

Test Rugby. Asia Nations Division 3

04.07.2009
The Final
Guam v Philippines in Manilla

Preview
The host nation staked a claim to the title for this tournament with a convincing 15-0 win mid-week against previously undefeated Iran. Guam were also convincing in their 23-3 win over Indonesia.

Previous Encounters
05.07.2008 Philippines 20-8 in Guam (Asia Regions)
27.06.2007 Philippines 39-3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.5)
20.05.2006 Philippines 18-14 in Guam (Asia Tournament Div.5)

GWC Rugby Rankings: Asia Table-Philippines 12th, Guam 17th

Prediction: Philippines by 12 points.

Teams

Guam Squad
Paul Claros (Captain) , Steven Sablan (Vice captain), Anthony "TJ" Ada, Gerard Aguon, John Arceo, Nathan Baza, Edward Calvo, Vinson Calvo, Leonard Calvo, Jeremy Cepeda, Billy Chennaux, Ryan Claros, Paul Eustaquio, Kepueli Katoa, Conrad Kerber, Robert Leon Guerrero, Ryan McManus, Randy Mendiola, Brandon O'Mallan, Earl Pascual, Matthew Sgro, Matthew Toves, Anthony Villena, William Williams.

Coach: William Hetaraka

http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index. ... &Itemid=18

and thanks to ‘Quentin’ http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3003&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=150

Philippines team not as yet available

Playoff 3rd-4th
Indonesia v Iran in Manilla

Preview
This will be an interesting clash between the world's biggest Muslim nations. Their rugby community is as yet still very small but growing. Iran were undefeated in their short international rugby history until mid-week when they lost 0-15 to hosts Philippines. Indonesia lost 3-23 to Guam also mid-week and I would expect the Iranians to win, sending Indonesia to the 2010 Asia Nations Division 4.

GWC Rugby Rankings: Asia Table-Iran 13th, Indonesia 17th

Prediction: Iran by 28 points

Teams as yet unavailable

International Rugby Matches This Weekend 4 July

04.07.2009
British and Irish Lions v South Africa in Johannesburg (3rd Test)
United States v Canada in Charleston (WCQ America R2, 1st leg)
Guam v Philippines in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.3, Final)
Indonesia v Iran in Manilla (Asia Nations Div.3, 3rd-4th)

05.07.2009
Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands in Port Moresby (WCQ Oceania R1, Final)

Rugby Test Results: Asia Nations Div.3

01.07.2009
Guam 23, Indonesia 3 in Manilla
Philippines 15, Iran 0 in Manilla

Review
Day 1 of this tournament saw Guam win comfortably over Indonesia and the hosts, the Philippines inflict defeat upon Iran, Iran's first test loss.

This means that on Saturday Guam will play Philippines in the final, with the winner progressing to Division 2, and Indonesia to play Iran with the loser moving down to a new Division 4 in 2010.

International Rugby: Asia Nations Division 3

01.02.2009
Guam v Indonesia in Manilla

Preview
This is the first time a division three has operated in Asia under the new Asia Nations banner.

Guam has reached this division by coming second to the Phillipines in a regional tournament last year, whilst Indonesia achieved a clean sweep over Laos and Combodia in its regional tournament.

The winner will go on to play the winner in the other match, with promotion to Asia Nations Division 2 for 2010 the prize.

Previous Encounters
These two teams have never met before

GWC Rugby Rankings: Asia Table-Guam 16th, Indonesia 17th

Prediction: Guam by 7 points

Teams not yet available

Test Rugby: Mid-week Matches

01.07.2009
Guam v Indonesia in Manilla (Asia Nations Division 3)
Philippines v Iran in Manilla (Asia Nations Division 3)

02.07.2009
Tonga v Junior All Blacks in Suva (Pacific Nations Cup)

03.07.2009
Fiji v Japan in Suva (Pacific Nations Cup)