INTERNATIONAL RUGBY RESULTS: Friday 19 November

19.11.2010
Wales 16, Fiji 16 in Cardiff
Tonga 16, Italy 'A' 9 in Biela
Scotland 'A' 25, USA 0 in Galashiels

Briefly
Wales were 'awful' according to a forum member http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3549&p=35052#p35052
Well done Fiji, they almost did again what they did 3 years ago!

Just a score from an Italian rugby forum but looks like a win to Tonga. Another plus for Pacific Island rugby. That Italian 'A' side looked very handy. Sadly I can't obtain a Tongan squad from any source!

Scotland 'A' won against a sort of second string USA side. USA has full sights on Georgia next weekend

RUGBY MATCH: USA In Scotland

19.11.2010
United States v Scotland 'A' in Galashiels

Venue: Netherdale Stadium

Referee:

Preview
This is not an official test match.

The USA come into this game with a timely 22-17 win over Portugal. They step up a notch to play Scotland 'A'. As expected a number of fringe players get a run ahead of the all important rugby test match next weekend against Georgia in Tblissi

This is an important match for the Scottish players. After the top side's 3-49 thumping by New Zealand last weekend, there is every opportunity today for players to force their way into the Scotland rugby team for future test matches.

There will be plenty to play for for all players on the paddock.

Prediction: I expect Scotland 'A' to just have more experience. Scotland 'A' by 14 points.

Teams

Scotland 'A'
15 James Thompson (Edinburgh)
14 Joe Ansbro (Northampton Saints, England)
13 Ben Cairns (Edinburgh)
12 Alex Grove (Edinburgh)
11 Lee Jones (Edinburgh)
10 David Blair (Edinburgh)
9 Mark McMillan (Bath, England)
8 Stuart McInally (Edinburgh)
7 Roddy Grant (Edinburgh)
6 Rob Harley (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Al Kellock, Capt. (Glasgow Warriors)
4 Fraser McKenzie (Edinburgh)
3 Geoff Cross (Edinburgh)
2 Scott Lawson (Gloucester, England)
1 Jon Welsh (Glasgow Warriors)
Replacements
16 Steven Lawrie (Doncaster Knights, England)
17 Kyle Traynor (Edinburgh)
18 Tom Ryder (Saracens, England)
19 David Denton (Edinburgh)
20 Henry Pyrgos (Glasgow Warriors)
21 Duncan Weir (Glasgow Warriors)
22 Jack Cuthbert (Bath, England)
Head Coach: Nick Scrivenor

Adapted from http://www.scotlandrugbyteam.org/content/view/2123/57/

United States
15 Colin Hawley (Unattached)
14 Alipate Tuilevuka (Old Puget Sound Beach)
13 Paul Emerick (Ulster, Ireland)
12 Andrew Suniula (Chicago Griffins)
11 Zachary Test (Loughborough University, England)
10 Taivalu Enosa (Belmont Shore)
9 Mike Petri, Capt. (Sale, England)
8 Jonathon Gaganio (Eastern Province, South Africa)
7 Inaki Basauri (L’aquila, Italy)
6 Patrick Danahy (Life University)
5 Hayden Smith (Saracens, England)
4 Samu Manoa (San Francisco Golden Gate)
3 Eric Fry (Unattached)
2 Chris Biller (San Francisco Golden Gate)
1 Mate Moeakiola (Bobigny 93, France)
Replacements
16 Phil Thiel (Life University)
17 Shawn Pittman (London Welsh, England)
18 Scott Lavalla (Dublin University, Ireland)
19 Louis Stanfill (Mogliano, Italy
20 Tim Usasz (Nottingham, England)
21 Nese Malifa (Glendale)
22 Chris Wyles (Saracens, England)
Head Coach: Eddie O’Sullivan

Adapted from http://www.usarugby.org

RUGBY TOURNAMENT: IRB Nations Cup, The Final Day

This tournament is being held in Bucharest, Romania. It is an important springboard for Tier 2 nations as they pit themselves against like-ranked nations and the A teams of Tier 1 nations.

20.06.2010
Georgia v Namibia
Italy A v Romania
Argentina A v Scotland A

Previews
Namibia, on eight points, looks in a healthy position to take or at least share the title with Italy 'A'. Both teams remain undefeated. What a pity this competition is not organised along the lines of the Churchill Cup, where you actually get the two best teams in a final. This tournament needs just one more playing day to achieve that.

Georgia and Namibia has faced each other twice before. The last time was during the 2007 Rugby World Cup when both were in Pool D. Georgia were too strong that day, winning 30-0. They also won 26-18 in the IRB Nations Cup of 2007, held in Bucharest. Georgia has an historical advantage but I think Namibia could just pip them on form.

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table-Georgia 17th, Namibia 18th
IRB Rankings-Georgia 15th (69.09), Namibia 22nd (60.98)

Romania has improved considerably from their poor performance on day 1 and could well push the Italians closely. Italy A is the form side and should prevail.

A disappointing Scotland A, who won the tournament last year, will fight for the scraps with an Argentina A side that is also not as strong as it usually is. (I think the real A side was kept in Buenos Aires to play the Friday night game against France.)

Predictions
Namibia by 1 v Georgia
Italy A by 3 v Romania
Scotland A by 8 v Argentina A

INTERNATIONAL TEST RUGBY: IRB Nations Cup

Results in from Bucharest

15.06.2010
Italy A 21, Georgia 3
Namibia 23, Scotland 20
Romania 24, Argentina A 8

Points After Round 2

'So we are confronted by the weird situation of the possiblity that a team will win all its games, but still finish second - a reflection of the crazy format that the IRB persist with.
1. Italy A: 8 (+20)
2. Namibia: 8 (+7)
3. Romania: 5 (+12)
4. Georgia: 4 (-17)
5. Scotland A: 2 (-4)
6. Argentina A: 1 (-18)'

And the scenario..

Round 3 Sunday

Georgia v Namibia
Italy A v Romania
Argentina A v Scotland A

'So to win the tournament:
Italy A: Must win over Romania, which you'd think would be enough considering their high point difference. Bonus point win would almost guarantee the trophy.
Namibia: Must either thrash Georgia, or hope that Romania cause Italy A problems, or both. Realistically, this will be a very tight encounter and a narrow win is probably all that Namibia could get out of this - so they need Italy A to slip up.
Romania: Must beat Italy A by five points or more to finish above them. Also, they will need Georgia to beat Namibia, but not thrash them. A bonus point win would be golden for Romania.
Georgia: Must beat Namibia by scoring four tries by eight points or more. Realistically, they need to win this by 30 points or more and hope that Romania only narrowly beat Italy A. They need and absolute miracle.'

Thanks to 'Natal' at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3498&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75

TEST RUGBY: IRB Nations Cup, Day 2

IRB Nations Cup-Bucharest
Italy A v Georgia
Scotland A v Namibia
Romania v Argentina A

Previews
After a first day of upsets, the second day of this tournament will see some interesting contests.

Italy A v Georgia

Both Italy A and Georgia won on the first day. Italy A defeated the much fancied Argentina Jaguars whilst Georgia defeated last year's tournament winner Scotland A. There will not be a lot between these two teams but I suspect Italy A has the edge.

Prediction: Italy A by 3 points

Scotland A v Namibia

Namibia caused a major upset on day 1 by defeating hosts Romania. They could one step further against a Scottish side reeling from a one point loss on day 1.

Prediction: Namibia by 5 points

Romania v Argentina A

This could be the cracker of a match on the day. Both side were on the favourites lists before the tournament started, whilst today one of these teams will, unless there is a draw, have suffered two defeats. I suspect Argentina A will just edge out the home side.

Prediction: Argentina A by 1 point

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY RESULTS; IRB Nations Cup Day 1

In Bucharest

11.06.2010
Namibia 21, Romania 17
Italy A 22, Argentina A 20
Georgia 22, Scotland 'A 21

Briefly
Upsets all round in my book. Well, lets say all my predictions were WELL out!

Namibia fought hard to win against Romania, the host nation. Italy A edged out the Jaguars, whilst Georgia, with a below-strength side, defeated last years tournament winner Scotland 'A'

This sets up a most interesting competition from this point.

RUGBY TEST MATCH: IRB Nations Begins

11.06.2010
Scotland A v Georgia

Venue: Bucharest

Referee:

Preview
Georgia and Scotland A begin this IRB tournament, being held in Bucharest.

Georgia A could not have picked a more difficult opponent to begin this series with. They have not selected, for various reasons, their top side, leaving at least 15 top players back in France, where they are based. Plus they have left out four of their most experienced players in this squad. It looks a daunting prospect for Georgia. On the positive side if Georgia wishes to compete at next years Rugby World Cup they will need a broader base of experienced players and I guess bringing them to this tournament is not such a bad move.

Scotland A won this tournament last, although with a much stronger squad than they have in Romania this year. This is still a good team of young players who will certainly pick out the lack of experience, fitness levels and lack of pace that will make up this Georgian side.

The only time these two teams have met in the past was in November 2008, when a similar Georgian outfit were outclassed 3-69 in Glasgow.

GWC and IRB rankings do not apply

Prediction: Scotland A by 30 points.

Teams

Georgia
15 Irakli Qiasashvili (Lelo) 3 tests
14 Sandro Todua (Lelo) 18
13 Rezo Gigauri (Massy, France) 26
12 Tedo Zibzibadze, Capt. (Perigueux, France) 47
11 Irakli Chkhikvadze (AIA) 16
10 Lasha Khmaladze (Lelo) 3
9 Samkharadze (Farul Constanta, Romania) 46
8 Victor Kolelishvili (Lelo) 1
7 Lasha Tavartkiladze (Farul Constanta, Romania) 5
6 Simon Maisuradze (ASM Clermont-Auvergne, France) 11
5 Shalva Sutiashvili (Massy, France) 10
4 Kakha Uchava (Farul Constanta, Romania) 16
3 Beka Sheqlashvili 0
2 Jaba Bregvadze (Kochebi) 6
1 David Dadunashvili (Massy, France) 26
Repkacements
16 Kakha Aseishvili (Kochebi) 1
17 Vasil Kakovini (Brive, France) 5
18 Kote Mikautadze 0
19 Shota Sakvarelidze (Saint-Etienne, France) 0
20 George Rokhvadze (AIA) 4
21 Giga Korkelia (Lelo) 0
22 Mamuka Ninidze (Batumi) 0
Head Coach: Tim Lane

Resting: Urjukashvili, Kvirikashvili / Natriashvili, Bolghashvili

Zibzibadze will become 20th Georgian captain in their 122 tests played.

Adapted from http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3498&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Scotland A
15 Jack Cuthbert (Bath, England
14 Colin Shaw (Scotland 7s)
13 John Houston (Edinburgh)
12 Rob Dewey (Glasgow Warriors)
11 Mark Robertson (Edinburgh)
10 Alex Blair (Edinburgh)
9 Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh)
8 Ally Hogg, Capt. (Edinburgh)
7 Roddy Grant (Edinburgh)
6 Scott Newlands (Edinburgh)
5 James Eddie (Glasgow Warriors)
4 Steven Turnbull (Edinburgh)
3 Bruce Douglas (Montpellier, France)
2 Fergus Thomson (Glasgow Warriors)
1 Ed Kalman (Glasgow Warriors)
Replacements
16 Andrew Kelly (Edinburgh)
17 David Young (Edinburgh)
18 Fraser McKenzie (Edinburgh)
19 Chris Fusaro (Heriot's FP RFC)
20 Mark McMillan (Glasgow Warriors)
21 David Blair (Edinburgh)
22 Bryan Rennie (Exeter Chiefs, England)
Head Coach: Sean Lineen

Adapted from http://www.scotlandrugbyteam.org/index.%20...%202&Itemid=9, and thanks to ‘Quentin’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3498&start=0

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY: IRB Nations Cup Begins

This IRB tournament takes place in Bucharest, Romania.

Schedule

11.06.2010
Namibia v Romania
Argentina A v Italy A
Scotland A v Georgia

15.06.2010
Italy A v Georgia
Scotland A v Namibia
Romania v Argentina A

20.06.2010
Georgia v Namibia
Italy A v Romania
Argentina A v Scotland A

Preview
The second cross-continental international rugby tournament kicks off in Bucharest Friday. There are two newcomers to this tournament, Namibia and Georgia. This tournament is an important benchmark for tier 2 nations to gauge their strength against A sides from tier 1 nations. It is also an important build up for Namibia and Georgia who have already qualified for the 2011 World Cup finals. Romania will use this tournament to prepare for its matches against Tunisia in its bid to qualify and fill the last place at the finals.

Scotland A won the tournament last year with a side handy with full Scottish rugby internationals behind them. This year the Scottish side is on tour and a good number of last years A side made that team. This side is younger and has fewer full internationals in it. Scotland A will find the going much tougher this year.

Scotland A squad

Forwards
Geoffrey Cross (Edinburgh) (*1)
James Eddie (Glasgow Warriors)
Calum Forrester (Glasgow Warriors)
Christopher Fusaro (Heriot's)
Roderick Grant (Edinburgh)
Ryan Grant (Edinburgh)
Allister Hogg (Edinburgh) (*47)
Andrew Kelly (Edinburgh)
Scott MacLeod (Edinburgh) (*21)
Fergus Thomson (Glasgow Warriors)
Kyle Traynor (Edinburgh)
Steven Turnbull (Edinburgh)
Richard Vernon (Glasgow Warriors) (*3)
Jon Welsh (Glasgow Warriors)

Backs
Alexander Blair (Edinburgh)
David Blair (Edinburgh)
Benjamin Cairns (Edinburgh) (*7)
Jack Cuthbert (Bath, England)
Robert Dewey (Glasgow Warriors) (*12)
John Houston (Edinburgh)
Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh)
Mark McMillan (Glasgow Warriors)
Bryan Rennie (Exeter Chiefs, England)
Mark Robertson (Edinburgh)
Colin Shaw (Scotland Sevens)
Nikki Walker (Neath Swansea Ospreys, Wales) (*15)
Head Coach: Sean Lineen

(*12) indicates test caps.
Note. Allistair Hogg last played for Scotland v Wales 2009 6 Nations.
Robert Dewey last played for Scotland v Argentina at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Adapted from http://www.irb.com/nationscup/news/newsid=2037552.html#scotland+a+look+youth+nations+cup

Georgia are going to struggle. I have listed 15 top players who played in the European Nations Cup team that qualified Georgia for the Rugby World Cup who are missing from the team. This is very much a developmental team similar to the one that played in last years Churchill Cup and who failed to win a game

Georgia Squad

Backs
Merab Kvirikashvili (Figeac, France) 43 tests
Irakli Kiasashvili (Lelo) 3
Irakli Chkhikvadze (AIA) 16
Sandro Todua (Lelo) 18
Malkhaz Urjukashvili (Aurillac, France) 62
Rezo Gigauri (Massy, France) 26
Giga Korkelia (Lelo) 0
Mamuka Ninidze (Batumi) 0
Tedo Zibzibadze (Perigueux, France) 47
Lasha Khmaladze (Lelo) 3
Samkharadze (Farul Constanta, Romania) 46
George Rokhvadze (AIA) 4

Forwards
David Dadunashvili (Massy, France) 26
Kakha Aseishvili (Kochebi) 1
Vasil kakovini (Brive, France) 5
Beka Sheqlashvili 0
Irakli Natriashvili (Farul Constanta, Romania) 25
Jaba Bregvadze (Kochebi) 6
Shalva Sutiashvili (Massy, France) 10
Kakha Uchava (Farul Constanta, Romania) 16
Kote Mikautadze 0
Simon Maisuradze (ASM Clermont-Auvergne, France) 11
Victor Kolelishvili (Lelo) 1
Lasha Tavartkiladze (Farul Constanta, Romania) 5
Shota Sakvarelidze (Saint-Etienne, France) 0
Dimitri Basilaia (ASM Clermont-Auvergne, France) 13

Head Coach: Tim Lane
Assistant Coach: Ilia Maisuradze
Manager Vasil Abashidze

Main players in ENC 1 who are missing
Irakli Machkhaneli-wing-41 tests
Davit Katcharava-centre-36 tests
Irakli Giorgadze-centre-39 tests
Lasha Malaghuradze-flyhalf-25 tests
Irakli Abusseridze-scrumhalf-65 tests-captain
Giorgi Chkhaidze-flanker-41 tests
Gia Labadze-flanker-61 tests
Ilia Zedguinidze-lock-59 tests
George Nemsadze-lock-16 tests
Goderdzi Shvelidze-prop-55 tests
Davit Khinchagishvili-prop-29 tests
Levan Datunashvili-lock-31 tests
David Kubriashvili-prop-14 tests
Besso Udessiani-No.8-39 tests
Davit Zirakashvili-prop-23 tests

That’s 15 top players unavailable-injured. That’s your first team!

More to come.

International Test Rugby: Tongan's to Face Scotland 'A'

20.11.2009
Tonga v Scotland 'A' in Galashiels

Venue: Netherdale

Referee:

Preview
Players selected for Scotland 'A' for Fridays international rugby match against the touring Tongan side, will be playing with Scotland's head coach Andy Robinson in the stands. This will be there opportunity to impress the coach ahead of next Saturday's test against Argentina. Scotland will play Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Scotland 'A' coach has selected a fairly experienced side with seven players who part of the winning IRB Nations side that went to Bucharest in June. In addition ten players have played tests for Scotland.

Is it that nobody interviews the Tongans. Or are they just secretive, or perhaps shy? For whatever reason not a peep out of Tonga.

Previous Encounters
05.06.1993 Scotland XV 22-5 in Nuku'alofa
28.09.1974 Scotland XV 44-8 at Murrayfield

GWC Rugby Rankings do not apply

Prediction: No rest for Tonga. Scotland 'A' by 30 points.

Teams

Scotland A
15 Jim Thompson (Edinburgh)
14 Thom Evans (Glasgow Warriors)
13 Ben Cairns (Edinburgh)
12 John Houston (Edinburgh)
11 Nikki Walker (Neath Swansea Ospreys, Wales)
10 Hugo Southwell (Stade Francais, France)
9 Rory Lawson (captain, Gloucester)
8 Allister Hogg (Edinburgh)
7 Alan MacDonald (Edinburgh)
6 Kelly Brown (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors
4 Scott MacLeod (Edinburgh)3 Geoff Cross (Edinburgh)
2 Scott Lawson (Gloucester)
1 Jon Welsh (Glasgow Warriors)
Replacements
16 Andrew Kelly (Edinburgh)
17 Edward Kalman (Glasgow Warriors)
18 Craig Hamilton (Edinburgh)
19 Roddy Grant (Edinburgh)
20 Greig Laidlaw (Edinburgh)
21 Colin Gregor (Glasgow Warriors)
22 Mark Robertson (Edinburgh)
Head Coach: Sean Lineen

http://www.scotlandrugbyteam.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1525&Itemid=9

Tonga
Team list as yet not available

International Rugby Matches: Other IRB Nation's Games

12.06.2009
Scotland 'A' v Russia in Bucharest

Preview
As far as I'm aware, and going on last year's tournament, Russia will not be awarding test caps for this game. This is a formidible looking Scotland 'A' side. The Russians are going to have their hands full catching the Scottish backs although I would expect them to have some parity in the forwards. Having said that the Russians are without their usual front row; prop Alexander Khrokin, hooker and captain Vladislav Korshunov and prop Ivan Prishchepenko.

Prediction: Scotland 'A' to win by 32 points.

Teams

Scotland 'A'
15 Jim Thompson (Edinburgh)
14 Rob Dewey (Glasgow Warriors)
13 Ben Cairns (Edinburgh)
12 Alex Grove (Worcester Warriors)
11 Simon Webster (Edinburgh)
10 Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Warriors)
9 Chris Cusiter (Perpignan) CAPTAIN
8 Richie Vernon (Glasgow Warriors)
7 Alan MacDonald (Edinburgh Rugby)
6 Kelly Brown (Glasgow Warriors)
5 Al Kellock (Glasgow Warriors)
4 Craig Hamilton (Edinburgh)
3 Moray Low (Glasgow Warriors)
2 Scott Lawson (Gloucester)
1 Kyle Traynor (Edinburgh)
Replacements
16 Andrew Kelly (Edinburgh)
17 Stuart Corsar (Doncaster Knights)
18 James Eddie (Glasgow Warriors)
19 Roddy Grant (Edinburgh)
20 Rory Lawson (Gloucester)
21 David Blair (Edinburgh)
22 Nick De Luca (Edinburgh)
Head Coach: Andy Robinson

http://www.scotlandrugbyteam.org/content/view/791/2/

Russia Squad
Mikhail Babaev (VVA-Podmoskovje) Aged 22, 15 tests
Sergey Bazhenov (Enisey-STM-Krasnoyarsk) 23, 8
Vladimir Botvinikov(Enisey-STM-Krasnoyarsk) 24, 6
Artem Fatakhov (Enisey-STM-Krasnoyarsk) 29, 11
Igor Galinovskiy (Krasny Yar-Krasnoyarsk) 22, 3?
Dmitry Gerasimov (Enisey-STM-Krasnoyarsk) 20, 3
Victor Gresev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 22, 14
Alexander Gvozdovskiy (Krasny Yar-Krasnoyarsk) 27, 10
Igor Kluchnikov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 25
Kirill Kushnarev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 26, 10
Yuriy Kushnarev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 21
Andrey Kuzin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 29, 21
Andrey Lugin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 28, 6
Carlo Maglakelidze(Penza) ?
Evgeny Matveev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 24, 12
Georgiy Minadze (Penza) ?
Victor Motorin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 32, 19
Vladimir Ostroushko(Yug-Krasnodar) 22, 1?
Alexey Panasenko (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 5
Evgeny Pronenko (Enisey-STM-Krasnoyarsk) 24, 1
Alexander Shakirov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 16
Alexey Travkin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 31, 23
Sergey Trishin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 13
Alexey Volkov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 22, 4
Alexander Voytov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 26, 16
Alexander Yanushkin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 19

Coach: Nikolay Nerush

12.06.2009
France 'A' v Italy 'A' in Bucharest

Preview
If their strength is reflected in the senior partners then the Italians could be in for a tough match

Prediction: France 'A' by 32 points

Teams

France 'A'
Florian Denos (Bourgoin) – Yohan Huget (Agen), Lionel Mazars (Castres), Fabrice Estebanez (Brive), Romain Martial (Narbonne) – (10) Regis Lespinas (Montauban), (9) Julien Tomas (Montpellier - cap) – Raphael Lakafia (Grenoble), Stève Malonga (Castres), Irahim Diarra (Montauban) – Aliki Fakate (Lyon), Guillaume Villaceca (Perpignan) – Luc Ducalcon (Castres), Jean-Philippe Genevois (Bourgoin), Aretz Iguiniz (Bayonne)

Rezerve: Brice Mach (Montauban), Yohan Montès (Toulouse), Marc Baget (Bayonne), Romain Cabannes (Biarritz), Julien Audy (Montauban), Romain Sola (Agen), Jérôme Porical (Perpignan)

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3150

Italy 'A'
15 Paolo BUSO (Cammi Calvisano,1 cap)
14 Andrea BACCHETTI (Femi CZ Rovigo, 2 caps)
13 Andrea PRATICHETTI (Cammi Calvisano)
12 Samuele PACE (MPS Viadana, 3 caps)
11 Michele SEPE (AlmavivA UR Capitolina, 2 caps)
10 Riccardo BOCCHINO (AlmavivA UR Capitolina)
9 Michael WILSON (Saracens)
8 Robert BARBIERI (Benetton Treviso, 7 caps)
7 Francesco MINTO (Overmach Cariparma)
6 Agustin CAVALIERI (Carrera Petrarca Padova)
5 Valerio BERNABO’ (Cammi Calvisano, 13 caps)
4 Antonio PAVANELLO (Benetton Treviso, 3 caps)
3 Alberto DE MARCHI (Overmach Cariparma)
2 Luigi FERRARO (MPS Viadana)
1 Michele RIZZO (Carrera Petrarca Padova, 2 caps)

a disposizione
16 Andrea DE MARCHI (Femi CZ Rovigo)
17 Davide GIAZZON (Overmach Cariparma)
18 Andrea CECCATO (Benetton Treviso)
19 Manoa VOSAWAI (Overmach Cariparma, 5 caps)
20 Lance PERSICO (MPS Viadana)
21 Fabio SEMENZATO (Benetton Treviso)
22 Riccardo PAVAN (Overmach Cariparma, 1 cap)
23 Mantvydas TVERAGA (Overmach Cariparma)
24 Alessio GALANTE (Plusvalore Gran Parma, 2 caps)
25 Alberto CHIESA (AlmavivA UR Capitolina)
26 Massimiliano RAVALLE (Overmach Cariparma)
Head Coach: Gianluca Guidi
http://www.federugby.it/news.asp?i=73040&s=2