BELGIUM v SWEDEN: Rugby Europe Champ. 1B

26.09.2015

Venue: Korsängens Arena, Enköping

Referee: Stuart Gaffikin (Ireland)

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	B	PT
BELGIUM	5	5	0	0	189	75	114	2	22
MOLDOVA	5	3	0	2	155	83	72	4	16
POLAND	6	3	0	3	132	157	-25	2	15
UKRAINE	5	3	0	2	108	81	27	1	13
NETHERLANDS	5	2	0	3	81	74	3	2	10
SWEDEN	6	0	0	6	60	255	-193	0	0

Preview
Taking backstage to the Rugby World Cup the European Championship continues with Sweden hosting Belgium. Sweden is almost guaranteed of relegation whilst Belgium, who are heading the points table has a lot to win for.

Prediction: Belgium by 10 points. Score 26-16

  TEAMS

Belgium Squad

Julien Berger , Provence Rugby
Bertrand Billi , Soignies
Nathan Bontems , Racing Métro
Ryan Brion , Royal Kituro
Cian Cauwenberghs , Royal Kituro
Brieuc Corradi , Soignies
Tom Coupé , Dendermonde
Bram Coupé , La Hulpe
Sep De Backer , Dendermonde
Christophe Debaty , RFC Liégeois
Max Dubois , Soignies
William Hubert , ES Catalane
Baptiste Lescarboura , Royal Kituro
Simon Marote , ASUB
Julien Massimi , ASUB
Tornike Megrelidze , Soignies
Tuur Moelants , Boitsfort
Romain Pinte , Royal Kituro
Florian Piron , Chartres
Hugo Sensée , Royal Kituro
Maxime Temmerman , ASUB
Esteban Thewissen , Stade Toulousain
Raffaele Vaccaro , Boitsfort
Savenaca Vocea , Dendermonde
Kevin Williams , ASUB

http://sportkipik.be/trois-changements-chez-les-diables

Sweden Squad

Prop , MakJelek  Dozo , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Hooker , James Darbyshire , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Prop , Mark Beveridge , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Lock , Erik  Sjöbeck , Pingvin RC Trelleborg
Lock , Tobias Rörstam , Pingvin RC Trelleborg
Back row , Sebastian Nockmar , Norrköping RK Trojan
Back row , Måns Derk , Södertälje RC
N°8 , Sean Burke , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Scrum Half , Matt Mitchell , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Fly half , Dustin Eaton  ,Stockholm Exiles RFC
Winger , Oliver Sharp , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Center , Tim Karl Johansson , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Center , Neill Erasmus , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Winger , Robin Fransson , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Full Back , Ian Gowland (Capt.), Stockholm Exiles RFC
Prop , Henrik Ek , Norrköping RK Trojan
Hooker , Alexander Johansson , Vänersborg RK
Prop , Grant Duffy , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Lock , Alexander  Rappestad , Stewarts Melville RFC (Scotland)
Back row , Andre´ Eriksson , Pingvin RC Trelleborg
Player , Karl Linderoth , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Player , Rikus Van Niekerk , Stockholm Exiles RFC
Player , Oliver Callaghan , 19930618 , Amstelveense RC (Netherlands)

Adapted from http://iof3.idrottonline.se/SvenskaRugbyforbundet/Nyheter/Senastenytt/HerrXVlagetmotBelgien/?source=0

SOUTH AFRICA v SAMOA: World Cup Pool B

26.09.2015

Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham

Referee: Wayne Barnes (England) 

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	TF	TA	BP	PT
SCOTLAND	1	1	0	0	45	10	35	5	1	1	5
SAMOA	1	1	0	0	25	16	9	2	2	0	4
JAPAN	2	1	0	1	44	77	-33	3	4	0	4
SOUTH AFRICA	1	0	0	1	32	34	-2	4	3	2	2
UNITED STATES	1	0	0	1	16	25	-9	2	2	0	0

Preview
This is a massive game for both teams. South Africa must come back with a bonus point win to make up for their shock loss to Japan whilst Samoa will be eyeing top spot in this Pool.

South Africa has made a number of changes to their side including most of the backline. It is do or die for them and they will surely bring back a hugely physical game.

Samoa is not known for standing back and will bring their physicality to this game. For them it is a chance to secure their first win over South Africa and steal top place in this Pool. That is their aim.

This will be a massively brutal game. Can’t wait

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table: South Africa 9th, Samoa 13th

IRB Ranking Points
South Africa 81.15, Samoa 76.18

GWC Rugby Ranking Points
South Africa 81.15, Samoa 76.18

Prediction: South Africa by 9 points. Score 39-30

TEAMS

Samoa
15 Timothy Nanai-Williams, 14 Ken Pisi, 13 Paul Perez, 12 Rey Lee-Lo,
11 Alesana Tuilagi, 10 Michael Stanley, 9 Kahn Fotuali'i, 8 Ofisa Treviranus (Capt), 7 Jack Lam, 6 TJ Ioane, 5 Joseph Tekori, 4 Teofilo Paulo, 3 Census Johnston, 2 Motu Matu'u, 1 Zak Taulafo
Replacements
16 Ole Avei, 17 Viliami Afatia, 18 Anthony Perenise, 19 Faifili Levave, 20 Vavae Tuilagi, 21 Vavao Afemai, 22 Tusi Pisi, 23 George Pisi

Head Coach:Stephen Betham

South Africa
15 William le Roux, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jean de Villiers (Capt.), 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Tendai Mtawarira
Replacements
16 Schalk Brits, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Frans Malherbe, 19 Lood de Jager,
20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Patrick Lambie, 23 Jesse Kriel.
Head Coach: Heyneke Meyer

RUGBY WORLD CUP RESULTS

25.09.2015
Argentina 54 Georgia 9 in Gloucester (World Cup, Pool C)

24.09.2015
New Zealand 58, Namibia 14 in London (World Cup, Pool C)

Reviews
New Zealand eased passed Namibia in their second game of the tournament, Namibia’s first. The second half was a dis jointed display by the world number one team. Namibia on the other hand played to their ability and performed better as the game progressed. They were never going to win but continued a series of good performances by the minnows at this tournament. World rugby is in good health.

Other Reviews
http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_82612,00.html
http://www.espnscrum.com/2015-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/275893.html

Argentina were too strong and fast for a disappointing Georgian side in Gloucester. The sinbinning of captain Gorgodze knocked the stuffing out of Georgia and they had no answer to the slick and pacey Argentinians.

POOL C

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	TF	TA	BP	PT
NEW ZEALAND	2	2	0	0	84	30	54	11	2	1	9
ARGENTINA	2	1	0	1	70	35	35	8	2	1	5
GEORGIA	2	1	0	1	26	64	-38	2	8	0	4
TONGA	1	0	0	1	10	17	-7	1	2	1	1
NAMIBIA	1	0	0	1	14	58	-44	0	0	0	0

What’s Next?

29.09.2015	TONGA		NAMIBIA		EXETER
02.10.2015	GEORGIA		NEW ZEALAND		CARDIFF
04.10.2015	ARGENTINA		TONGA		LEICESTER
07.10.2015	NAMIBIA		GEORGIA		EXETER
09.10.2015	NEW ZEALAND		TONGA		NEWCASTLE
11.10.2015	ARGENTINA		NAMIBIA		LEICESTER

NEW ZEALAND v NAMIBIA: World Cup Pool C

25.09.2015

Referee: Romain Poite (France)

Venue: The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

Pool Standings

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	TF	TA	BP	PT
NEW ZEALAND	1	1	0	0	26	16	10	2	1	0	4
GEORGIA	1	1	0	0	17	10	7	2	1	0	4
TONGA	1	0	0	1	10	17	-7	1	2	1	1
ARGENTINA	1	0	0	1	16	26	-10	1	2	0	0
NAMIBIA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Preview
The highest ranked team at this tournament meets the lowest. The result could be a cricket score. But I think not. That New Zealand will win is without a doubt but two factors will contribute to the score being large but not a century.

Firstly, Namibia has improved considerably since the last World Cup. They were never humiliated in 2011 but despite a largely semi-professional side they have certainly put in the hard work this year. They have played nine tests leading up to this tournament.

Secondly, New Zealand will start with a second XV look. Combinations wont be as crisp and they have a new captain for the day, Sam Cane. However, the bench includes three test centurions who could well create a nightmare late in the game if ‘things go wrong’ which they wont.

Last Five Encounters
These two teams have never met before in a test match.

Previous World Cups
These two teams have never met before at a World Cup.

New Zealand Last Five P 5, W 4, L 1 
20.09.2015 v Argentina W 26-16 in London (World Cup, Pool C)
15.08.2015 v Australia W 41-13 in Auckland (Bledisloe Cup)
08.08.2015 v Australia L 19-27 in Sydney (Bledisloe Cup, Rugby Champ.)25.07.2015 v South Africa W 27-20 in Johannesburg (Rugby Championship)17.07.2015 v Argentina W 39-18 in Christchurch (Rugby Championship)

Namibia Last Five P 5, W 4, L 1
15.08.2015 v Zimbabwe W 80-6 in Windhoek (Africa Cup 1A)
08.08.2015 v Kenya W 46-13 in Windhoek (Africa Cup 1A)
18.07.2015 v Russia W 43-5 in Windhoek
11.07.2015 v Russia W 39-19 in Windhoek
21.06.2015 v Spain L 3-20 in Bucharest (World Rugby Nations Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table: New Zealand 5th, Namibia 18th

World Rugby Ranking Points
New Zealand 92.89, Namibia 61.85

Prediction: New Zealand by 71 points. Score 86-15

TEAMS

New Zealand
15 Colin Slade, 14 Nehe Milner-Skudder, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Julian Savea, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Victor Vito,
7 Sam Cane (Capt.), 6 Liam Messam, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano,
3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Benjamin Franks.
Replacements
16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Tony Woodcock, 19 Kieran Read, 20 Richie McCaw, 21 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 22 Ma'a Nonu, 23 Benjamin Smith.
Head Coach: Steve Hansen

Namibia
15 Johan Tromp, 14 David Philander, 13 JC Greyling, 12 Johan Deysel,
11 Conrad Marais, 10 Theuns Kotzè, 9 Eugene Jantjies, 8 Leneve Damens,
7 Tinus du Plessis, 6 Jacques Burger (Capt.), 5 Pieter-Jan van Lill, 4 Tjiuee Uanivi, 3 Johannes Coetzee, 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld, 1 Jaco Engels.
Replacements
16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Casper Viviers, 18 Raoul Larson, 19 Renaldo Bothma, 20 Janco Venter, 21 Rohan Kitshoff, 22 Eneill Buitendag,
23 Chrysander Botha.
Head Coach: Phil Davies