DENMARK v LATVIA: World Cup Qualifying, Europe R2; European Nations Cup, Division 2B

03.11.2012
Denmark v Latvia in Riga (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2B)

Venue: “Daugavas” stadionā

Referee: Ucha Narimanidze (Georgia)

Preview

	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	DIFF	BT	BL	TL
ISRAEL	2	2	0	0	74	27	47	2	0	10
SERBIA	2	1	0	1	61	69	-8	1	0	5
DENMARK	1	0	1	0	6	6	0	0	0	2
ANDORRA	2	0	1	1	11	32	-21	0	0	2
LATVIA	1	0	0	1	21	39	-18	0	0	0

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This is the first of the ENC 2B rugby test matches this weekend.

Newly promoted Israel is setting the early pace in this competition. Andorra and Latvia are shaping up as relegation contenders even at this early stage. This rugby test match is vital that Denmark wins to ease themselves away towards the top of the table.

Denmark, promoted from ENC 2C along with Israel. drew with Andorra earlier in October at home but may well find a stronger Latvian side difficult to handle away.

Previous Encounters
01.04.2006 Latvia 8-0 in Odense (FIRA-AER 3A)
06.04.2002 Denmark 32-8 in Riga (WCQ/FIRA Europe R2, B)
07.11.1998 Denmark 23-0 in Riga (FIRA Pool A)
05.11.1994 Denmark 27-19 in Copenhagen (FIRA B1)
24.09.1994 Latvia 14-0 in Riga (Baltic Cup)

This list represents the total games played between these two rugby nations.

Latvia Last Five P 5, L 5
27.10.2012 v Serbia L 21-39 in Belgrade (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2B)
05.05.2012 v Sweden L 3-31 in Enkoping (ENC 2A)
8.04.2012 v Lithuania L 8-48 in Riga (ENC 2A)
05.11.2011 v Croatia L 8-34 in Split (ENC 2A)
29.10.2011 v Malta L 0-28 in Riga (ENC 2A)

Denmark Last Five P 5, W 3, D 1, L 1
13.10.2012 v Andorra D 6-6 in Odense (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2B)
08.09.2012 v Norway W 22-15 in London (Viking Cup)
02.05.2012 v Israel L 0-15 in Netanya (ENC 2C)
21.04.2012 v Austria W 28-22 in Odense (ENC 2C)
29.10.2011 v Hungary W 21-13 in Kecskemet (ENC 2C)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Europe Table: Latvia 24th, Denmark 28th

IRB Ranking Points
Denmark 42.18, Latvia 39.04

Prediction: Latvia by 9 points

TEAMS

Latvia Squad

1. Jānis Skuja (RK “Miesnieki”)

2. Edgars Cīrulis (RK “Miesnieki”)

3. Āris Andersons (RK “Miesnieki”)

4. Māris Streikišs (LMT RK “Eži”)

5. Edijs Libers (RK “Livonia”)

6. Uldis Saulīte (Krasnoyarsk “Enisei STM”)

7. Santis Podāns (“Kalve”)

8. Leno Bramanis (RK “Miesnieki”)

9. Ruslans Kotļevs (LMT RK “Eži”)

10. Valters Raņķis (RK “Miesnieki”)

11. Mihails Tumins (“Kalve”)

12. Reinis Pepa (LMT RK “Eži”)

13. Vigo Valdavs (RK “Livonia”)

14. Matīss Zalcmanis (“Kalve”)

15. Nauris Bērziņš (Kazan “Agrouniversitet”)

16. Elmārs Imbras (“Kalve”)

17. Artūrs Kaulakāns (RK “Livonia”)

18. Māris Robežnieks (RK “Miesnieki”)

19. Andrejs Meļņikovs (“Kalve”)

20. Emīls Balodis (RK “Miesnieki”)

21. Jānis Priede (RK “Miesnieki”)

22. Kristaps Jakušs (RK “Baldone”)

23. Mikus Ozols (“Sigulda”)

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Denmark

1. Sean Maher

2. Kasper Vad Pedersen

3. Niels Bjerg Jensen

4. Johannes Mackeprang

5. Kristian Riberholdt

6. Johannes Soussan

7. Nicolas Vermaak

8. Christian B. Nielsen

9. Mikkel S. Jensen

10. Joshua Jensen

11. Oliver Le Roux

12. Jesper G. Jensen, captain

13. Thomas Graagaard

14. Christian Melgaard

15. Andy Grantham

 

16. Niels Gotfredsen

17. Michael Friis Larsen

18. Rasmus Dufke

19. Christian Fløjgaaard

20. Jannick Larsen

21. Christian S. Jensen

22. Andy Nielsen

23. Sylvester Michaelsen

 

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