SOUTH AMERICAN RUGBY UPDATE

31.05.2015
Fiji XV 42, Uruguay 22 in Montevideo (Friendly)

23.05.2015
Argentina 71, Paraguay 7 in Asuncion (CONSUR CUP)

Argentina retains the CONSUR Cup for 2015. 2016 challengers will be Uruguay and Chile.

CONSUR A: PARAGUAY v BRAZIL

25.04.2015

Image thanks to ‘victorsra’ at http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=473

Venue: Bento Goncalves

Referee: Francisco Gonzalez (Uruguay)

Preview
These two teams are very evenly matched at this level of competition. Honours were shared last year but prior to that Brazil had the upper hand.

Paraguay will be shaping towards it’s clash with Argentina on 23 May. They came second in last years CONSUR A tournament and so qualified for this year’s CONSUR Cup along with Uruguay. Argentina won’t be at full strength but even so it will be a formidable task to hold the Pumas. Good wins against Brazil are a must if Paraguay is seen to be competitive.

Brazil as a rugby nation is going from strength to strength. The game is developing rapidly throughout the nation. With the 2016 Olympics in Brazil just around the corner and the reintroduction of rugby (in seven’s format) at the Olympics has brought rugby in Brazil to the attention of the world.

Last Five Encounters
29.11.2014 Brazil 21-13 in Sao Jose Dos Campos (Friendly)
10.05.2014 Paraguay 31-24 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)
27.10.2012 Brazil 35-22 in Sao Paulo (CONSUR A/B Playoff)
20.05.2011 Brazil 51-14 in Iguazu (CONSUR A Preliminary)
19.05.2010 Brazil 23-18 in Santiago (CONSUR A Preliminary)

Paraguay Last Five P 5, W 1, L 4
03.05.2015 v Chile L 25-35 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)
11.04.2015 v Uruguay L 3-77 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
29.11.2014 v Brazil L 13-21 in Sao Jose Dos Campos (Friendly)
10.05.2014 v Brazil W 31-24 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)
03.05.2014 v Chile L 18-22 in Conception (CONSUR A)

Brazil Last Five P 5, W 1, L 4
25.04.2015 v Chile L 3-32 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
18.04.2015 v Uruguay L 9-48 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
29.11.2014 v Paraguay W 21-13 in Sao Jose Dos Campos (Friendly)
22.11.2014 v Uruguay ‘A’ L 6-25 in Volta Redonda (Friendly)
10.05.2014 v Paraguay L 24-31 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Paraguay 4th, Brazil 5th

World Rugby Ranking Points
Brazil 50.74, Paraguay 48.98

Prediction: Should be very close. Goes to the home side by 7 points. Score 25-18

TEAMS

Brazil Squad

Arthur Bergo – Camelo – SPAC;
Beukes Cremer – Beukes – PASTEUR;
Bruno Garcia – Bruninho – JACAREÍ;
Cláudio Medeiros – Macaxeira – URA;
David Pereira Martins Prates – David – PASTEUR;
Diogo Paixão – Paixão – LOUSÃ (Portugal);
Felipe Tissot – Tissot – Curitiba;
Frederico Cândido Costa – Fred – SÃO JOSÉ;
Jardel Vettorato – Jarda – BRUMMERS;
Leonardo Cecarelli – Leo – Ilhabela;
Lucas Abud – Jequitibá – JEQUITIBÁ CAMPINAS;
Lucas Piero de Moraes – Bruxinho – DESTERRO;
Lucas Tranquez – Zé – SPAC;
Mateus Estrela M. Tavares – Estrela – NITERÓI;
Matheus Daniel – Mathias – JACAREÍ;
Nelson Oliveira – Nelson – SÃO JOSÉ;
Nick Smith – Nick – SPAC;
Pedro Henrique da Costa Lopes – Pedrinho – SÃO JOSÉ;
Pedro Rosa – Rosa – BANDEIRANTES SARACENS;
Rafael Carnivalle – Carnaval – SPAC;
Rafael Morales – Grilo – SÃO JOSE;
Vitor Ancina de Oliveira – Vitão – Curitiba;
Yan Machado – Yan – Curitiba.
Técnico: Rodolfo Ambrósio

Thanks to ‘victorsra’ at http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=473

Paraguay

Alvaro Rojas, Christian Martínez, Juan Gavigán, Andrés Nasser, Alejandro Montiel, Carlos Plate, Leonardo Glitz, Miguel Jara, Gonzalo Bareiro, Gerard Cuttier, Horacio Aguero, Diego Argaña (C), Mateo Arévalo, Sergio Alvarenga, Hugo Chávez, Gustavo Zárate, Martín Sitjar, César De Brix, José Lezcano, Luis Mauger, Alejandro Feldman, Juan Martín Ortiz, Pablo Espínola and Joaquín Vera.

Yakarés without the good third rower Carlos Bareiro, for me the best against Chile.

Brazil is also without the best player, João Luiz da Ros "Ige", flanker.
Martin Schaefer is also out of the Tupis because his son will born.

Thanks to ‘victorsra’ at http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t

CONSUR A: CHILE v PARAGUAY

03.05.2015

Image thanks to https://www.facebook.com/UnionDeRugbyDelParaguay?fref=ts

Image thanks to http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=459

Venue: National Rugby Stadium, Asuncion

Referee:

Preview
Chile won comfortably 32-3 over Brazil last weekend. They have their France-based players available, two forwards. This gives Chile a much stronger team than they fielded last year.

Paraguay struggled against Uruguay in the opening CONSUR A game played in early April. They lost 3-77. They will be a stronger proposition in front of their home crowd playing in their brand new stadium.

Last Five Encounters
03.05.2014 Chile 22-18 in Conception (CONSUR A)
17.05.2011 Chile 71-3 in Iguazu (CONSUR A Prelim.)
13.05.2010 Chile 42-6 in Santiago (CONSUR A Prelim.)
29.04.2009 Chile 34-13 in Montevideo (CONSUR A Prelim.)
08.10.2005 Chile 38-22 in Santiago (WCQ America R2)

The last time Chile played in Asuncion was 1998. Chile won 58-17. Paraguay last defeated Chile in 1993, winning 25-24 in Santiago.

Chile Last Five P 5, W 2, L 3
25.04.2015 v Brazil W 32-3 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
25.05.2014 v Argentina L 12-73 in Santiago (CONSUR CUP)
10.05.2015 v Uruguay L 13-55 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
03.05.2014 v Paraguay W 22-18 in Conception (CONSUR A)
26.04.2014 v Brazil L 16-24 in Barueri (CONSUR A)

Paraguay Last Five P 5, W 1, L 4
11.04.2015 v Uruguay L 3-77 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
29.11.2014 v Brazil L 13-21 in Sao Jose Dos Campos (Friendly)
10.05.2014 v Brazil W 31-24 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)
03.05.2014 v Chile L 18-22 in Conception (CONSUR A)
26.04.2014 v Uruguay L 10-34 in Asuncion (CONSUR A)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Paraguay 3rd, Chile 4th

World Rugby Ranking Points
Chile 55.10, Paraguay 49.74

Prediction: Chile by 17. Score 32-15

TEAMS

Chile

1.Ramón Ayarza (US Carcassonne, France)
2. Manuel Gurruchaga (COBS)
3. Luis Sepulveda (Troncos RC)
4. Ignacio Alvarez (COBS)
5. Paul Huete (Massy, France)
6. Benjamin Soto (Stade Francais)
7. Javier Richard (COBS)
8. Matías Cabrera (Old Boys)
9. John Paul Perrotta (Univ. Catolica)
10. Javier Valderrama (Old Macks)
11. Italo Zunino (COBS)
12. Cristián Onetto (COBS)
13. Matías Nordenflycht (COBS)
14. Matías Contreras (Alumni RC)
15. Francisco Urroz (Old Reds)

Substitutes
16. Christopher Niedmann (PWCC)
17. Claudio Zamorano (Stade Francais)
18. José Tomás Munita (Univ.Catolica)
19. Francisco Hurtado (Old Georgians)
20. Manuel Dagnino (Old Macks)
21. Sergio Bascuñán (Old Macks)
22. José Ignacio Larenas (Univ.Catolica)
23. Felipe Neyra (Old Johns)

Coach: Paul Healey

COBS-Craighouse Old Boys RFC
Old Boys- Old Grangonian Club
Old Macks- Old Mackayans RFC
Alumni RC-Santiago College Alumni Rugby Association
Old Reds-ARUSA- Asociación de Rugby de Santiago
PWCC-Prince of Wales Country Club
Old Georgians-Old Georgians Association. St George’s College
Old Johns-St John’s College Old Boys

Adapted from https://www.facebook.com/UnionDeRugbyDelParaguay?fref=ts

Paraguay Squad

Horacio Aguero
Sergio Alvarenga
Diego Argaña (captain)
Matthew Arevalo
Gonzalo Bareiro
Matías Carbonatti,
Hugo Chavez
Gerard Cuttier
Rodrigo Da Rosa
Cesar De Brix
Pablo Espinola
Alexander Feldman
John Gavigan
Leonardo Glitz
Carlos Bareiro Icho
Miguel Jara
Jose Lezcano
Christian Martinez
Luis Mauger
Alejandro Montiel
Andres Nasser
Juan Martin Ortiz
Carlos Plate
Alvaro Rojas
Martin Sitjar

Head Coach: Eduardo Acosta (Argentina)
Coach: Sebastián Leguizamón
Trainer: Rodrigo Silguero
Physiotherapist: Mark González
Manager: Matthew Retarnozo Chaparro.

Adapted from http://www.consur.org/index.php/torneos/mayor-a/item/2359-los-yakares-inauguraran-su-estadio-enfrentando-a-los-condores

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 11 April

11.04.2015
Uruguay 77, Paraguay 3 in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
Czech Republic 12, Croatia 9 in Zagreb (REC 2A)

Briefly
Uruguay, without their top players ran out 77-3 against Paraguay to notch up their first victory in the 2015 CONSUR A. Uruguay plays Brazil next weekend.

The Czech Republic just squeaked past Croatia in Zagreb.

URUGUAY v PARAGUAY CONSUR A

11.04.2015

Venue: Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo

Referee: Henrique Platais (Brasil);

Image thanks to http://uru.org.uy

Preview
Uruguay has a huge advantage over their neighbours Paraguay. They have a greater exposure in world rugby. They have qualified for the Rugby World Cup Finals later in the year, get invited annually to European competitions and have a healthy cross-border relationship with Argentina. Urugauy has already been active with their "Charrúas XV", playing in Argentina.

By contrast Paraguay plays in the annual CONSUR competitions. That’s it!

On that basis there should be daylight between these two teams. Paraguay surprise all last year by cutting Chile out of the ‘Big 3’ CONSUR Cup contest.
Uruguay will not field their strongest side however I can’t see the Paraguayans getting close.Uruguay has a huge home advantage.

Last Five Encounters
26.04.2014 Uruguay 34-10 in Asuncion (South America A Championship)
14.05.2011 Uruguay 102-6 in Iguazu (CONSUR A Preliminary)
16.05.2010 Uruguay 47-14 in Santiago (CONSUR A Preliminary)
25.04.2009 Uruguay 85-7 in Montevideo (CONSUR A Preliminary)
30.04.2003 Uruguay 53-7 in Montevideo (24th Sth.American Champ., Div.1)

Paraguay has never defeated Uruguay in contests going back to 1971.

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Uruguay 2nd, Paraguay 3rd.

World Rugby Ranking Points
Uruguay 63.58, Paraguay 47.74

Prediction: Uruguay by 33 points. Score 45-12

TEAMS

Uruguay

1- Mateo Sanguinetti, 2- Germán Kessler, 3- Oscár Durán, 4- Jorge Zerbino, 5- Mathias Palomeque, 6- Agustín Alonso, 7- Diego Magno, 8- Mathias Broun, 9- Guillermo Lijtenstein, 10- Manuel Blengio, 11- Jerónimo Etcheverry, 12- Alberto Román, 13- Santiago Gibernau, 14- Francisco Bulanti y 15- Federico Favaro.

Banco de suplentes:

16- Carlos Arboleya, 17- Arturo Ávalo, 18- Rodolfo De Mula, 19- Ignacio Dotti, 20- Santiago Vilaseca, 21- Fernando Bascou, 22- Alejo Durán y 23- Leandro Leivas.

Head Coach:Pablo Lemoine

http://uru.org.uy/los-teros-confirmados-2/

Paraguay Squad

Federico Cattaneo
Cristian Martínez
Juan Gavigán
César De Brix
Alvaro Rojas
Martín Sitjar
Alejandro Montiel
Jorge Riveros
Luis Mauger
Carlos Bareiro
Carlos Plate
Sebastián Ortíz
Leonardo Glizt
Gonzalo Bareiro
Gerard Cuttier
Martín Ortíz
Pablo Espínola
Mateo Arévalo
Rodrigo Llamosas
Horacio Agüero
Eymard Brizuela
Sergio Alvarenga
Diego Argaña

Head Coach: Eduardo Acosta

Adapted from http://uru.org.uy/paraguay-llega-con-nuevo-entrenador/

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND

11.04.2015
Paraguay v Uruguay in Montevideo (CONSUR A)
Czech Republic v Croatia in Croatia (REC 2A)
Greece v Estonia in Montenegro (REC 3, Semi-final 1)
Slovakia v Montenegro in Montenegro (REC 3, Semi-final 2)
Mexico v Cayman Islands in Grand Cayman (Caribbean Championship, North)
Guyana v Trinidad Tobago (Caribbean Championship, South)
St Lucia v Curacao in Castries (Caribbean Cup, South)

Briefly
CONSUR A 2015 competition begins with Paraguay travelling to Montevideo. This round is to find the qualifiers for the 2016 CONSUR Cup, the elite level of South American rugby.

Montenegro will become the latest member of the test rugby family when they host the REC Division 3 competition this weekend. The finals will be played next week mid-week.

The Caribbean Championship and Cup competitions continue. Mexico and Cayman Islands will be virtually playing for the North title, the winner facing the South winner. That will be either Guyana or Trinidad Tobago who also play this weekend. The surprise is the USA South is already out of the competition and will in fact have to face the Cup North winner in a promotion-relegation match later.

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

03.05.2014
Brazil v Uruguay in Bento Goncalves (South America Championship)
Chile v Paraguay in Chile (South America Championship)

Previews
The Brazil-Uruguay clash has mouth watering prospects. To be fair to Brazil another upset victory in this competition is unlikely against Uruguay. The Uruguayans will be just too fit, skilled and organised. I’d expect Brazil to give them a torrid first half until Uruguay’s condition outlasts their northern neighbours.

‘The match will be at Estádio da Montanha, in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, for 6.000 people. ‘
Thanks to ‘victorsra’ at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4262&start=285

Chile will be a far more experienced and wiser outfit when they take on the visiting Paraguayans. I expect their line up will be a more experienced.

Predictions
Uruguay by 25 v Brazil
Chile by 60 v Paraguay

Teams

Brazil

15 Guilherme Coghetto (Farrapos), 14 Lucas Tranquez "Zé" (SPAC), 13 João Neto "Torosso" (SPAC), 12 Pedro Lopes (São José), 11 André Nascimento "Boy" (SPAC), 10 Leandro Castiglione "Leco" (SPAC), 9 Bruno Garcia (São José), 8 Julio Mendonça "Cocasso" (SPAC), 7 Matheus Daniel "Matias" (Jacareí), 6 Diego Lopez (Pasteur), 5 Diego Pietrobon "Banana" (Charrua), 4 Luiz Vieira "Monstro" (Grenoble, França), 3 Lucas Abud (SPAC), 2 Nelson Oliveira (São José), 1 Moisés Cavalleri "Monte" (Farrapos).

Suplentes: Daniel Denielewicz "Nativo" (Desterro), 17 Jardel Vettorato (Brummers), 18 Lucas Piero "Bruxinho" (Desterro), 19 Jonatas Paulo "Chabal" (Band Saracens), 20 Pedro di Pilla (Pasteur), 21 Alexandre Browne "Sandy" (São José), 22 Martin Schaefer (SPAC), 23 João Luiz da Ros "Ige" (Desterro).

Treinador: Brent Frew

Uruguay Squad

1 – Carlos Arboleya
2 – Matías Arocena
3 – Matías Beer
4 – Alejo Corral
5 – Pedro Deal
6 – Juan De Freitas
7 – Alejo Durán
8 – Juan Echeverría
9 – Nicolás Freitas
10 – Gastón Gibernau
11 – Santiago Gibernau
12 – Francisco Giménez
13 – Franco Lamanna
14 – Diego Magno
15 – Gastón Mieres
16 – Alejandro Nieto
17 – Mathías Palomeque
18 – Joaquín Prada
19 – Gabriel Puig
20 – Mateo Sanguinetti
21 – Rodrigo Silva
22 – Cristofer Soares De Lima
23 – Rodolfo De Mula

Squads of Chile and Paraguay not available

 

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

26.04.2014
Uruguay 34, Paraguay 10 in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Brazil 24, Chile 16 in Barueri (South American Championship)

Briefly
Brazil caused yet another upset in the world of test rugby. Playing at home they outplayed a somewhat inexperienced Chilean side 24-16. They were dominant in the loose and despite having a smaller pack outscrummaged their opponents.

Uruguay had to work hard to out score Paraguay in Asuncion.

Next Round
03.05.2014
Brazil v Uruguay in Bento Goncalves
Chile v Paraguay in Chile

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

26.04.2014
Paraguay v Uruguay in Asuncion (South American Championship)
Brazil v Chile in Barueri (South American Championship)

Preview
In this new format for CONSUR rugby last years victors qualify to play for the new CONSUR Cup. They include Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. This year the name South American Championship has been revived and will determine which two nations will play Argentina for the CONSUR Cup 2015.

Also new is the home-away basis of the Championship. This ensures that each nation receives at least one home game, something the ‘Tournament at one venue’ of the past didn’t offer.

Paraguay v Uruguay in Asuncion (South American Championship)

Venue: Asuncion

Referee: Unusually http://www.rugby365.com has not listed any referees for this tournament.

Uruguay travels to Asuncion to play neighbours Paraguay first game up. Paraguay has traditionally struggled against the stronger Uruguayan team and I see no change to that for 2014.

Uruguay has had recent test matches against the USA for the second World Cup finals place for Americas. They lost and now face the difficult repechage rounds to try and qualify. The benefit is that they have played together so far in 2014 whereas Paraguay hasn’t.

The last time these two teams met Uruguay notched up 100 points in Iguazi in 2011. Could the same happen again?

Paraguay starting XV. Image thanks to https://www.facebook.com/UnionDeRugbyDelParaguay?fref=ts

Prediction: Paraguay playing at home in front of a home crowd could put up some resistance in the first half but experience and better conditioning will see Uruguay ran away with the game second half. Uruguay by 60 points

Teams

Uruguay Squad

Rodolfo De Mula
Juan Echeverría
Francisco Jiménez
Carlos Arboleya
Nicolás Klappenbach
Matías Beer
Cristofer Soares de Lima
Agustín Alonso
Mathías Braun
Juan De Freitas
Mateo Sanguinetti
Franco Lamanna
Gabriel Puig
Alejo Durán
Francisco Vecino
Matías Arocena
Rodrigo Silva
Joaquín Prada
Nicolás Freitas
Gastón Gibernau
Francisco López
Federico Favaro
Santiago Martínez

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4262&start=270

Paraguay squad list not available

Brazil v Chile in Barueri (South American Championship)

Venue: Barueri is near Sao Paulo

Preview
Brazil has been forwarded as one of the fastest rugby growing nations in the world. They still need to defeat either Uruguay or Chile to really announce their arrival on the world stage. This I still think they will find hard to do today. Chile just has that little more experience. But if Brazil is to crack the Chilean nut then doing it today at home will be their chance.

Last year Brazil pushed Chile to a 22-38 loss in Temuco in Chile. In 2012 Brazil lost 6-19 in Santiago. So this could be Brazil’s day but Chile will remain favourite to win.

Prediction: Chile by 7 points.

CONSUR B RESULTS: Day 1 Sunday 25 August

25.08.2013
Colombia 32, Venezuela 14 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)
Paraguay 22, Peru 0 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)

Saturday’s Paraguay v Colombia could well be the decider.

CONSUR B 2013

25.08.2013
Venezuela v Colombia in Asuncion (CONSUR B)

Tournament ground Luque, Asunción outskirts

Preview
Old rivals and neighbours Venezuela and Colombia kick off this tournament.

Last Five Encounters
12.09.2012 Colombia 26-3 in Valenca (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
21.08.2011 Venezuela 57-19 in Lima (CONSUR B)
30.10.2010 Venezuela 28-26 in Medellin (CONSUR B)
05.12.2009 Colombia 34-0 in La Guacima (CONSUR B)
21.06.2008 Venezuela 32-15 in Asuncion (WCQ America; CONSUR B)

These two teams first met in 2001, Venezuela easily winning 55-0.

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table-Colombia 6th, Venezuela 7th

IRB Ranking Points
Venezuela 45.69, Colombia 39.48

Prediction: Venezuela by 12 points

TEAMS

Venezuela Squad

No. Nombre Posición Estado
1 José Gutiérrez 1era línea Zulia
2 Pedro Ortiz 1era/2da Línea Mérida
3 Ángel de Jesús 1era línea Distrito Capital
4 Carlos Anchetta 1era línea Mérida
5 Robert Torres 1era línea Zulia
6 Lisandro Espinoza 1era línea Nueva Esparta
7 Daniel Albornoz 2da Línea Mérida
8 José Albornoz 2da Línea Mérida
9 Xavier Pirela 2da Línea Zulia
10 Luis Zamora 3era Línea Distrito Capital
11 Rodrigo Salas 3era Línea Zulia
12 Eduardo Hernández 3era Línea Lara
13 Diego Ortiz 3era Línea Mérida
14 Carlos Barboza © Medioscrum Mérida
15 Carlos Jiménez Medioscrum Mérida
16 Pablo Barboza Apertura Mérida
17 Luis Romero Apertura Zulia
18 Rafael Uzcátegui Centro Mérida
19 Roberto Sheaffer Centro Mérida
20 Edwin Marín Centro Zulia
21 Jesús Manuel Rosal Wing Mérida
22 Luis Pino Wing Mérida
23 Sergio Pulido Full Backs Mérida
24 Víctor Castro Utility Back Bolívar

Head Coach: Gustavo López

http://feverugby.com/paginas/post.php?id=tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3269157730755019507.post-4980644079037848867

Colombia Squad not available

 

Paraguay v Peru in Asuncion (CONSUR B)

Preview
Peru has an enormous task ahead as it takes on Tournament favourites Paraguay. Peru’s record against Paraguay is not inspiring. Provided Paraguay can field its strongest team I’d expect the results to be similar to those in the past.

Previous Encounters
12.09.2012 Paraguay 69-3 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
21.06.2008 Paraguay 71-0 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
25.09.2005 Paraguay 70-3 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)
13.10.2004 Paraguay 74-0 in Sao Paulo (CONSUR B)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table-Paraguay 5th, Peru 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Paraguay 50.06, Peru 41.33

Prediction: Paraguay by 50 points

TEAMS

Paraguay Squad

Rodrigo Llamosas, Rolando Florencio, Diego Argaña, Pablo Espínola, Sergio Alvarenga, Gerard Cuttier, Gonzalo y Carlos Bareiro, Juan Cabañas, José Lezcano, Juan Ballasch, Carlos Ortiz, Alvaro Rojas, Gustavo Estigarribia, Matías Carbonatti, Omar Rojas, Juan Gavigán, Federico Alvarez, Víctor Bóveda, Rodney Fiorio, Igor Kostianowsky, Horacio Ocampos, Eimar Brizuela, Manuel Careaga, Mateo Arévalos, Sebastián Urbieta, Rodrigo y Fabrizio Da Rosa, Renato Cardona, Matius Ortiz, Andrés Nasser, Fernando Alvaregna, Alvaro Paredes, Víctor Cabaña, Camilo Sánchez, Adrián Bogado.

http://www.abc.com.py/deportes/polideportivo/ya-estan-los-yacares-para-el-sudamericano-610024.html

Peru Squad

1.- Gonzalo Mansilla 2.- Luis Tejeda 3.- Sebastián Velarde – Álvarez 4.- Christian Alexander 5.- Augusto Robles 6.- Luis Higa 7.- Juan Arturo Hurtado 8.- Mirko Kovacic 9.- Giorgo Crolle 10.- Rodrigo Calderón 11.- Erick Marcelo 12.- Martín Borgioli 13.- Miguel Angel Garcés 14.- Pablo Vila 15.- Daniel Cino 16.- Christian Corzo 17.- Paolo Urquieta 18.- André Urquieta 19.- Mauricio Monier 20.- Pedro Etchebarne 21.- Gustavo Martínez 22.- Miguel Angel Dávila 23.- Antonio Zevallos 24.- Girgis Morote.

https://www.facebook.com/sudaBparaguay2013

PARAGUAY v BRAZIL: Test Rugby CONSUR A/B Promotion-Relegation

27.10.2012
Paraguay v Brazil in Sao Paulo (CONSUR A/B Promotion-Relegation)

Venue: Estádio do Nacional, Barra Funda

Referee: Federico Anselmi (Argentina)

Preview
For the first time in a while promotion-relegation will take place for CONSUR A/B for 2013. Brazil and Paraguay will square off for a place in 2013 CONSUR A.

Paraguay appear to have put the player-union wrangling of the past aside as they walked through the CONSUR B competition with ease in September. Their most recent rugby test match was a 29-14 win over Bermuda in Asuncion in a World Cup qualifying match.

Brazil has shown over the last two seasons that they a re a team on the rise. In this years CONSUR A tournament they pushed both Chile and Uruguay before being defeated. Their second team lost heavily to Argentina.

I expect this to be a close game.

Last Five Encounters
20.05.2011 Brazil 51-14 in Iguazu (CONSUR A Preliminary)
19.05.2010 Brazil 23-18 in Santiago (CONSUR A Preliminary)
02.05.2009 Brazil 36-21 in Montevideo (CONSUR A Preliminary)
29.06.2008 Brazil 15-6 in Asuncion (WCQ America; CONSUR B)
02.10.2005 Paraguay 45-8 in Asuncion (WCQ America R2; S.AM. B Champ)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Brazil 4th, Paraguay 5th

IRB Ranking Points
Brazil 51.57, Paraguay 48.95

Prediction: Brazil by 6 points

TEAMS

Brazil Squad

Lucas Abud (São Paulo Athletic Club)

Felipe Claro (São Paulo Athletic Club)

Erick Cogliandro (São José RC)

Lucas Croffi (Pasteur AC)

Matheus Daniel (Jacareí RC)

Daniel Danielewicz (Desterro RC)

João Luiz da Ros (Desterro RC)

Jardel de Mendonça (São Paulo Athletic Club)

Júlio de Mendonça (São Paulo Athletic Club)

Lucas Duque (São José RC)

Moisés Duque (Blagnac SCR, France)

Bruno Garcia (Jacareí RC)

Daniel Gregg, Capt. (Niterói RFC)

Danilo Lima (Rio Branco RC)

Diego Lopez (Pasteur AC)

Thiago Maihara (Pasteur AC)

Allan Martins (Rio Branco RC)

Carlos Oliveira (São José RC)

Jônatas Paulo (Bandeirantes RC)

Lucas Piero (Desterro RC)

Fernando Portugal (Bandeirantes RC)

Martin Schaefer (Rio Branco RC)

Matheus Silva (Ilhabela RC)

Nicholas Smith (Stockport RUFC, England)
Danilo Taino (Ilhabela RC)

Jardel Vettorato (Novo Hamburgo RC)

Adapted from http://www.sharklion.com/proyectos/cbru ... oticia=742

Paraguay Squad

Rodney Fiore, Juan Gavigán, Alvaro Rojas, Víctor Boveda, Guillermo Gómez, Andrés Nasser, José Lezcano, Luis Noceda, Félix Zarate, Ariel López, Carlos Bareiro, Juan Gómez, Gonzalo Bareiro, Eymard Brizuela, Manuel Careaga, Gerard Cuttier, Rodrigo Llamosas, Diego Argaña, Martín Ortíz, Hugo Chaves, Pablo Espinola y Mateo Arevalo.
http://www.facebook.com/UnionDeRugbyDelParaguay

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: 27 October 2012

27.10.2012
Paraguay v Brazil in Sao Paulo (CONSUR A/B Promotion-Relegation)
Germany v Ukraine in Berlin (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)
Moldova v Sweden in Stockholm (WCQ Europe R4; ENC 1B)
Malta v Croatia in Makarska (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2A)
Israel v Andorra in Andorra La Vela (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2B)
Latvia v Serbia in Belgrade (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2B)
Hungary v Slovenia in Ljubliana (WCQ Europe R1; ENC 2C

TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 29 September

29.09.2012
South Africa 31, Australia 8 in Pretoria (Rugby Championship)
New Zealand 54, Argentina 15 in La Plata (Rugby Championship)
Paraguay 29, Bermuda 14 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas Playoff)
Botswana v Swaziland in Manzini (Friendly) possibly on 6 October

Briefly
The complete performance by the All Blacks has come to pass Oh Lord! Not that I’m religious but certainly the game played by the All Blacks against Argentina was certainly one you’d expect to see in heaven. They were simply superb in every department. Hats off to Argentina. Against a ‘normal’ side they would have done better. They never gave up. The Pumas will be sharpening their claws ready for the battered Wallabies next weekend.

South Africa had a comfortable win against Australia. They played their best rugby of the season to date. The walking wounded Wallabies could make a test side of their own. The Aussie commentators listed 15 top players now out with injury. This included Ashley-Cooper who was concussed in today’s test.

Paraguay moved on in the Rugby World Cup qualifying process with a comfortable win over the visiting Bermudans. Paraguay now meets Brazil in Brazil at the end of October.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: CONSUR B V NACRA

29.09.2012
Bermuda v Paraguay in Asuncion (WCQ Amer.; NACRA/CONSUR Playoff)

Venue: Club Univesitario de Asuncion

Referee: Joaquin Montes (Uruguay)

Preview
The money would be on Paraguay one would think in this encounter. Bermuda would have had to make a number of flights to get to Paraguay so I’m imagining they will be very travel weary when they take the field.

These two teams have never met before in a test match

Bermuda Last Five
23.06.2012 v Guyana W 18-0 in Hamilton (WCQ Amer; NACRA Final)09.06.2012 v Bahamas W 16-8 in Nassau (WCQ Americas; NACARA North R2)19.05.2012 v Cayman Is W 7-3 in Hamilton (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R2)22.06.2011 v Guyana W 11-0 in Georgetown (Caribbean Champ. Final)
05.06.2011 v Mexico W 26-7 in Mexico City (Caribbean Champ., North R3)

Paraguay Last Five
15.09.2012 v Venezuela W 73-8 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
12.09.2012 v Peru W 69-3 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
09.09.2012 v Colombia W 54-17 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
20.05.2011 v Brazil L 14-51 in Iguazu (CONSUR A)
17.05.2011 v Chile L 3-71 in Iguazu (CONSUR A)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Do not apply

IRB Ranking Points
Paraguay 48.95, Bermuda 47.17

Prediction: Paraguay to win by 12 points.

Teams

Bermuda Squad

Paul Dobinson
Dustin Archibald
Jahan Cedenio
Ed Barnes
Thomas Greenslade
David Rourke
Aldo Campbell
Andrew Hook
Darren Richardson
Tony Ward
Conor McGlynn
Peter Dunkerley (Captain)
Tom Healy
Chris Naylor
Steve Husbands
Paull Davis
Durnferd Davis
Tom Edwards
Andre Landy
Neville Zuill
David Pringle
Alun Thomas
Head Coach: Lawrence Bird

http://www.islandstats.com/sport.asp?sport=6&assoc=1&newsid=23542

Paraguay Squad

Álvaro Rojas
Víctor Bóveda
Omar Rojas
Andrés Nasser
José Lezcano
Carlos Bareiro
Ariel López
Félix Zárate
Gonzalo Bareiro
Manuel Careaga
Gerald Cuttier
Rodrigo Llamosas
Diego Argaña
Vicente Amigo
Hugo Chaves
Ródney Fiore
Guillermo Gómez
Eymard Brizuela
Juan Gavigan
Mateo Arévalos
Juan Gómez
Luis Noceda
Head Coach: Pedro Baraldi.

http://futgol3d.radio970am.com.py/index.php/masdeportes/item/1320-los-yacar%C3%A9s-listos-para-enfrentar-a-bermudas

TEST RUGBY THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 29 September

29.09.2012
Australia v South Africa in Pretoria (Rugby Championship)
New Zealand v Argentina in la Plata (Rugby Championship)
Bermuda v Paraguay in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B/NACRA Playoff)
Botswana v Swaziland in Manzini (Friendly)

Briefly
After a fortnights break the test rugby scene starts up again. The Rugby Championship sees New Zealand on the road for the last two rounds. New Zealand face a determined Argentinean side at home whilst Australia head for the high veld against South Africa.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying process continues. Bermuda, as NACRA winner, travel away to play Paraguay, CONSUR B winner, in Asuncion. The winner gets to face Brazil, last Place in CONSUR A in Brazil next month.

Last but not least Swaziland hosts neighbour Botswana in a friendly return test match. Earlier in the year Botswana won 69-3 in Gaborone.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: CONSUR B Finals Day

15.09.2012
Colombia v Peru
Paraguay v Venezuela

Venue:

Previews
Colombia cause a major upset Wednesday when they defeated hosts Venezuela. Picking the final winner of the competition will be interesting if Venezuela defeats Paraguay. On the face of it Paraguay has looked a class ahead of the other teams and should take out the title. Or will Venezuela cause a surprise? Did they keep their best for today?

Colombia v Peru

Referee: Casanova (Chile)

Last Five Encounters
24.08.2011 Peru 36-10 in Lima (CONSUR B)
27.10.2010 Colombia 21-7 in Medellin (CONSUR B)
30.11.2009 Peru 33-10 in La Guacima (CONSUR B)
23.06.2008 Colombia 25-20 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
07.11.2007 Peru 13-9 in Lima (CONSUR B)

Colombia This Tournament
v Paraguay L 17-54
v Venezuela W 26-3

Peru This Tournament
v Venezuela L 17-28
v Paraguay L 3-69

Prediction: Colombia by 30 points

Teams

Colombia Squad
Juan Pablo Agudelo
Andres Felipe Arango
Emmanuel Bedoya
Juan Pablo Betancur
Camilo Cadavid
Brayan Alexis Campiño
Jesus Alberto Celis
Carlos Andres Correa
Manuel Alejandro Correa
Jose Manuel Diosa
Oscar Steven Forero
Andres Felipe Guintero
Johan Andres Larrota
Pablo David Lemoine
Jilmar Esneider Lopera
Carlos Mario Lopez
Ferney Santiago Mejia
Sebastian Mejia
Emanuel Mendoza
Juan David Navia
Gerson Ortiz
Juan Esteban Pamplona
Jaider Esteban Pemberthy
Joseph Alexander Posada
Head Coach: Raul Vesga

http://fecorugby.co/2012/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=456:boletin-de-prensa-nd-044&catid=9:boletines-de-prensa&Itemid=29

Peru Squad not available

Paraguay v Venezuela

Referee: Fresia (Argentina)

Previous Encounters
19.06.2008 Paraguay 44-3 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
28.09.2005 Paraguay 92-7 in Asuncion (S.America Champ.; Div.B)

Paraguay This Tournament
v Colombia W 54-17
v Peru W 69-3

Venezuela This Tournament
v Peru W 28-17
v Colombia L 3-26

Prediction: Paraguay by 20 points

Teams

Paraguay Squad

Vicente Amigo
Mateo Arévalo
Diego Argaña (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Carlos Bareiro
Gonzalo Bareiro
Víctor Bóveda
Eymar Brizuel
Manuel Careaga
Hugo Chávez
Gerard Cuttier (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Fabrizio Da Rosa

Félix Duarte
Ródney Fiore
Juan Gavig
Guillermo Gómez (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Juan Gómez
Rodrigo Llamosas (San Jose)
Ariel López (Luque Rugby)
José Lezcano
Andrés Nasser (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Luis Noceda
Martín Ortiz
Álvaro Rojas
Omar Rojas
Head Coach: Pedro Baraldi.

Venezuela
José Albornoz (Caballeros)
Carlos Barbosa (Caballeros) Vice-Captain
Pablo Barboza (Caballeros)
Carlos Caraza (UCV)
Víctor Castro (Nomadas)
Leonardo Faría (Maracaibo)
Víctor Gallegos (SC Frankfurt 1880. Germany)
José Gastello (Dorados)
Daniel Jaramillo (Nomadas)
César Lameda (Maracaibo)
Alejandro Martínez (Valencia. Spain)
Gerardo Mohamad (UCV)
Diego Ortiz (Caballeros)
Carlos Patiño (Belgrano Athletic. Argentina)
Sergio Pulido (Caballeros)
Harry Ramos (Guerreros)
Pedro Reañez (Dorados)
Luis Romero (Cabimas)
Carlos Salas (Maracaibo) Vice-Captain
Rodrigo Salas (Maracaibo)
Carlos Soler (Maracaibo)
Robert Torres (Maracaibo)
Luis Vásquez (Heidelberger RK. Germany)
Luis Zamora (UCV) CAPTAIN

Head Coach: Gustavo Lopez

 Adapted from http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4056&start=60

RUGBY WORLD CUP QUALIFYING: CONSUR B Day 2

12.09.2012
Paraguay 69, Peru 3 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
Colombia 26, Venezuela 3 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)

Briefly
The biggest shock of the day was how comfortably Colombia cruised past hosts Venezuela. The other surprise was the Paraguay’s margin of win over Peru.

Saturday Day 3
Paraguay v Venezuela
Colombia v Peru

CONSUR B TEST RUGBY: Day 2

12.09.2012
Venezuela v Colombia in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
Paraguay v Peru in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)

Venue: Aristides Pineda Stadium

Briefly
Day one (and I now believe there is to be a day 3) saw Paraguay see off last seeded Colombia in convincing fashion whilst Venezuela had a might tussle against last years finalist Peru. Much interest will be shown in the Paraguay-Peru match as this will gauge the strength of the men from Asuncion with Saturdays ‘final’ between Venezuela and Paraguay.

Venezuela v Colombia in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)

Referee: Fresia (Argentina)

Last Five Encounters
21.08.2011 Venezuela 57-19 in Lima (CONSUR B)
30.10.2010 Venezuela 28-26 in Medellin (CONSUR B)
05.12.2009 Colombia 34-0 in La Guacima (CONSUR B)
21.06.2008 Venezuela 32-15 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
04.11.2007 Colombia 33-13 in Lima (CONSUR B)

These two teams first met in a test match in 2001. This was in Caracas where the South American Championship, Division B first came into play. It was later to be CONSUR B. Venezuela won 55-0!

On Day 1 of this competition, Colombia lost to Paraguay 17-54 whilst Venezuela defeated Peru 28-17.

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Venezuela 6th, Colombia 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Venezuela 45.69, Colombia 39.48

Prediction: Venezuela by 23 points

TEAMS

Colombia Squad

Juan Pablo Agudelo

Andres Felipe  Arango

Emmanuel Bedoya

Juan Pablo Betancur

Camilo Cadavid

Brayan Alexis Campiño

Jesus Alberto Celis

Carlos Andres Correa

Manuel Alejandro Correa

Jose Manuel Diosa

Oscar Steven Forero

Andres Felipe  Guintero

Johan Andres Larrota

Pablo David Lemoine

Jilmar Esneider Lopera

Carlos Mario Lopez

Ferney Santiago Mejia

Sebastian Mejia

Emanuel Mendoza

Juan David Navia

Gerson Ortiz

Juan Esteban Pamplona

Jaider Esteban Pemberthy

Joseph Alexander Posada

Head Coach: Raul Vesga

 

http://fecorugby.co/2012/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=456:boletin-de-prensa-nd-044&catid=9:boletines-de-prensa&Itemid=29

Venezuela Squad
José Albornoz (Caballeros)
Carlos Barbosa (Caballeros) Vice-Captain
Pablo Barboza (Caballeros)
Carlos Caraza (UCV)
Víctor Castro (Nomadas)
Leonardo Faría (Maracaibo)
Víctor Gallegos (SC Frankfurt 1880. Germany)
José Gastello (Dorados)
Daniel Jaramillo (Nomadas)
César Lameda (Maracaibo)
Alejandro Martínez (Valencia. Spain)
Gerardo Mohamad (UCV)
Diego Ortiz (Caballeros)
Carlos Patiño (Belgrano Athletic. Argentina)
Sergio Pulido (Caballeros)
Harry Ramos (Guerreros)
Pedro Reañez (Dorados)
Luis Romero (Cabimas)
Carlos Salas (Maracaibo) Vice-Captain
Rodrigo Salas (Maracaibo)
Carlos Soler (Maracaibo)
Robert Torres (Maracaibo)
Luis Vásquez (Heidelberger RK. Germany)
Luis Zamora (UCV) CAPTAIN

Head Coach: Gustavo Lopez

Adapted from http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4056&start=60

Paraguay v Peru in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)

Referee: Sant”Anna (Brazil)

Previous Encounters
21.06.2008 Paraguay 71-0 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
25.09.2005 Paraguay 70-3 in Asuncion (Sth American Champ. Div. ‘B’)
13.10.2004 Paraguay 74-0 in Sao Paulo (Sth American Champ. Div. ‘B’)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Paraguay 5th, Peru 7th

IRB Ranking Points
Paraguay 48.95, Peru 41.33

Prediction: Paraguay by 36 points

TEAMS

Paraguay Squad
Vicente Amigo
Mateo Arévalo
Diego Argaña (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Carlos Bareiro
Gonzalo Bareiro
Víctor Bóveda
Eymar Brizuel
Manuel Careaga
Hugo Chávez
Gerard Cuttier (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Fabrizio Da Rosa
Félix Duarte
Ródney Fiore
Juan Gavig
Guillermo Gómez (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Juan Gómez
Rodrigo Llamosas (San Jose)
Ariel López (Luque Rugby)
José Lezcano
Andrés Nasser (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Luis Noceda
Martín Ortiz
Álvaro Rojas
Omar Rojas

Head Coach: Pedro Baraldi.

Peru Squad not available

CONSUR B TEST RUGBY: Semi-Finals Day

09.09.2012
Paraguay v Colombia in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B Semi-final)
Venezuela v Peru in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B Semi-final)

Briefly
The Rugby World Cup qualifying CONSUR B tournament begins today in Valencia, Venezuela. Venezuela will defend the title it won in Peru last year.

The winner of this tournament will face the NACRA winner Bermuda next month for the right to face Brazil, the last placed side in this years CONSUR A. To add a little spice to the play off game, played between the two losing sides, CONSUR C comes into play for the first time later in the year.

Other Previews
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/qualifying/news/newsid=2063488.html#venezuela+gears+rwc+2015+qualifiers
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/qualifying/news/newsid=2063490.html#south+american+road+rwc+2015+begin

Venue: Aristides Pineda Stadium

Paraguay v Colombia in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B Semi-final)

Preview
Paraguay finds itself in CONSUR B after finishing last in last year’s CONSUR A competition. This match will be an interesting gauge of the strength and growth of the other South American nations that usually grace the fields of CONSUR B tournaments. Paraguay has barely moved in its standards since 2008 so we wait for this result with some interest.

Referee: Ricardo Sant’Anna (Brazil)

Previous Encounters
26.06.2008 Paraguay 60-7 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
23.09.2005 Paraguay 82-8 in Asuncion (26th S.America Champ. Div.B)
10.10.2004 Paraguay 79-7 in Sao Paulo (25th S.America Champ. Div.B)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Paraguay 5th, Colombia 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Paraguay 50.23, Colombia 39.95

Prediction: Paraguay by 25 points

Teams

Paraguay Squad

Vicente Amigo
Mateo Arévalo
Diego Argaña (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Carlos Bareiro
Gonzalo Bareiro
Víctor Bóveda
Eymar Brizuel
Manuel Careaga
Hugo Chávez
Gerard Cuttier (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Fabrizio Da Rosa
Félix Duarte
Ródney Fiore
Juan Gavig
Guillermo Gómez (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Juan Gómez
Rodrigo Llamosas (San Jose)
Ariel López (Luque Rugby)
José Lezcano
Andrés Nasser (Club Universitario de Asunción)
Luis Noceda
Martín Ortiz
Álvaro Rojas
Omar Rojas

Head Coach: Pedro Baraldi.

http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4056&start=60

Colombia Squad not yet available

Venezuela v Peru in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B Semi-final)

Referee: Martin Lugo (Paraguay)

Preview
This rugby test match is a replay of last years CONSUR B final. Venezuela will be focused on retaining their title. They have introduced a number of overseas-based players.

Peru’s lineup is unavailable but this rugby nations has made tremendous strides in its development since 2000.

Last Five Encounters
27.08.2011 Venezuela 17-15 in Lima (CONSUR B)
25.10.2010 Peru 13-5 in Medellin (CONSUR B)
02.12.2009 Venezuela 25-13 in La Guacima (CONSUR B)
29.06.2008 Venezuela 41-3 in Asuncion (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
10.11.2007 Peru 24-8 in Lima (CONSUR B)

These two teams first met in 2000. Venezuela won 54-13 in what was then called South American Championship, Group B

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Venezuela 6th, Peru 7th

IRB Ranking Points
Venezuela 43.56, Peru 41.64

Prediction: Venezuela by 8 points

Teams

Venezuelan Squad

José Albornoz (Caballeros)
Carlos Barbosa (Caballeros) Vice-Captain
Pablo Barboza (Caballeros)
Carlos Caraza (UCV)
Víctor Castro (Nomadas)
Leonardo Faría (Maracaibo)
Víctor Gallegos (SC Frankfurt 1880. Germany)
José Gastello (Dorados)
Daniel Jaramillo (Nomadas)
César Lameda (Maracaibo)
Alejandro Martínez (Valencia. Spain)
Gerardo Mohamad (UCV)
Diego Ortiz (Caballeros)
Carlos Patiño (Belgrano Athletic. Argentina)
Sergio Pulido (Caballeros)
Harry Ramos (Guerreros)
Pedro Reañez (Dorados)
Luis Romero (Cabimas)
Carlos Salas (Maracaibo) Vice-Captain
Rodrigo Salas (Maracaibo)
Carlos Soler (Maracaibo)
Robert Torres (Maracaibo)
Luis Vásquez (Heidelberger RK. Germany)
Luis Zamora (UCV) CAPTAIN

Head Coach: Gustavo Lopez

Adapted from http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4056&start=60

Peru squad is as yet unavailable.