CONSUR B: Final Day

14.11.2015
Colombia v Peru in Lima (CONSUR B, Final)
Venezuela v Ecuador in Lima (CONSUR B, Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

Preview
Colombia look the goods to take this tournament again. Hosts Peru will no doubt put up their best performance in an effort to take the title.

CONSUR B: Day 2

11.11.2015
G3.Colombia v Venezuela in Lima (CONSUR B)

Last year Colombia won this competition and defeated Venezuela 27-10 in the process. Colombia looks the goods to take this competition again and they should win this one.

Prediction: Colombia by 7 points. Score 22-15

G4.Peru v Ecuador in Lima (CONSUR B)

Just how much has Ecuador improved from last year? This match should sort that question out. Peru will likely rest a few players before their big clash with Colombia on Saturday. This will give Ecuador a chance to post a respectable result.

Prediction: Peru by 28 points. Score 45-17

CONSUR B

08.11.2015
Colombia 72, Ecuador 13 in Lima (CONSUR B)
Peru 24, Venezuela 10 in Lima (CONSUR B)

 

Peru caused an upset at CONSUR B
Image thanks to Peru RU facebook

 

Peru caused an upset at the CONSUR B tournament in Lima with a convincing 24-10 win over Venezuela. Colombia outplayed Ecuador in the first game of the day but the Ecuadorians were a greatly improved side than the one last that conceded 100 points against the same opposition.

 

Colombia against Peru could well be the decider in this competition.

 

Wednesday’s Fixtures
11.11.2015
G3.Colombia v Venezuela in Lima (CONSUR B)
G4.Peru v Ecuador in Lima (CONSUR B)

CONSUR B 2015: Day 1

08.11.2015
Teams: Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru

Venue: Newton College, La Molina, Lima, Peru

Previous Winners
2000-Brazil, 2001-Brazil, 2002-Brazil, 2003-Venezuela, 2004-Paraguay, 2005-Paraguay, 2006-Brazil, 2007-Brazil, 2008-Brazil, 2009-Colombia, 2010-Peru
2011-Venezuela, 2012-Paraguay, 2013-Paraguay, 2014-Colombia

Colombia v Ecuador

Referee:

Preview
Ecuador struggled at this level last year, conceding over a hundred points against Colombia. They face last years champion side first up. The same or similar could happen again although one would expect some improvement from Ecuador

Previous Encounter
31.08.2014 Colombia 112-0 in Apartado (CONSUR B)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Colombia 6th, Ecuador 9th

World Rugby Rankings do not apply as Ecuador is not a full member

Prediction: Colombia in a canter by 65 points. Score 73-8

TEAMS

Colombia Squad

1.JAIDER PEMBERTHY (ANTIOQUIA)
2.MANUEL CORREA (ANTIOQUIA)
3.EMMANUEL MENDOZA (ANTIOQUIA)
4.ANDRES QUINTERO (ANTIOQUIA)
5.GERSON ORTIZ (ANTIOQUIA)
6.SANTIAGO MEJIA (ANTIOQUIA)
7.SEBASTIAN MEJIA (ANTIOQUIA)
8.JORGE ALVAREZ (ANTIOQUIA)
9.DANI GIRALDO (ANTIOQUIA)
10.ANDRES ZAFRA (NORTE DE SANTANDER)
11.JHON ALVAREZ (ANTIOQUIA)
12.ENRIQUE GONZALEZ (GUAJIRA)
13.MAURICIO ESPINAL (ANTIOQUIA)
14.PABLO LASSO (VALLE)
15.PABLO VALDERRAMA (ANTIOQUIA)
16.EMMANUEL BEDOYA (ANTIOQUIA)
17.CAMILO CADAVID (ANTIOQUIA)
18.CRISTIAN RODALLEGAS (ANTIOQUIA)
19.BRAYAN CAMPIÑO (VALLE)
20.ARLEY URRUTIA (ANTIOQUIA)
21.ANDRES FELIPE ALVAREZ (ANTIOQUIA)
22.JUAN GABRIEL DAVILA (ANTIOQUIA)
23.JUAN ROBERTO VARGAS (VALLE)
24.EDUARDO VASQUEZ (ANTIOQUIA)
25.JEFFERSON BORJA (ANTIOQUIA)

Head Coach: RAUL VESGA MUJICA
http://fecorugby.co/FCR/?p=1413

Ecuador Squad

Jonathan Arroyo (Tiburones A.N.D. RC)
Jonathan Auria (Tiburones A.N.D. RC)
Edison Avellaneda (Jibaros RC)
Haccer Benavides (Jibaros RC)
Jair Benavides (Jibaros RC)
Leonardo Cabezas (Monos RC)
John Cacpata (Jibaros RC)
Vicente Centeno (Yaguares RC)
Luis Cordero (Monos RC)
José de la Gazca (Monos RC)
Juan Gálvez (Jibaros RC)
Santiago Gálvez (Jibaros RC)
Luis Hinostroza (Yaguares RC)
Edwin Lastra (Tiburones A.N.D. RC)
Kevin Lliguicota (Monos RC)
Said López (Jibaros RC)
Ivan Macias (Yaguares RC)
Edison Méndez (Carneros RC)
Guillermo Orrico (Nomadas RC)Pichincha
Bryan Romero (Monos RC)
Gustavo Salvador (Cerberos RC)
Manolo Silva (Jibaros RC)
Andrés Solano (Yaguares RC)
Marco Troya (Cerberos RC)
Luigui Villacis (Yaguares RC)
Head Coach: Luis Zamora

Adapted from http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2015/10/21/ecuador-name-25-man-roster-for-south-american-b/

Venezuela v Peru

Referee:

Preview

These two teams have played each other annually since 2000. Venezuela has won 10, Peru 5. Venezuela has established superiority over Peru in the last four games.

Peru as hosts will have an advantage although in the four encounters in Lima the results are shared.

The winner of the will be between these two teams and Colombia.

Last Five Encounters V 4, P 1
31.08.2014 Venezuela 33-28 in Apartado (CONSUR B)
30.08.2013 Venezuela 29-25 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)
09.09.2012 Venezuela 28-17 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
27.08.2011 Venezuela 17-15 in Lima (CONSUR B)
25.10.2010 Peru 13-5 in Medellin (CONSUR B)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Venezuela 7th, Peru 8th

World Rugby Ranking Points
Venezuela 41.65, Peru 38.84

Prediction: A close one, Venezuela by 2 points. Score 27-25

TEAMS

Peru Squad

Jorge Abugattas (Newton COB-UPC)
Mauricio Arias (Old Markhamians RFC)
Michael Aramayo (Old Markhamians RFC)
Rodrigo Calderon (Newton COB- UPC)*
Joshua Carnero (Centro Naval del Perú)
Diego Choy (Newton COB-UPC)
Daniel Cino (Newton COB-UPC)
Christian Corzo (Universidad de Lima RC)
Giorgio Crolle (Newton COB- UPC)
Juan Del Pino (Centro Naval del Perú)
Francisco Deustua (Newton COB-UPC)
Diego Diaz (Newton COB- UPC)
Carlos Garcia (Newton COB-UPC)
Mirko Kovacic (Newton COB- UPC)
Renato Lecca (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola)
Gonzalo Mansilla (Universidad de Lima RC)
Mariano Martin (Universidad de Lima RC)
Miguel Mego (Alumni RC)
Jose Maria Pareja (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola)
Christian Piskulich (Markhamians RA)
Augusto Robles (Universidad de Lima RC)
Diego Suarez (Newton COB-UPC)
Carlos Sotomayor (Alumni RC)
Luigi Tejeda (Universidad de Lima RC)
Erick Woolcott (Alpamayo Blues RC)

Adapted from https://www.facebook.com/rugbyperu/photos/pcb.734634583333995/734634510000669/?type=3&theater and my own team lists and research on Google.

*Also selected for South American XV

Venezuela Squad not available

CONSUR B DAY 3 Finals Day

06.09.2014
Colombia 27, Venezuela 10 in Apartado (CONSUR B, Final)
Peru 24, Ecuador 17 in Apartado (CONSUR B, Playoff 3rd-4th)

Briefly
Day 3 of the CONSUR B tournament held in Colombia saw pre-match predictions just about go to script. A frenetic first half saw Colombia build a handy lead. Two yellow cards (one to each side) in this half was a pre-warning of things to come. A shambolic second half saw another three yellow cards dished out all to Colombia. This had the effect of an even second half in which no points were score. So Colombia took out CONSUR B honours.

Colombia took out CONSUR B honours with a 27-10 win over Venezuela
Image thanks to http://www.consur.org

In the other game Ecuador improved their game immensely from what we saw on days 1 and 2. Peru dominated the first half and led 19-7 at halftime but Ecuador out scored Peru 10-5 in the second half but just couldn’t catch their neighbours.

My understanding is that promotion-relegation between CONSUR A and B will take place every second year.

The CONSUR C tournament is due in early October. It will be held in Panama City with participating teams being Panama (hosts), Costa Rica (relegated from CONSUR B 2013), Guatemala and El Salvador. Honduras, I understand, will take part as a guest side.

CONSUR B Day 3, Finals Day

06.09.2014
Venezuela V Colombia in Apartado (CONSUR B, Final)

Venue: Estadio Santiago Rambay de Apartadó

Referee:

Briefly
Colombia has had the edge over Venezuela over the past two seasons. Playing on their home turf I can’t imagine any other result other than a win to Colombia.

Colombia proved too strong for Peru on Day 2. Image thanks to http://www.consur.org

Venezuela So Far
v Peru w 33-28
v Ecuador W 68-3

Colombia So Far
v Ecuador W 112-0
v Peru W 56-6

Last Five Encounters
25.08.2013 Colombia 32-14 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)
12.09.2012 Colombia 26-3 in Valencia (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)

GWC Rankings
CONSUR-Venezuela 6th, Colombia 7th

IRB Ranking Points
Colombia 43.33, Venezuela 42.52

Prediction: Colombia by 30 points

Teams not available

 

Peru v Ecuador in Apartado (CONSUR B, Playoff 3rd-4th)

Ecuador v Venezuela on Day 2. Image thanks to https://www.facebook.com/RugbyEcuador

Referee:

Preview
Peru and Ecuador playoff for 3rd-4th place in this tournament. On the basis that Peru defeated Ecuador twice in July (45-0 & 36-8) in a warm up series Peru should win this easily. Ecuador, promoted from CONSUR C last year have highlighted the huge gap between CONSUR B and C.

Peru So Far
v Venezuela L 28-33
v Colombia L 6-56

Ecuador So Far
v Colombia L 0-112
v Venezuela L 3-68

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR: Peru 8th, Ecuador 9th

IRB Rankings do not apply

Prediction: Peru by 50 points

Squads

Peru
Jorge Abugattas (Newton COB-UPC)
Michael Aramayo (Old Markhamians RFC)
Galileo Arbulu (Universidad de Lima RC)
Mauricio Arias (Old Markhamians RFC)
Jhonatan Carrera (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú)
Diego Choy (Newton COB-UPC)
Daniel Cino (Newton COB-UPC)
Christian Corzo (Universidad de Lima RC)
Giorgio Crolle (Newton COB- UPC)
Miguel Davila (Universidad de Lima RC)
Cristhian Diaz (Santa Clara RC)
Diego Diaz (Newton COB- UPC)
Carlos Garcia (Newton COB-UPC)
Luis Higa (Universidad de Lima RC)
Renato Lecca (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola)
Gonzalo Mansilla (Universidad de Lima RC)
Alan Marcelo (Alumni UC)
Jhonatan Palacios (Alpamayo Blues RCA)
Christian Piskulich (Markhamians RA)
Augusto Robles (Universidad de Lima RC)
Andre Urquieta (Old Markhamians RFC)
Paolo Urquieta (Old Markhamians RFC)
Marcial Vasquez (Old Markhamians RFC)
Sebastian Velarde-Alvarez (Universidad de Lima RC)
Alfredo Villavicencio (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú)

Head Coach: Federico Cravero

Adapted from https://www.facebook.com/Tumisperu/photos/a.527722307279297.1073741828.522160914502103/774520475932811/?type=1&theater

Ecuador

Jonathan Arroyo (Monos RC)
Edisson Avellaneda (Quito RC)
Eloy Basantes (Cerberos RFC)
Heccer Benavides (Quito RC)
Jair Benavides (Quito RC) (Capt.)
John Cacpata (Quito RC)
Andrés Cascante (Cerberos RFC)
Jorge Civinta (Cerberos RFC)
Luis Cordero (Monos RC)
Fabián Cruz (Cerberos RFC)
Jose D'Lagazca (Monos RC)
Juan Gálvez (Quito RC)
Santiago Gálvez (Quito RC)
Christian Herrera (Carneros RC)
Juan Herrera (Quito RC)
Luis Hinostroza (Yaguares RC)
Jacobo Kiwi (Nómadas RC)
Edwin Lastra Quiñones (Monos RC)
Alberto Merchan (Yaguares RC)
José Molina (Cerberos RFC)
Jaime Perelli (Monos RC)
Gustavo Salvador (Bárbaros UCE RC)
Alberto Vallarino (Yaguares RC)
Daniel Viola (Nómadas RC)
Juan Viola (Nómadas RC)

Head Coach: Douglas Rodriguez

Adapted from http://kickoffecuador.com/noticias/piqueros/mayores/piqueros-prepara-para-sudamericano-rugby-b and http://kickoffecuador.com/noticias/piqueros/test-matches/ecuador-no-pudo-con-per%C3%BA-chiclayo

CONSUR B Day 2

03.09.2014
Venezuela 68, Ecuador 3 in Apartado (CONSUR B)
Colombia 56, Peru 6 in Apartado (CONSUR B)

Briefly
Venezuela and Colombia sealed their positions in the CONSUR B final with easy wins.

In a hot and humid day Colombia led 32-6 at halftime in the second game of the day. Previously Venezuela were too strong for Ecuador.

CONSUR B Day 1 Results

31.08.2014
Venezuela 33, Peru 28 in Apartado (CONSUR B)
Colombia 112, Ecuador 0 in Apartado (CONSUR B)

Briefly
The Venezuela-Peru game went much according to plan with Venezuela edging out the Peruvians in a tight game.

The second result was a surprise re the margin. Ecuador shipped two yellow cards which would not have helped. They may also have not fielded their strongest team keeping players for game against Peru. It looks like a tough tournament for the Ecuadorians. There is obviously a big gap between CONSUR B and C.Colombia scored 18 tries and led 66-0 at halftime.

CONSUR B 2014; Day 1, Sunday 31 August

31.08.2014
Peru v Venezuela in Apartado (CONSUR B)

Preview
The CONSUR B tournament gets underway Sunday with a new competition format. Colombia on home ground would be favourites to win this but with stiff competition from Venezuela. Peru could upset but Ecuador could be well out of its depth.

Peru has two warm up tests against Ecuador back in mid July, winning both games 45-0 and 36-8.

Previous Encounters
30.08.2013 Venezuela 29-25 in Asuncion (CONSUR B)
09.09.2012 Venezuela 28-17 in Valencia (WCQ Americas; CONSUR B)
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)
These two nations first met in 2000 with Venezuela winning the majority of games to date.

Data supplied by www.rugbyinternational.net

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Venezuela 7th, Peru 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Venezuela 41.67, Peru 40.13

Prediction: Venezuela by 8 points.

Teams

Peru Squad

Jorge Abugattas (Newton COB-UPC)
Michael Aramayo (Old Markhamians RFC)
Galileo Arbulu (Universidad de Lima RC)
Mauricio Arias (Old Markhamians RFC)
Jhonatan Carrera (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú)
Diego Choy (Newton COB-UPC)
Daniel Cino (Newton COB-UPC)
Christian Corzo (Universidad de Lima RC)
Giorgio Crolle (Newton COB- UPC)
Miguel Davila (Universidad de Lima RC)
Cristhian Diaz (Santa Clara RC)
Diego Diaz (Newton COB- UPC)
Carlos Garcia (Newton COB-UPC)
Luis Higa (Universidad de Lima RC)
Renato Lecca (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola)
Gonzalo Mansilla (Universidad de Lima RC)
Alan Marcelo (Alumni UC)
Jhonatan Palacios (Alpamayo Blues RCA)
Christian Piskulich (Markhamians RA)
Augusto Robles (Universidad de Lima RC)
Andre Urquieta (Old Markhamians RFC)
Paolo Urquieta (Old Markhamians RFC)
Marcial Vasquez (Old Markhamians RFC)
Sebastian Velarde-Alvarez (Universidad de Lima RC)
Alfredo Villavicencio (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú)

Head Coach: Federico Cravero

Adapted from https://www.facebook.com/Tumisperu/photos/a.527722307279297.1073741828.522160914502103/774520475932811/?type=1&theater

Venezuela Squad not available

Colombia v Ecuador in Apartado (CONSUR B)

Preview
Hosts Colombia should have little difficulty accounting for Ecuador who were promoted from CONSUR C 2013. Ecuador had two warm up tests against Peru in July, losing both 0-45 and 8-36.

These two teams have never met in a 15’s rugby test before.

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table: Colombia 8th, Ecuador 9th

IRB Ranking points do not apply as Ecuador is not a full member of the IRB.

Prediction: Colombia by 30 points

Teams

Ecuador Squad

Jonathan Arroyo (Monos RC)
Edisson Avellaneda (Quito RC)
Eloy Basantes (Cerberos RFC)
Heccer Benavides (Quito RC)
Jair Benavides (Quito RC) (Capt.)
John Cacpata (Quito RC)
Andrés Cascante (Cerberos RFC)
Jorge Civinta (Cerberos RFC)
Luis Cordero (Monos RC)
Fabián Cruz (Cerberos RFC)
Jose D'Lagazca (Monos RC)
Juan Gálvez (Quito RC)
Santiago Gálvez (Quito RC)
Christian Herrera (Carneros RC)
Juan Herrera (Quito RC)
Luis Hinostroza (Yaguares RC)
Jacobo Kiwi (Nómadas RC)
Edwin Lastra Quiñones (Monos RC)
Alberto Merchan (Yaguares RC)
José Molina (Cerberos RFC)
Jaime Perelli (Monos RC)
Gustavo Salvador (Bárbaros UCE RC)
Alberto Vallarino (Yaguares RC)
Daniel Viola (Nómadas RC)
Juan Viola (Nómadas RC)

Head Coach: Douglas Rodriguez

Adapted from http://kickoffecuador.com/noticias/piqueros/mayores/piqueros-prepara-para-sudamericano-rugby-b and http://kickoffecuador.com/noticias/piqueros/test-matches/ecuador-no-pudo-con-per%C3%BA-chiclayo

Colombia Squad not available

CONSUR B 2014

31.08.2014
Peru v Venezuela in Apartado (CONSUR B)
Colombia v Ecuador in Apartado (CONSUR B)

03.09.2014
Winner Peru/Venezuela v Loser Colombia/Ecuador in Apartado (CONSUR B)
Winner Colombia/Ecuador v Loser Peru/Venezuela in Apartado (CONSUR B)

06.09.2014
Playoff 3rd-4th in Apartado (CONSUR B)
Final in Apartado (CONSUR B)

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

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.

CONSUR B TEST RUGBY: Venezuela Are New Champions

27.08.2011
Colombia 27, Costa Rica 12 in Lima
Venezuela 17, Peru 15 in Lima

Briefly
Venezuela are the new CONSUR B champions following their 17-15 win over hosts Peru. Peru led 15-5 at one stage but could not withstand the Venezuelan comeback.

In the playoff game Costa Rica proved they have advanced considerably since last year. They lead 12-3 at one stage but Colombia also produced a grand comeback to clinch the game.

My understanding is that in the future there will be a playoff between last in CONSUR A and first in CONSUR B and that a CONSUR C is being considered for 2012. Possible candidates for CONSUR B would be Bolivia and Ecuador, who already have a healthy club set up, followed by Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama.

TEST RUGBY AHEAD

26.08.2011
Canada v Australian Barbarians in Canberra (World Cup Warm-up)
Peru v Venezuela in Lima (CONSUR B)
Colombia v Costa Rica in Lima (CONSUR B)

Briefly
Peru and Venezuela set the perfect CONSUR B final with their wins yesterday. A win the Peru, the hosts, would mean they would retain the CONSUR B championship.

Canada plays the Australian Barbarian team in Canberra in their final run before the Rugby World Cup finals. The Australian Barbarian team consist of a number of World Cup squad members and some non-travelling reserve players.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT: CONSUR B

The 2011 CONSUR B tournament takes place in the next week in Lima, Peru. The competing teams are Peru (hosts and winners last year), Costa Rica, Venezuela and Colombia. At the same time under 18 age group teams from the same countries will compete.

20.08.2011
Costa Rica v Peru

Preview
Costa Rica is the minnow in this competition. They first entered the competition in 2006 but were completely outclassed. That was followed by a three year rebuilding phase and they re entered the competition in 2009. They struggled again and it is gratifying to see them persist at the international test match level.

Hosts Peru should have little difficulty with the Costa Ricans.

Previous Encounters
30.10.2010 Peru 61-5 in Medellin (CONSUR B)
05.12.2009 Peru 47-8 in La Guacima (CONSUR B)
20.10.2006 Peru 31-3 in Caracas (CONSUR B)

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table-Peru 6th, Costa Rica 9th

IRB Ranking points do not apply.

Prediction: Peru by 48

Teams

Peru Squad
Jonathan Bedoya Alessi (Universitario Agraria RC)
Daniel Cino Barreda (Flaming Lions RC)
Jose Luis Garcia Beyer (Flaming Lions RC)
Sergio Charlo Bustamante (Universitario Agraria RC)
Martin Leon Calle (Alpamayo RC)
Sebastián Velarde-Alvárez Clark (Universitario Lima RC)
Mirko Kovacic Goñi (Flaming Lions RC)
Esteban Salmón Hernández (Alpamayo RC)
Jose Diego Ruiz Huidobro (Old Markhamians RC)
Luis Tejeda León (Universitario Lima RC)
Giovani Lu Lopez (Alpamayo RC)
Arturo Coral Mogollón (Universitario Lima RC)
Jorge O´Hara Ordoñez (Alumni RC)
Augusto Sotomayor Gonzalez-Otolla (Alumni RC)
Jean Paul Michael Aramayo Poma (Old Markhamians RC)
Gianfranco Barreto Portocarrero (Flaming Lions RC)
Gustavo Martínez Raya (Old Markhamians RC)
Arturo Vivanco Rivas (Universitario Agraria RC)
André Urquieta Ruíz (Old Markhamians RC)
Paolo Urquieta Ruíz (Universitario Agraria RC)
Robin Nieto Solis (Old Markhamians RC)
Jorge Abugattas Sologuren (Flaming Lions RC)
Miguel Angel Garces Vam-Heurck (Alumni RC)
Angel Martin Venegas (Flaming Lions RC)
José María Pareja Vivanco (USIL RC)
Augusto Robles Zanelli (Universitario Lima RC)
Head Coach: Stéphane Brusset

Adapted from http://www.rugbyperu.org/noticia-detalle.php?idnoticia=103 and special thanks to ‘Quentin’ from http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3825 who does an amazing job on this forum to search and post team lists. Much appreciated ‘Q’.

Costa Rica squad not yet available

20.08.2011
Colombia v Venezuela

Preview
Venezuela reasserting its dominance over their neighbours at last years CONSUR B tournament. Prior to that Venezuela had been mostly ahead of Clombia going back to 2001. Certainly Colombia’s standards have improved. It should be a close tussle.

Last Five Encounters
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 Ascuncion (WCQ America; CONSUR B)
04.11.2007 Colombia 33-13 in Lima (CONSUR B)
16.10.2006 Colombia 25-20 in Caracas (CONSUR B)

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

GWC Rugby Rankings
CONSUR Table-Venezuela 7th, Colombia 8th

IRB Ranking Points
Venezuela 42.88, Colombia 41.73

Prediction: Venezuela by 4 points

Teams

Colombia Squad
Juan Arango (Petirrojos RC)
Pablo Arboleda (Carneros RC)
Manuel Correa (Gatos RC)
Andres Espinosa (Gatos RC)
Fausto Garcés (Renos Bellos RC)
Sebastian Gil (Universita Nacional)
Jose Gomez (Gatos RC)
Carlos Hoyos (Petirrojos RC)
Juan Mejia (Gatos RC)
Juan Mena (Gatos RC)
Carlos Montoya (Gatos RC)
Jhon Moreno (Gatos RC)
Oscar Ortiz (Duendes RC)
Juan Pamplona (Gatos RC)
Daniel Perez | melé (Carneros RC)
Emanuel Pulgarín | apertura (Gatos RC)
Juan Ramirez (Carneros RC)
Mario Restrepo (Gatos RC)
Duverney Rodriguez (Aguilas Bacaramanga RC)
Ferney Rodriguez (Gatos RC)
Carlos Restrepo (Gatos RC)
Janny Suaza (Gatos RC)
Jesus Triana (Aguilas Bacaramanga RC)
Santiago Martinez (Gatos RC)

Adapted from http://www.consur.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=957:colombia-listo-para-los-sudamericanos&catid=29:torneos&Itemid=72

Venezuela Squad not available

CONSUR B RUGBY TOURNAMENT: Finals Day

Tournament held in Medellin, Colombia

30.10.2010
Venezuela 28, Colombia 26
Peru 61, Costa Rica 5

Briefly
Peru become the reigning CONSUR B champion for 2010. This is their first win in this tournament and reflects the growing strength of the game in Peru.

Venezuela squeezed out hosts Colombia to take second place.