Super Rugby pre-season matches

[Stargazer]

<p>Reds v Brumbies livestream from 10.30pm NZT and 7.30 AEST: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://redsrugby.com.au/RedsPreSeasonLiveStream.aspx'>http://redsrugby.com.au/RedsPreSeasonLiveStream.aspx</a>  (geoblocked for viewers outside Australia) </p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Both teams playing in dark jerseys. Brumbies in their dark blue home jerseys and the Reds in dark grey (almost black) alternate jerseys. That's going to be confusing.</p>

[NTA]

<p>It has been the main topic of conversation on twitter :)</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>Highlights of Chiefs v Waratahs (no sound):</p>
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[Tim]

<p>Glen Fisiiahi looked dangerous in that try. :)</p>

[NTA]

<p>Some decent wheels on Robinson. Fuck that chip kick into the 22 though.</p>
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<p>Good structure by both teams, and some nice handling.</p>

[Higgins]

<p>I know it is a bit late but here is a link for the Force v Hurricanes game for those that want to watch the full game</p>
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[Stargazer]

<p>The Sunwolves are at the moment playing their first ever game, a preseason game against a Top League XV side. Sunwolves lead 12-7 after 15 minutes.</p>

[gt12]

Sunwolves playing a 'Japan top league 15' (only JP players) right now - leading 17 - 7 with about 15 minutes gone. Level is pretty bad, so it is difficult to draw too much from it..

[gt12]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="558500" data-time="1455340586"><p>The Sunwolves are at the moment playing their first ever game, a preseason game against a Top League XV side. Sunwolves lead 12-7 after 15 minutes.</p></blockquote>
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Snap!

[Stargazer]

<p>Tusi Pisi is apparently running the show for the Sunwolves, including scoring tries. 26-7 now after about half an hour of play.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>It's a try fest in Japan. Not so sure that's a good thing. Sunwolves lead 52-24.</p>

[milkshake]

<p>Blues vs Canes "highlights"</p>
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<p>Tana reckoned the scoreline was a lot to do with having more players to rotate. Pretty hot out there.</p>

[Milk]

<p>Looks like TKB was having a ball during that Waratahs game.</p>

[Tim]

<p>Sky TV are doing a <em>Preseason with the Hurricanes</em> documentary.</p>
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[Bovidae]

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<p>Looks like TKB was having a ball during that Waratahs game.</p>
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<p>No strapping on his knee either, which is encouraging.</p>

[Stargazer]

<p>The Jaguares played a preseason game against the Stormers last night. The Stormers won 29 -14.</p>
<p>It will be interesting how the Argies go in their first Super Rugby season. No doubt better than the Southern Kings and Sunwolves, but apart from that?</p>

[mooshld]

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<p>The Jaguares played a preseason game against the Stormers last night. The Stormers won 29 -14.</p>
<p>It will be interesting how the Argies go in their first Super Rugby season. No doubt better than the Southern Kings and Sunwolves, but apart from that?</p>
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<p>Common consensus is that they will be strong as they have the core of the Argie squad, but I think personally that any players coming back from Europe may find the pace a bit quicker then what they are used to. So give them a season or two I think.</p>

[KiwiMurph]

<p>Akira Ioane not playing the preseason game v Chiefs as he has a hamstring strain. Should be  good for week 1 v Highlanders though.</p>
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<p><strong>Blues starting XV v Chiefs</strong></p>
<p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">15. Lolagi Visinia<br>
14. Melani Nanai<br>
13. Rene Ranger<br>
12. George Moala<br>
11. Tevita Li<br>
10. Ihaia West<br>
9. Bryn Hall<br>
8. Steven Luatua<br>
7. Blake Gibson<br>
6. Jerome Kaino (c)<br>
5. Josh Bekhuis<br>
4. Hoani Matenga<br>
3. Sione Mafileo<br>
2. Quentin MacDonald<br>

1. Ofa Tu'ungafasi</p>
   <p style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Calibri, Candara, Segoe, 'Segoe UI', Optima, Arial, sans-serif;">Reserves: James Parsons, Sam Prattley, Namatahi Waa, Charlie Faumuina, Scott Scrafton, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu, Kara Pryor, Joe Edwards, Billy Guyton, Matt McGahan, Male Sa'u, Rieko Ioane, Ben Lam, Matt Duffie.</p>
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   <p>Meanwhile Cruden will play for Chiefs.</p>

[SouthernMan]

Highlanders to play the Waratahs is our final preseason game. Selections of note; Luke Whitelock ahead of Elliott Dixon, Rob Thompson looking the likely favourite to wear the 12 jersey now the baracutta is gone. Looking for a big season from Liam Squire. 1. Daniel Lienert-Brown<br>
2. Liam Coltman<br>
3. Josh Hohneck<br>
4. Tom Franklin<br>
5. Joe Wheeler<br>
6. Luke Whitelock<br>
7. James Lentjes<br>
8. Liam Squire<br>
9. Aaron Smith<br>
10. Lima Sopoaga<br>
11. Patrick Osborne<br>
12. Rob Thompson<br>
13. Malakai Fekitoa<br>
14. Waisake Naholo<br>
15. Ben Smith ( c )<br><br>
Reserves<br>
16. Ash Dixon<br>
17. Brendon Edmonds<br>
18. Ross Geldenhuys<br>
19. Mark Reddish<br>
20. Gareth Evans<br>
21. Fumiaki Tanaka<br>
22. Elliot Dixon<br>
23. Jason Emery<br>
24. Teihorangi Walden<br>
25. Matt Faddes<br>
26. Hayden Parker<br>
27. Dan Pryor