2018 November Internationals

[Stargazer]

Ledesma has named the Pumas' touring squad of 31 players, among whom 5 uncapped players. Of these 5, one has played for Argentina XV (their second team), Rodrigo Bruni. He was in last year's Pumas touring squad but didn't play. The other uncapped players, Santiago Carreras (utility back), Santiago Grondona (loose forward), Lucio Sordoni, Mayco Vivas (both props) played for the Pumitas at this year's WR U20 Championship. Pablo Matera has been named captain for the first time.

http://lospumas.com.ar/2018/11/01/los-nombres-la-gira-europa/

[Bovidae]

No Herrera which I assume means no European-based players.

[Catogrande]

@bovidae said in 2018 November Internationals:

No Herrera which I assume means no European-based players.

Or Cordero who has being playing very well in the UK.

[Nepia]

I thought they had reversed their stupid overseas policy?

[Stargazer]

From article on Americas Rugby News website:

Argentine Head Coach Mario Ledesma has made wholesale changes for the end of year tour to Europe. He has named six uncapped players and has dumped a number of veterans.

Regulars from the Daniel Hourcade years Ramiro Herrera, Santiago González Iglesias, Juan Manuel Leguizamón and Leonardo Senatore have all been dropped. The decision casts serious doubt over the playing futures for all of them for Argentina.

Ledesma has opted not only to leave them at home but to also select six uncapped home based players. Rodrigo Bruni, Santiago Grondona, Santiago Carreras, Lucio Sordoni, Mayco Vivas and Joaquín Díaz Bonilla have all been selected on the 31-man roster.

Ledesma cut his roster from 38 to 31 for the tour. The seven players to miss out on playing in Europe are Ramiro Herrera, Santiago González Iglesias, Manuel Montero, Matías Osadczuk, Lucas Paulos, Juan Manuel Leguizamón, and Leonardo Senatore.

Not among the 31 players are Europeans. Ledesma has exclusively selected players from Argentina. This includes the non-selection of Ramiro Herrera (Stade Français) who as the only European-based layer involved in the training camp in Buenos Aires.

The requirements of the tour may yet see the status altered. Moreover Argentine players involved in the European leagues are to play again this weekend.

[sparky]

A number of All Blacks were at Harlequins' ground The Stoop today doing training with school kids and doing some Q and A:

Harlequins (@Harlequins) Tweeted:
A brilliant morning here as we welcomed @AllBlacks Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala and Joe Moody to The Stoop for community coaching sessions with @StJohns_Rugby, @GordonsSch, @tiffingirls_sch, @WaldegraveSch and Sunbury Manor School #COYQ https://t.co/HS4JpAo5wE https://twitter.com/Harlequins/status/1058356622102351872?s=17

Harlequins (@Harlequins) Tweeted:
This afternoon, we welcomed @AllBlacks Scott Barrett, Karl Tu'inukuafe and Matt Todd for a Q&A and meet and greet session in the Honours Bar #COYQ https://t.co/44hxjq4u5J https://twitter.com/Harlequins/status/1058406615513206788?s=17

[Victor Meldrew]

@antipodean said in 2018 November Internationals:

I'm astonished Shields has been fast tracked into the England setup.

English sport is plagued by the "quick fix". The search for "the next Botham" - with every promising all rounder being selected and then dropped - went on for 20+ years FFS.

On the plus side, being able to say "any average kiwi Super 15 player would walk into the England team" is a fun way to put down some of the more boorish armchair England supporters supporters.... :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

The real supporters, in the meantime, just despair. I feel for them.

[Victor Meldrew]

Tuilagi gone. Ashton on the bench. Back to the future...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46049714

[Stargazer]

French Barbarians team to play Tonga, with 5 players from the French U20 team that became world champions this year: Clément Laporte, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Romain Ntamack, Louis Carbonel and Jordan Joseph.

[Rapido]

The French Barbarians kit is just outstandingly beautiful.

[scribe]

That French BaaBaas blindside sounds like a bit of an idiot ...

[pakman]

@scribe Reminds me of former French player Jean Condom. Can only presume his nickname was Johnny!

[scribe]

@pakman wasn't former Wallaby lock Mark Chisholm's nickname amongst his team mates, 'Covered In'?

[Sapetyvi]

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

[Crucial]

@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

What a salesman!

[pakman]

@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:

@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

What a salesman!

And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?

[Catogrande]

@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:

@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:

@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

What a salesman!

And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?

No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...

[Crucial]

@catogrande said in 2018 November Internationals:

@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:

@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:

@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

What a salesman!

And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?

No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...

England have the ability to make more people happy through a loss than a win.

[Catogrande]

@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:

@catogrande said in 2018 November Internationals:

@pakman said in 2018 November Internationals:

@crucial said in 2018 November Internationals:

@sapetyvi said in 2018 November Internationals:

If anyone is interested, I have got an extra ticket for Wales-Australia on saturday as a mate had to pull off from the trip. Shit company, shit chat, expensive beer and the quality of the game will probably be shit too, pm me if you are keen.

What a salesman!

And gloomy Welsh after the 14th straight loss?

No, they'll be fine on account of England losing...

England have the ability to make more people happy through a loss than a win.

We think of it as care in the community.

[Stargazer]

Tonga team to play the French Barbarians:

1 Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia*, 4. Sam Ulufonua*, 5. Leva Fifita, 6. Dan Faleafa, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Sione Vailanu,
9 Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Daniel Kilioni, 12. Siale Piutau (c), 13. Alaska Taufa, 14. Viliami Lolohea, 15. Vunga Lilo.

Reserves:
16 Sefo Sakalia, 17. 'Otutolu Fahamokioa*, 18. Ben Tameifuna, 19. Valentino Mapapalangi, 20. Zane Kapeli*, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Latiume Fosita, 23. Latu Vaeno*