Oracle of DelphiSuper 14: Round 2 Fixtures
February 22nd 2008 03:41
...and a gratuitous perve perfection shot...just because...
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Qld REDS v HURRICANES
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
LIVE at 5:30pm AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Reds 25-16, Brisbane, Feb 07
Damn that Koala looks angry.
The Reds will be feeling confident after their miraculous win last week but was that just luck?...and because Larkham and I said so...?
Hopefully Lathurus (Chris Latham) wears headgear. Tight play is needed, which means no thrills, no frills just good handling. And composure. Wellington is Windy...and the weather's not that good either.
The Reds have a great team, it's just a case of how much can that Angry Koala bear...The Reds haven't won in Wellington for 10 years and will face a disaster warning Hurricanes side, desperate to put last week's 20-3 tryless loss to NSW Waratahs, behind them.
Reds:
(Players to watch Bolded)
Forwards:
1.Greg Holmes; 2. Stephen Moore; 3. Rodney Blake; 4. Van Humphries; 5. James Horwill; 6. Hugh McMeniman; 7. David Croft; 8. (C) John Roe
Backs:
9. Sam Cordingley; 10. Berrick Barnes; 11. Clinton Schifcofske; 12. Chris Siale; 13. Morgan Turinui; 14. Digby Ioane; 15. Chris Latham .
Reserves:
Sean Hardman, Dayna Edwards, Ed O'Donoghue, Leroy Houston, Will Genia, Peter Hynes, Quade Cooper.
My money is on the Reds. Tight game.
Wonder what Larkham thinks...
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
CHEETAHS (SA) v WESTERN FORCE
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein,
LIVE at 3:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Force 45-17, Perth, April 07
Matt Henjak has turned to the Dark Side (reasons why in post to follow) and there is much disturbance in the Force.
James Stennard now dons the #9 and Cameron Shepherd's AFL shenanigans sees him out with a knee strain. All that kicking...it's just not Rugby, people.
The Force did okay in last week's 17-10 loss to '07 finalists the Sharks but The Cheetahs thought it was a feline-y to lose to the Lions last week so they're out for blood.
Western Force:
Forwards
1. Pek Cowan; 2. Tai McIsaac; 3. Troy Takiari; 4. Tom Hockings; 5. Nathan Sharpe (c);
6. Sam Wykes; 7. David Pocock; 8. Richard Brown
Backs:
9. James Stannard; 10. Matt Giteau (vc); 11. Nick Cummins; 12. Scott Daruda; 13. Scott Staniforth; 14. Ryan Cross; 15. Drew Mitchell
Reserves:
Luke Holmes, AJ Whalley, Dave Pusey, Tamaiti Horua, Scott Fava, Lachlan MacKay, Josh Tatupu.
Force to win. If they execute their mind tricks well...
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CRUSADERS (NZ) v Bulls (SA)
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria,
LIVE at 5:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Bulls 27-12, Pretoria, semi-final - May 07
Yawn. Boring. Who cares if they're the Champions of the last 2 seasons? This will be like watching turtles race.
Okay, okay...this will be a very exciting match. Will go so far (and low) as to say that this will be the match of the Round...some would say, the Season. Most of all to see how many times Dan Carter pulls out a photo of Larkham to seek guidance. (see Stephen Larkham Facts: #5)
The Bulls are on a 7 match winning streak plus they're on home ground and they've whupped the Crusaders the last few times they've met. Let us not forget that the Crusaders colours are red and we all know that Bulls don't like red...but, the Crusadsacks are (unfortunately) in fine matador form.
I'm hoping the both lose but seeing that goes against the Laws of Probability (and Rationality and Good Sportsmanship)...Crusaders will win this for sure.
Only because Dan Carter wants to get as much air time as possible.
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NSW WARATAHS v CHIEFS (NZ)
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, 5.35pm
LIVE at 5:30pm AESTFox Sports 2
Last meeting: Chiefs 28-23, Sydney, April 07
Hmm...the Waratahs haven't won in Hamilton for 6 years. BUT...they impressed last week with their tight play and the Chiefs are bruised black and Blues (they lost to the Blues last week).
Coack McKenzie will have recovered sufficently but I'm hoping he has reason to be shocked again.
Go the Waratahs!
(By the way...McKenzie is a Forward and Forwards don't faint. They petrify.)
Waratahs:
(players to watch Bolded)
Forwards:
1. Matt Dunning; 2. Adam Freir; 3. Al Baxter; 4. Dean Mumm; 5. Dan Vickerman; 6. Rocky Elsom; 7. Phil Waugh (C); 8. Wycliff Palu
Backs:
9. Brett Sheehan; 10. Kurtley Beale; 11. Lote Tuqiri; 12. Tom Carter; 13. Ben Jacobs; 14. Timana Tahu; 15. Lachlan Turner
Reserves:
Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson, Will Caldwell, Beau Robinson, Luke Burgess, Sam Harris, Alfi Mafi.
Say Tah-Tah to the 6 year losing streak.
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BRUMBIES v HIGHLANDERS (NZ)
Canberra Stadium, 7.35pm
LIVE at 7:30pm AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Brumbies 29-10, Dunedin, May 07
The Brumbies first match was all about how they'd do without Larkham, Gregan, Jeremy Paul and injured Captain Mortlock and permanently injured winger Clyde Rathbone.
This week is still all about that. And worse. This is the Brumbies most inexperienced backline ever. Ashley-Cooper and Fairbanks are injured and new players (including a leaguie) are being blooded.
Still...we may have a chance seeing as the Highlanders are NZ's lowest rank team and the Brumbies are playing at home. After the thrashing we got by the Crusadsacks last week, we need home comfort. Forwards really need to get it together and thankfully, Mark Chisholm is back (after a back injury...and he's a Forward).
Brumbies:
Forwards:
1. Nic Henderson; 2. Huia Edmonds; 3. Guy Shepherdson; 4. Mark Chisholm; 5. Al Campbell; 6. Mitch Chapman; 7. George Smith (C); 8. Stephen Hoiles
Backs:
9. Josh Holmes; 10. Christian Lealiifano; 11. Francis Fainifo; 12. Anthony Faingaa; 13. Tyrone Smith; 14. Mark Gerrard; 15. Julian Huxley
Reserves:
Saia Faingaa, Salesi Maafu, Peter Kimlin, Julian Salvi, Patrick Phibbs, Peter Playford, Afusipa Taumoepeau.
Hopefully Larkham will attend the match. Brumbies to win.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Sportsfans...may Sunday be your day of...here's the rest.
SHARKS (SA) v STORMERS (SA)
Absa Stadium, Durban,
LIVE at 2:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Sharks 36-10, Cape Town, May 07
Don't really care who wins. They both bore me. As long as one replaces the Brumbies at the bottom of the ladder.
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LIONS (SA) v BLUES (NZ)
Ellis Park, Johannesburg,
LIVE at 4:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Blues 41-14, Auckland, March 07
Blues will win. I flipped a coin.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Qld REDS v HURRICANES
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
LIVE at 5:30pm AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Reds 25-16, Brisbane, Feb 07
Damn that Koala looks angry.
The Reds will be feeling confident after their miraculous win last week but was that just luck?...and because Larkham and I said so...?
Hopefully Lathurus (Chris Latham) wears headgear. Tight play is needed, which means no thrills, no frills just good handling. And composure. Wellington is Windy...and the weather's not that good either.
Reds:
(Players to watch Bolded)
Forwards:
1.Greg Holmes; 2. Stephen Moore; 3. Rodney Blake; 4. Van Humphries; 5. James Horwill; 6. Hugh McMeniman; 7. David Croft; 8. (C) John Roe
Backs:
9. Sam Cordingley; 10. Berrick Barnes; 11. Clinton Schifcofske; 12. Chris Siale; 13. Morgan Turinui; 14. Digby Ioane; 15. Chris Latham .
Reserves:
Sean Hardman, Dayna Edwards, Ed O'Donoghue, Leroy Houston, Will Genia, Peter Hynes, Quade Cooper.
My money is on the Reds. Tight game.
Wonder what Larkham thinks...
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
CHEETAHS (SA) v WESTERN FORCE
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein,
LIVE at 3:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Force 45-17, Perth, April 07
Matt Henjak has turned to the Dark Side (reasons why in post to follow) and there is much disturbance in the Force.
James Stennard now dons the #9 and Cameron Shepherd's AFL shenanigans sees him out with a knee strain. All that kicking...it's just not Rugby, people.
The Force did okay in last week's 17-10 loss to '07 finalists the Sharks but The Cheetahs thought it was a feline-y to lose to the Lions last week so they're out for blood.
Western Force:
Forwards
1. Pek Cowan; 2. Tai McIsaac; 3. Troy Takiari; 4. Tom Hockings; 5. Nathan Sharpe (c);
6. Sam Wykes; 7. David Pocock; 8. Richard Brown
Backs:
9. James Stannard; 10. Matt Giteau (vc); 11. Nick Cummins; 12. Scott Daruda; 13. Scott Staniforth; 14. Ryan Cross; 15. Drew Mitchell
Reserves:
Luke Holmes, AJ Whalley, Dave Pusey, Tamaiti Horua, Scott Fava, Lachlan MacKay, Josh Tatupu.
Force to win. If they execute their mind tricks well...
********************
CRUSADERS (NZ) v Bulls (SA)
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria,
LIVE at 5:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Bulls 27-12, Pretoria, semi-final - May 07
Yawn. Boring. Who cares if they're the Champions of the last 2 seasons? This will be like watching turtles race.
Okay, okay...this will be a very exciting match. Will go so far (and low) as to say that this will be the match of the Round...some would say, the Season. Most of all to see how many times Dan Carter pulls out a photo of Larkham to seek guidance. (see Stephen Larkham Facts: #5)
The Bulls are on a 7 match winning streak plus they're on home ground and they've whupped the Crusaders the last few times they've met. Let us not forget that the Crusaders colours are red and we all know that Bulls don't like red...but, the Crusadsacks are (unfortunately) in fine matador form.
I'm hoping the both lose but seeing that goes against the Laws of Probability (and Rationality and Good Sportsmanship)...Crusaders will win this for sure.
Only because Dan Carter wants to get as much air time as possible.
********************
NSW WARATAHS v CHIEFS (NZ)
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, 5.35pm
LIVE at 5:30pm AESTFox Sports 2
Last meeting: Chiefs 28-23, Sydney, April 07
Hmm...the Waratahs haven't won in Hamilton for 6 years. BUT...they impressed last week with their tight play and the Chiefs are bruised black and Blues (they lost to the Blues last week).
Coack McKenzie will have recovered sufficently but I'm hoping he has reason to be shocked again.
Go the Waratahs!
(By the way...McKenzie is a Forward and Forwards don't faint. They petrify.)
Waratahs:
(players to watch Bolded)
Forwards:
1. Matt Dunning; 2. Adam Freir; 3. Al Baxter; 4. Dean Mumm; 5. Dan Vickerman; 6. Rocky Elsom; 7. Phil Waugh (C); 8. Wycliff Palu
Backs:
9. Brett Sheehan; 10. Kurtley Beale; 11. Lote Tuqiri; 12. Tom Carter; 13. Ben Jacobs; 14. Timana Tahu; 15. Lachlan Turner
Reserves:
Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson, Will Caldwell, Beau Robinson, Luke Burgess, Sam Harris, Alfi Mafi.
Say Tah-Tah to the 6 year losing streak.
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BRUMBIES v HIGHLANDERS (NZ)
Canberra Stadium, 7.35pm
LIVE at 7:30pm AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Brumbies 29-10, Dunedin, May 07
The Brumbies first match was all about how they'd do without Larkham, Gregan, Jeremy Paul and injured Captain Mortlock and permanently injured winger Clyde Rathbone.
This week is still all about that. And worse. This is the Brumbies most inexperienced backline ever. Ashley-Cooper and Fairbanks are injured and new players (including a leaguie) are being blooded.
Still...we may have a chance seeing as the Highlanders are NZ's lowest rank team and the Brumbies are playing at home. After the thrashing we got by the Crusadsacks last week, we need home comfort. Forwards really need to get it together and thankfully, Mark Chisholm is back (after a back injury...and he's a Forward).
Brumbies:
Forwards:
1. Nic Henderson; 2. Huia Edmonds; 3. Guy Shepherdson; 4. Mark Chisholm; 5. Al Campbell; 6. Mitch Chapman; 7. George Smith (C); 8. Stephen Hoiles
Backs:
9. Josh Holmes; 10. Christian Lealiifano; 11. Francis Fainifo; 12. Anthony Faingaa; 13. Tyrone Smith; 14. Mark Gerrard; 15. Julian Huxley
Reserves:
Saia Faingaa, Salesi Maafu, Peter Kimlin, Julian Salvi, Patrick Phibbs, Peter Playford, Afusipa Taumoepeau.
Hopefully Larkham will attend the match. Brumbies to win.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Sportsfans...may Sunday be your day of...here's the rest.
SHARKS (SA) v STORMERS (SA)
Absa Stadium, Durban,
LIVE at 2:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Sharks 36-10, Cape Town, May 07
Don't really care who wins. They both bore me. As long as one replaces the Brumbies at the bottom of the ladder.
********************
LIONS (SA) v BLUES (NZ)
Ellis Park, Johannesburg,
LIVE at 4:00am AEST Fox Sports 2
Last meeting: Blues 41-14, Auckland, March 07
Blues will win. I flipped a coin.
******************************
Thank you for clicking this;
Please Note:
The Comments Section has been disabled as I am unable to respond to any comment/s left because I'm...nope. sorry....out of excuses. My apologies for the inconvenience. Have a great weekend.
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