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18
giugno

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Brumbies,
Lions

Brumbies – Sconfitti i B&I Lions a Canberra. Decisivi il piede di Mogg e la difesa. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Prima sconfitta dei B&I in Australia in attesa di aprire sabato la Serie con i Wallabies. Successo storico dei Brumbies al termine di nua partita molto combattuta e decisa dal duello fra i calciatori. Troppi “esperimenti” nel XV britannico?In meta i Brumbies in avvio di partita con il centro Kuridrani (4’) e allo sacadere Mogg (dopo due errori dalla piazzola) e Hogg fissano il punteggio della prima metà gara. Difesa di casa praticamente perfetta. Nella ripresa è ancora l’estremo del XV australiano ad aprire le danze con un centro che al 45’ porta i Brumbies oltre il break. Allungo ancora a opera del n.15 della squadra di casa al 53’, prima che Hogg accorci le distanze (55’) e che Warren Gatland mandi in campo forze fresche dalla panchina. Al 63’ il neo entrato Farrell firma i punti del – 5. AL 68’ esce Shane Williams e lascia il posato all’irlandese Zebo all’ala. Ma il sorpasso non arriva. La partita si chiude su una mischia rubata dei Brumbies che allontanano la minaccia e “sporcano” il record finora immacolato dei B&I in Topour in Australia. Brumbies – B&I Lions 14 – 12 (pt 8-3)Marcatori: 4’ mnt Tevita Kuridrani, 39’ cp Mogg, 40’ cp Hogg, 45’, 53’ cp Mogg, 55’ cp Hogg, 63’ , 71’cp Farrell Giorgio Sbrocco

18
giugno

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B&I Lions,
Brumbies

Lions – A Canberra tutti i nuovi arrivati in campo. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Oggi alle 11.30 italiane, a Canberra (lo scozzese Hogg ancora apertura), ultima partita di verifica per i B&I Lions prima del Test n.1 con l’Australia in programma sabato a Brisbane. Per l’occasione Warren Gatland manda in campo un XV con una linea arretrata composta per i 4/5 da giocatori chiamati in Australia a Tour iniziato e non inclusi nella prima lista dei partenti. Si tratta di Christian Wade, Brad Barritt, Billy Twelvetrees e Shane Williams. Freschi di sbarco nela terra dei canguri anche Rory Best e Ryan Grant che partono titolari, mentre Alex Corbisiero e Simon Zebo partono dalla panchina. Le idee chiare di Warren Gatland hanno subito qualche colpo una volta varcato l’equatore, o è solo questione di infermeria affollata oltre le previsioni?Le formazioniBrumbies: 15 Jesse Mogg, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Andrew Smith, 11 Clyde Rathbone, 10 Matt Toomua, 9 Ian Prior, 8 Peter Kimlin (c), 7 Colby Faingaa, 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Leon Power, 3 Scott Sio, 2 Siliva Siliva, 1 Ruan Smith.In panchina: 16 Josh Mann-Rea, 17 Jean-Pierre Smith, 18 Chris Cocca, 19 Etienne Oosthuizen, 20 Jordan Smiler, 21 Mark Swanepoel, 22 Robbie Coleman, 23 Zack Holmes.B&I Lions: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Christian Wade, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Billy Twelvetrees, 11 Shane Williams, 10 Stuart Hogg, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Toby Faletau, 7 Justin Tipuric, 6 Sean O'Brien, 5 Richie Gray, 4 Ian Evans, 3 Matt Stevens, 2 Rory Best (c), 1 Ryan Grant.In panchina: 16 Richard Hibbard, 17 Alex Corbisiero, 18 Dan Cole, 19 Geoff Parling, 20 Dan Lydiate, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Owen Farrell, 23 Simon Zebo.Arbitro: Jérôme Garcès (Francia)Giorgio Sbrocco

16
giugno

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B&I Lions,
Brumbies

B&I Lions – Shane Williams convocato! Martedì in campo a Canberra. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Toh! Chi si rivede. Shane Williams, il folletto di Neath, uno che in 91 test internazionali (aveva lasciato il palcoscenico internazinale nel 2011 con tanto di tribute match a Twickanham) ha segnato 60 mete e che a 36 anni se ne sta in Giappone con il Mitsubishi Dynaboars a “racimolare” gli ultimi sudati ma meritati dollari..è stato convocato da Warren Gatland per giocare martedì a Canberra contro i Brumbies l’ultima partita di preparazione prima del Test match di sabato con i Wallabies. Di caps con i B&I Shane ne aveva già all’attivo 4. Con lui sono stati aggregati alla comitiva della Super Nazionale britannica gli inglesi Christian Wade e Brad Barrit. In verità Williams in Australia aveva programmato di andarci comunque. Per commentare la Serie dei Lions come radiocronista di un’emittente downunder. Ma l’alto numero degli infortuni nella linea arretrata ha convinto Gatland a chiedergli di giocare. “È allenato, è in forma, sta bene. Vestirà la maglia con orgoglio” ha dichiarato il capo della spedizione.Questa la formazione annunciate per il match di martedìB&I Lions: Rob Kearney, Christian Wade, Brad Barritt, Billy Twelvetrees, Shane Williams, Stuart Hogg, Ben Youngs; Ryan Grant, Rory Best (cap), Matt Stevens, Ian Evans, Richie Gray, Sean O'Brien, Justin Tipuric, Toby Faletau In panchina: Richard Hibbard, Alex Corbisiero, Dan Cole, Geoff Parling, Dan Lydiate, Conor Murray, Owen Farrell, Simon Zebo Giorgio Sbrocco

12
aprile

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Super Rugby,
IX giornata,
Brumbies

Super Rugby – Brumbies senza pietà con gli Highlanders. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Niente da fare per gli Highlanders di capitan Andrew Hore, (quello che senza volerlo, sentenziò il giudice, mandò all'ospedale una seconda linea gallese con una sventola di destro alle spalle, nel corso del Test di novembre al Millenium) sconfitti in casa dai Brumbies nel turno n.9 del Super Rugby australe, al termine di una partita discretamente equilibrata nella prima metà (12-17) ma che gli australiani hanno saputo volgere a proprio favore grazie a un secondo tempo di indubbia qualità. Per il XV neozelandese (pronosticato per un posto nei paly off in pre campionato alla lcue della campagna acquisti di spessore ma ancora a secco di vittorie in campionato): meta di A.Smith e 14 punti dal piede di Parker. Per i Brumbies: mete di H. Speight, G. Smith e J.Tomane, il resto dai calci di Lealiifano e di White.SUPER RUGBY - IX giornataHighlanders – Brumbies 19-30Giorgio Sbrocco

16
febbraio

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Super Rugby,
Brumbies,
Reds

Super Rugby – I Brumbiens nettamente sui Reds nel debutto di Canberra. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Vittoria dei Brumbies a Canberra (davanti a 18 mila spettatori) sui Reds del Queensland nel secondo match della prima giornata tutta australiana di Super Rugby. Dell’estremo Jessie Mogg le due mete dell’incontro, cui il XV padrone di casa ha sommato i punti di piede dello stresso Mogg, White e Prior. Per gli ospiti sono due centri dell’estremo Harris dalla piazzola.Super Rugby – I giornataBrumbies – Reds 24-6Giorgio Sbrocco

15
febbraio

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Super Rugby,
Brumbies

Super Rugby – Ita Vaea (Brumbies) bloccato da un coagulo. I medici: “Se gioca rischia la vita”. By Giorgio Sbrocco

Un coagulo di sangue di cui si sono trovate tracce nei reni, e alcune anomalie nel funzionamento del muscolo cardiaco rilevate nel corso della fase di preparazione pre campionato hanno messo fine (per il momento, si spera) alla carriera agonistica di Ita Vaea, il 24enne flanker tongano dall'anno scorso in forza alla franchigia dei Brumbies di Canberra. Per il giocatore, che sta assumendo farmaci fluidificanti, continuare a giocare in queste condizioni significherebbe esporsi a rischi di emorragie interne o infarti. Tutti esiti potenzialmente mortali, hanno sentenziato i medici.”Ita fa parte della grande famiglia Brumbies” ha dichiarato il capo allenatore della squadra Jake White. “Noi tutti gli staremo vicini e lo aiuteremo a uscire da questa tremenda situazione. È giovane e ha un grande futuro davanti a sé” ha assicurato il tecnico al The Canberra Times. Giorgio Sbrocco

15
aprile

Tags
Brumbies,
Super15,
Wallabies

Brumbies continue to dominate Australian Conference with easy victory over poor Rebels.By Mark Ella

The Rebels went to Canberra last weekend with high hopes after a convincing victory against the Auckland Blues at Easter but unfortunately for them the ACT Brumbies saved their best for the Melbourne team winning 37-6. Unlike most teams in the Australian conference the Brumbies have only a handful of Wallabies in their line-up but under the tuition and control of Jake White they are leading the way after Round 8 of the Super Rugby competition. Scoring four first half tries to secure a bonus point was a fantastic effort and they certainly hit the ground running and never allowed the Rebels to get into the game such was their domination particularly in the first half. The aggressive Brumbies forwards man handled the Rebels eight who were soft and made it hard for their star studded back line to get any momentum at all. Having quality players like Danny Cipriani, James O'Connor, Mark Gerrard and Kurtley Beale means nothing if they don't have the football in their hands and they did more tackling in this match than should have. The Rebels chances of defeating the Brumbies were always at long odds and unfortunately their victory over the Blues a couple of weeks ago gave a false indication of where they are at right now simply because the Blues were atrocious resembling nothing of their past glories. And when the Rebels did get some possession they quickly turned the football over with some sloppy passing with no go forward making the fancy Rebels back line look ordinary and out of kilter with each other. James O'Connor who dominated proceeding last weekend against the Blues had little impact on the game as did Kurtley Beale but with their forwards struggling to secure much possession it was always going to be long day in the office for the talented duo. The Brumbies to their credit are playing way above their weight at the moment and deserve to be at the top of the Australian conference if only for the belief and trust that they have in each other. Playing a direct game with centre Pat McCabe knowing only way to run made it easy for five eighth Christian Lealiifano to concentrate on other parts of his game and it wouldn't surprise me if Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gave him a phone call later on in the year. The Rebels will continue to be chicken fodder for most of the teams in this competition until they get more bigger and stronger forwards because without the football even the greatest back line in the world is reduced to being spectators. At half time the match stats showed that the Brumbies had controlled the break down with the mauls and rucks going the Brumbies way 56 - 18 with the Rebels also making the Brumbies attack look good missing 14 tackles in the first half which is why the Rebels trailed the Brumbies 30-6. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when Pat McCabe ran straight over the top of James O'Connor from five metres out to score the Brumbies first try of the game after eleven minutes of play. The Brumbies went on the score five tries to nil with Michael Hooper, captain Ben Mowen and Scott Fardy scoring twice joining McCabe on the scoreboard to defeat the Rebels so convincingly that it will be back for the drawing board for Rebels coach Damien Hill. It will be hard for the likes of Beale and O'Connor to be on the loosing side almost every weekend but they better get used to it because victories will be far and few between which I hope will give them added cause to strive harder for success when they run out in the green and gold later this year. The Rebels will get another drubbing on the weekend when they play the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday and the Brumbies will have a much harder task facing the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in South Africa but playing a disciplined game will make their odds of success so much better.

01
aprile

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Brumbies,
Waratahs,
Wallabies

Reds Title Defence Starting to Fall Apart. By Mark Ella

The Reds went into the 2012 Super Rugby season full of confidence as defending Champions even without their mercurial No.10 Quade Cooper leading the way. It was always going to be a difficult assignment without Cooper but it opened up opportunities for the next generation of players when Mike Harris stepped up to the mark to lead the attack when they defeated the Waratahs on the bell in the opening Round 25-21. Their next two matches against the Australian franchises the Force and Rebels were far from convincing but the critics gave the Reds the benefit of doubt seeing as it was early in the season. But after Round Six of the competition their hopes of retaining their title are quickly falling apart after three successive losses in a row and a team riddled with injuries making it hard for coach Ewen McKenzie to put a competitive team on the field after losing to the Force 45-19 last weekend. The Reds haven't lost three matches in a row since 2009 and unless they get their act together very quickly they are facing another embarrassment in Brisbane next weekend when they take on the in form Brumbies. The Reds have conceded 106 points in two games which is incredible for the defending Champions and even though they are missing many of their key players this part of their game is atrocious. It was only a month ago that the Reds faced the Force in Brisbane winning 35-20 in a hard fight game, but since then they have lost two crucial No.10's in Mike Harris and Ben Lucas with the incumbent Dallan Murphy selected straight out of club rugby. Murphy is a useful player but until he settles into the rhythm of Super Rugby it is hard to expect too much from him just yet and he looked uncomfortable and out of place playing at this level. Last year the Reds season was largely defined after winning three matches in South Africa, a feat no other Australian team had managed before but unfortunately this year their trek to the Republic could signal the start of their decline. They lost to the Sharks in Durban 27-22 before being smashed 61-8 by the Bulls and their game against the lowly rated Force team in Perth was meant to be the beginning of their revival. The Force have never had the consistency that it takes to be a serious contender as was shown after they defeated the Waratahs in Sydney 21-20 before falling to the Rebels in Melbourne a week later so their reputation was certainly on the line against the Reds at home. They played with enormous enthusiasm leading the Reds for the entire match with bunch of unknown players along side of Wallabies Nathan Sharpe and captain David Pocock who just get better with age. The Force scored the first 21 points of the match before Reds prop James Slipper crossed the line but they were never going to catch the runaway train and when replacement No.10 Ben Seymour scored early in the second half the game was over. Without Cooper the Reds lack the flair that set the rugby world alight last year and they play without the enthusiasm and drive needed to defend their title which is looking shaky. The Force scored five tries in a dominating performance with fullback Dave Harvey contributing twenty points of his own with 4 conversions and 4 penalties and the Reds were lucky that the score wasn't greater. The Reds season is now on the line when they face the Brumbies next weekend and though they are expected to regroup at home they simply do not have the depth in talent to patch up the gaps in their player line up.

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