Munster vs Australia TM EOFY 2010

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Australia: Lachie Turner, Rod Davies, Pat McCabe, Anthony Fainga'a, Luke Morahan, Berrick Barnes (capt), Luke Burgess, Richard Brown, Matt Hodgson, Scott Higginbotham, Rob Simmons, Dean Mumm, Salesi Ma'afu, Saia Fainga'a, Ben Daley. Res: Tatafu Polota-Nau, James Slipper, Van Humphries, Pat McCutcheon, Nick Phipps, Matt Giteau, Peter Hynes.

Munster: Johne Murphy, Doug Howlett, Keith Earls, Sam Tuitupou, Denis Hurley, Paul Warwick, Duncan Williams, James Coughlan (capt), Niall Ronan, Peter O'Mahony, Ian Nagle, Billy Holland, Peter Borlase, Damien Varley, Wian du Preez. Res: Mike Sherry, Stephen Archer, Brian Hayes, Tommy O'Donnell, Conor Murray, Scott Deasy, Barry Murphy.

[Alucard]

so che non c'entra niente, però come ho detto in un'altro topic, sono alquanto infastidito dal fatto che il turno infrasettimanale non venga giocato in Italia, mi spiego, perchè la FIR non organizza durante l'EOYT degli incontri infrasettimanali per la nazionale A (che cmq questa settimana gioca con il Tonga giusto?) con le squadre che ospitiamo? sarebbe molto costruttivo non vi pare? e poi non ci inventeremmo nulla, qui nell'emisfero nord i turni infrasettimanali si giocano contro le squadre di campionato e durante lo Spring Tour giocano i Maori e le rappresentative A dell'Australia e Sud Africa (anche se quest'ultima è un po più raro), è davvero così difficele da fare? quali saranno i motivi?

[nino22]

Munster batte Australia 15 a 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Troppo felice ragazzi!!!
Lo streaming si vedeva da far schifo, qualita pessima e sempre a scatti però bastava per far capire un grande clima al Thomond Park ... devo assolutamente scaricarla, un bel pernacchio a Sky per non averla trasmessa .....
C'mon Munster!!!!!

[Alucard]

da planetrugby:

Fly-half Paul Warwick kicked all of Munster's points including two drop goals as the Irish club scored a 15-6 win over the touring Wallabies on Tuesday.

A laboured performance from Australia's midweek side put Head Coach Robbie Deans under increased pressure as Munster triumphed at a wet and windy Thomond Park.

Former Australia Sevens captain Paul Warwick landed three penalties and two drop goals to down his countrymen and add another famous win to Munster's proud history.

With Australia smarting from their disappointing 35-18 defeat to England, Deans called on his second string to produce a winning performance ahead of their Test against Italy on Saturday.

But in heavy rain showers and a howling wind, the Wallabies looked disinterested at times, particularly during a second half which a largely youthful Munster outfit comfortably dominated.

The hosts lacked the necessary invention to breach the Australian try-line, going closest through a series of pick-and-go efforts close to the posts. In the end, Warwick's kicking haul was enough to seal Munster's fourth victory over Australia, after previous wins in 1967, 1981 and 1992.

The Wallabies, who face Ireland in their Rugby World Cup pool next year, had the wind behind them from the off but were held to a 6-6 half-time scoreline.

Berrick Barnes, the visitors' captain, struck a pinpoint second-minute penalty to punish Niall Ronan for a ruck offence.

Australia then coughed up a couple of penalties, the second after a purposeful maul from the Munster forwards, and another surge from the forwards set up Warwick for a successful drop goal from right in front of the posts.

A promising position for Australia was spoilt by a crooked lineout throw from Saia Faingaa, and Munster were impressive out of touch, with young lock Ian Nagle a towering presence.

The Wallabies were sent scurrying back towards their try-line in the 21st minute, Rod Davies rescuing the situation after new Munster prop Peter Borlase and the lively Keith Earls had sparked a kick chase.

From the resulting scrum, Munster threatened through Warwick before the forwards were held up. A powerful shove in the scrum got the Wallabies out of trouble, winning them a relieving penalty.

Barnes kicked his second successful penalty in the 29th minute and Munster had Peter O'Mahony to thank for a well-timed tackle on Luke Morahan, as Davies loomed on the right.

But hands in the ruck saw Australian centre Anthony Faingaa sin-binned before half-time, after repeated warnings from referee Bryce Lawrence.

Munster, roared on by an attendance of 21,314, levelled through Warwick's brilliantly controlled kick from the left.

The Munster out-half was a pivotal figure in the third quarter, landing two crisply struck penalties as Earls held the ball upright in the swirling wind.

The initiative was clearly with Munster and up-and-coming talents including man of the match Nagle and O'Mahony maintained a huge work rate. By contrast, Australia's efforts slid and handling errors blighted even Barnes.

Starved of possession and territory, Deans' men let their discipline slip and Munster had near misses when scrum-half Duncan Williams was held up short of the line and Johne Murphy failed to link with Doug Howlett when the New Zealander was the better option.

Warwick was off target with three more penalty attempts - two from difficult angles on the right and another kick from distance found the right hand post. But his snap drop goal, on the hour mark, was enough to get the current Magners League leaders over the finish line.

Some committed defence from the lacklustre Wallabies kept Munster try-less. However, a late yellow card for prop Ben Daley, who infringed at a ruck in his 22, signalled the end for the men in gold and green.

The scorers

For Munster:
Pens: Warwick 3
Drops: Warwick 2

For Australia:
Pens: Barnes 2

Yellow cards: A.Faingaa (Australia -30th min - repeated ruck infringement); Daley (Australia -76th min - repeated ruck infringement)

[paolo.bf]

il match venerdi Italia A - Tonga, sto cercando un link (vivo a Londra) se qualcuno mi sa indicare un link, grazie in anticipo, potete anche contattarmi a:
paolo_bf@hotmail.com

[bobrock]

Munster batte Australia 15 a 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Troppo felice ragazzi!!!
Lo streaming si vedeva da far schifo, qualita pessima e sempre a scatti però bastava per far capire un grande clima al Thomond Park ... devo assolutamente scaricarla, un bel pernacchio a Sky per non averla trasmessa .....
C'mon Munster!!!!!

Scusa se mi faccio gli affari tuoi, ma mi risulta che la partita fosse trasmessa da ESPN, che fa parte del pacchetto SKY UK a cui ti sei abbonato. O no ?

[nino22]

Munster batte Australia 15 a 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Troppo felice ragazzi!!!
Lo streaming si vedeva da far schifo, qualita pessima e sempre a scatti però bastava per far capire un grande clima al Thomond Park ... devo assolutamente scaricarla, un bel pernacchio a Sky per non averla trasmessa .....
C'mon Munster!!!!!

Scusa se mi faccio gli affari tuoi, ma mi risulta che la partita fosse trasmessa da ESPN, che fa parte del pacchetto SKY UK a cui ti sei abbonato. O no ?

Nn mettiamo il dito nella piaga ..... causa ritardi con l'antennista + impegni lavorativi miei, mi montano il tutto questa settimana, nonostante a casa abbia decoder e smart card .... non sai che rabbia .........