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da wikipedia: SANZAR is an abbrevation of the South African Rugby Union, the New Zealand Rugby Football Union and the Australian Rugby Union. The three unions own joint rights to the Super 14 and Tri Nations
MMMMMMMUUUUUUUUAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH giuro che sono innocente, mi trovavo a 700 chilometri e su un'altra isola, ero a cena a Nelson a casa di amici e ho 8 testimoni oculari di specchiata onestà! Fra l'altro il cuoco era un famosissimo chef e le portate erano accompagnate da un'importante degustazione guidata di vini, tanto che la partita stava per passare in cavalleria e mi sono imposto per registrarla col my sky e guardarla in differita di un'ora.
Inquietante però quest'ondata di crimine, anche a Sonny Bill Williams secondo l'articolo avevano fatto la casa a maggio. Forse è per quello che si ritira dal rugby, magari vuole dedicarsi alla giustizia e diventare il batman di Waikato...
Agli amici che compaiono dagli abissi di internet solo quando l'Italia le prende, gustando il momento con rara intensità: grazie.
Grazie.
Grazie perché mi avete fatto capire il senso di tutti quei video porno in cui i mariti si sollazzano vedendo la moglie soddisfatta da un estraneo.
Sì è vero, ma come ho avuto la possibilità di spiegare in passato, non era un criminale finchè non è andato a vivere dai galeotti... A Wellington era un santo!
Non mi ero accorto che Planet Rugby avesse pubblicato il XV del torneo... ovvio che ormai siamo tutti sintonizzati sulle nazionali, ma per completezza d'informazione lo posto comunque:
15 Andre Taylor (Hurricanes): The Hurricanes scored 58 tries in 2012 and Taylor was responsible for many of them. With speed to burn, a quick turn of pace and a sidestep to match, Taylor scored 10 tries in 2012 and assisted in several more. Desperataly unlucky not to make the All Blacks squad, but at only 24-years of age 'Razor' has plenty of time to convince Steve Hansen otherwise.
Next best: Robbie Robinson (Chiefs)
14 JP Pietersen (Sharks): Made a slow start to the season and took some time to get into his groove in his new role of outside centre, but rediscovered his touch when moved back out wide where he would become the Sharks' most influential and dangerous backline player.
Next best: Willie Roux (Cheetahs)
13 Conrad Smith (Hurricanes): Took a lot on his plate after being appointed captain of a side that were written off by all in sundry before the season kicked off. However, the All Black centre led from the front in every match and brought back bucketloads of respect to the franchise as well as proving to be one of the competition's most valuable players in the process.
Next best:Tamati Ellisson (Highlanders)
12 Sonny Bill Williams (Chiefs): All eyes were on the tournament's - arguably even the world's - highest profile player when the Chiefs' campaign got under way. And it's fair to say the former Crusaders midfielder became an instrumental part of the Chiefs' backline, where his creativity, vision and trademark offloads proved valuable assets all season. He has now won almost every trophy on offer in the southern hemisphere since his return to New Zealand, and, tellingly, has played a central role in each of those successes.
Next best: Ryan Crotty (Crusaders)
11 Julian Savea (Hurricanes): Often compared with rugby great Jonah Lomu, the powerfully built winger's strength and speed proved a constant threat down the left wing for the 'Canes. All Blacks selection came in the midst of some hot form, while his nine Super Rugby tries were second only to team-mate Andre Taylor (10).
Next best: Bjorn Basson (Bulls)
10 Aaron Cruden (Chiefs): Proved more often than not that he is fast evolving into a fly-half of the absolute highest quality. Cruden's vision and attacking play was outstanding, whilst his goal-kicking was near flawless - it was no surprise he finished the season as the leading points scorer (251). He regularly broke the line and helped sparked tries in broken play.
Next best: Beauden Barrett (Hurricanes)
9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow (Chiefs): This was decided by a flip of the coin. Tails was the call, and Kerr-Barlow makes the cut ahead of Will Genia. The 21-year-old livewire Chiefs halfback has had the benefit of operating behind a dominant pack most of the season but showed he could turn bad ball into good too. His energy on attack produced a lot of momentum and front-foot ball for the Chiefs, while his defence was generally solid.
Next best: Will Genia (Reds)
8 Kieran Read (Crusaders): Played a starring role for the Crusaders and was in scintillating form before a rib injury cruely cut short his campaign. The dynamic number eight, who's presence was sorely missed in the semi-final, also led the red and black army manfully in the absence of regular skipper Richie McCaw.
Next best: Keegan Daniel (Sharks)
7 Marcell Coetzee (Sharks): One of the finds of the season, Coetzee's rise to fame has remnants of an almost fairytale like quality after the 21-year-old's superb form was rewarded with a Test cap. At season's end, he's now a regular part of the Springbok set-up.
Next best: Michael Hooper (Brumbies)
6 Adam Thomson (Highlanders): We know Chiefs loose forward Liam Messam was perhaps the most popular choice following his stellar performances in the finals. But throughout the season, we just felt Thomson was more consistent of the two. Cue the hate mail...
Next best: Liam Messam (Chiefs)
5 Brodie Retallick (Chiefs): Retallick's excellent line-out play coupled with strong ball running and big defence were invaluable assets to the Chiefs. It's no wonder he started nearly every match for the eventual Super Rugby winners.
Next best: Juandre Kruger (Bulls)
4 Eben Etzebeth (Stormers): A player earmarked for a big future, the young lock took his debut Super Rugby season by storm thanks to a series of eye-catching performances that paved the way for a deserved Springbok call-up. It's incredible to think he is still just 20...
Next best: Luke Romano (Crusaders)
3 Dean Greyling (Bulls): Ok, we know he's not a tighthead but the 120kg prop turned in several wholly committed performances for the Bulls and shades out Chiefs front-rower Ben Tameifuna. It was Greyling's try against the Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld that did it for us after he threw an audacious dummy on Israel Dagg before sprinting to the tryline, and of course finishing with a big dive.
Next best: Ben Tameifuna (Chiefs)
2 Bismarck du Plessis (Sharks): The Sharks rake made our Team of the Week more regularly than any other hooker this season, so it was pretty much a given that Du Plessis would once again get the nod thanks to a number of barnstorming performances.
Next best: Adriaan Strauss (Cheetahs)
1 Sona Taumalolo (Chiefs): The Chiefs' top try-scorer and fan favourite joins French side Perpignan with a Super Rugby title under his belt. During this season though, the mobile loosehead prop became something of a cult figure for the Hamilton franchise, and Chiefs supporters will be sad to see him go.
Next best: Tendai Mtawarira
Dal 10 al 15 sono d'accordo; il 9 secondo me era piu' fra Perenara e Aaron Smith che fra Kerr-Barlow e Genia; l'8 l'avrei dato a Daniel, Read e' partito un po' in sordina e si e' infortunato alla fine; per il 7 si sono dimenticati di Pocock e Gill mentre Coetzee si doveva giocare il 6 con Messam; le seconde ci possono stare; Greyling no ma non saprei chi mettere, non ho visto piloni destri cosi' stradominanti; giusti gli altri due.
L'avevo vista anche io e devo dire che sono per lo più d'accordo con la loro rosa.
Pocock 7 ci poteva stare ma coetzee quest'anno e' stato spaventoso!A 6 difficile non premiare la stagione di Thomson che ha provato a tenere gli highlanders in vita insieme a Gear (dimenticato invece nella classifica al posto di Basson).Gill e' un gran giocatore ma quest'anno quelli menzionati sono stati meglio secondo me:torno su coetzee che e' stato devastante quest''anno,davvero un bel giocatore a 21 anni!
Planetrugby ogni tanto perde il lume della ragione: Genia per metà stagione ha fatto schifo, Coetzee è un 6 e a 6 ci dovrebbe stare Messam.
Read è stato infortunato per buona parte della stagione, capisco il giocatore, ma non è stato l'8 del torneo, Higginbotham almeno ha giocato tutto l'anno e ha segnato sistematicamente, per quanto sgabbiani è stato oggettivamente più in forma.
Dirò una bestemmia: a me è piaciuto tanto Gareth Delve quest'anno, in mezzo a dei Rebels in crescita (ma con le solite difficoltà), in ogni partita c'era un giocatore del pack che notavi sistematicamente. Però non sono arrivati ai playoff.
Il 7 dell'anno per me è Gill, solo per i 20 anni d'età e quello che ha fatto per TUTTO l'anno!
Chiaro che McCaw, Read e altri sono più forti di questa gente, però se prendi il XV del torneo devi sia rispettare i ruoli che lo stato di forma!
Tallonatore di riserva sicuramente Squeaky Moore. Immenso tutta la stagione, sfigato all'ultima giornata in una squadra che... boh svenimento di massa tipo FlashForward?!
The Honey Badger...
Goes vertical!
Coming soon to your screens!
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