Today’s “kind of test match” kicks off at Newlands at 5pm. […]
Posts tagged with: Ali Williams
South Africa v World XV
11 Jul 15 15:23 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 255 Comments
A chat with a Toulon star
17 Jun 14 13:11 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 33 Comments
I must admit, it has been hectic getting hold of Mr Craig Bruce Burden. He had a Heineken Cup final, Top 14 final and a match against his country! However Craig made time! In a massive week in his career! […]
Centurion Williams to lead Blues
27 Jun 13 11:03 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
Ali Williams will earn his 100th Super Rugby match for the Blues when he leads his team onto Growthpoint Kings Park this Saturday. […]
14 changes for All Blacks
15 Nov 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The All Blacks have made 14 changes to the team that beat Scotland over the weekend, to do the business against Italy this weekend. Kieran Read takes over the captaincy from Richie McCaw, who takes a complete break from the match 23. […]
Two debutants in experienced All Black tour squad
29 Oct 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
The All Blacks have named their squad for their tour of Europe with two uncapped players called into the 32 man squad that has 1103 caps amongst them. […]
Faumuina joins All Blacks for Rugby Championship
5 Aug 12 06:33 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 4 Comments
Duncan Johnstone writes on Stuff.co.nz that Auckland and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina is the only new face named in the 28-man All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. […]
Blues make changes for Lions
9 May 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
The Blues team to take on the Lions this weekend has been announced, with a number of changes coming through as a result of injury. The backline will see a massive shuffle as coach Pat Lam fills the gaps left by 11 injured players. […]
Blues team to face Rebels
3 Apr 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
The Blues team to face the Rebels this weekend has been announced, after the team had their bye last weekend, with Keven Mealamu back in the starting team following his calf injury. […]
Blues make changes for Stormers
14 Mar 12 08:08 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
The Blues team to face the Stormers in Cape Town this weekend has been announced, with Rene Ranger suspended and not available for this weekend’s match. […]
Blues go for consistency
29 Feb 12 09:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 50 Comments
Following their narrow loss to the Crusaders in the opening round, the Blues will take on the Chiefs this weekend, and have named a slightly changed team to do the business. […]
Blues announce potent backline
22 Feb 12 07:48 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
The Blues have announced their team to take on the Crusaders in the opening game of this season’s Super Rugby campaign, and what a match it is going to be. […]
Super Rugby preview – Blues
13 Feb 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 13 Comments
The Blues go into the year’s Super Rugby campaign with one of the better squads they have had in years, with a strong forward pack linking up with a potent looking backline. […]
All Blacks named for Port Elizabeth
18 Aug 11 07:18 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 12 Comments
All Blacks.com reports that the All Black coaches have named the All Black team to play South Africa at 3am on Sunday morning (NZT). […]
McCaw, Carter + 7 All Blacks rested for PE
12 Aug 11 08:52 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 28 Comments
The Kiwis must have realised that leaving “injured” players behind rather than touring with them is actually a good idea, except that they haven’t bothered with making it farcical by telling porky pies. […]
Match Review – Blues runover Rebels
22 Apr 11 23:34 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 5 Comments
All Blacks.com reports it wasn’t exactly a Good Friday for the Blues but they will take their bonus point 40-23 victory over the gallant Melbourne Rebels at North Harbour Stadium knowing their inconsistent demons still plague them. […]