Rugby: All Blacks - Ireland Test Matches

**Bad Company** · 06-06-2006, 12:28 AM

This Saturday is the first of 2 Test matches between Ireland and New Zealand.

The All Blacks team to play this weekend is.

ALL BLACKS: 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Doug Howlett, 13 Ma'a Nonu, 12 Aaron Mauger, 11 Joe Rokocoko, 10 Luke McAlister, 9 Byron Kelleher; 8 Rodney So'oialo, 7 Richie McCaw, 6 Marty Holah, 5 Greg Rawlinson, 4 Chris Jack, 3 Carl Hayman, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Clarke Dermody. Reserves: 16 Anton Oliver, 17 Neemia Tialata, 18 Troy Flavell, 19 Jerome Kaino, 20 Jimmy Cowan, 21 David Hill, 22 Scott Hamilton.

The Irish team to play this weekend is.

IRELAND: 15 Geordan Murphy, 14 Shane Horgan, 13 Brian O'Driscoll (c), 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Andrew Trimble, 10 Ronan O'Gara, 9 Peter Stringer, 8 Denis Leamy, 7 David Wallace, 6 Neil Best, 5 Paul O'Connell, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 John Hayes, 2 Jerry Flannery, 1 Marcus Horan. Reserves: 16 Rory Best, 17 Bryan Young, 18 Mick O'Driscoll, 19 Keith Gleeson, 20 Isaac Boss, 21 Denis Hickie, 22 Girvan Dempsey.

Ireland secured the Triple Crown in the Six Nations, defeating England, Wales and Scotland, while Munster recently won the Heineken Cup, Leinster were beaten semifinalists and Ulster claimed the Celtic League crown.

This is the first test match of the year for the All Blacks, and they have chosen to rest alot of first string players for the Argentina game next month.
The All Blacks shouldn't have any problems defeating the Irish side, but the Irish will stand their best chances ever of beating the All Blacks, coming off a strong season, and with their Captain Brian O'Driscall back in the fold.

**Bad Company** · 06-07-2006, 01:25 AM

NZ playing 2 Openside Flankers is also going to be massive domination at the breakdown.

**Cuzziebro** · 06-10-2006, 12:04 AM

I'm just happy that Nonu and McAlister made it in the team. Also big plus having Troy Flavell in the side.

**Bad Company** · 06-10-2006, 01:03 AM

I dunno about flavell, I'd rather see Reuben Thorne in the side.

**Cuzziebro** · 06-10-2006, 03:40 AM

Yeah I think he had a great Super 14 season.

**Team Sheep** · 06-10-2006, 06:27 AM

Narrow one for you there boys.

**Bad Company** · 06-10-2006, 10:47 PM

shit, I know. You could definateyl tell that team had only been together for a week or so. Better pick it up next test!

**Wengerland** · 06-18-2006, 07:24 AM

Two good Test matches, the Irish were a tad unlucky not to win one of them really. Both sides are way ahead of England while Robinson remains in charge though, the cunt.

**Bad Company** · 06-19-2006, 07:00 PM

Ireland V Australia this weekend should be good. And Argentina have their best chance at beating the All Blacks as well.

06-06-2006, 12:28 AM	#1
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Rugby: All Blacks - Ireland Test Matches This Saturday is the first of 2 Test matches between Ireland and New Zealand. The All Blacks team to play this weekend is. ALL BLACKS: 15 Mils Muliaina, 14 Doug Howlett, 13 Ma'a Nonu, 12 Aaron Mauger, 11 Joe Rokocoko, 10 Luke McAlister, 9 Byron Kelleher; 8 Rodney So'oialo, 7 Richie McCaw, 6 Marty Holah, 5 Greg Rawlinson, 4 Chris Jack, 3 Carl Hayman, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Clarke Dermody. Reserves: 16 Anton Oliver, 17 Neemia Tialata, 18 Troy Flavell, 19 Jerome Kaino, 20 Jimmy Cowan, 21 David Hill, 22 Scott Hamilton. The Irish team to play this weekend is. IRELAND: 15 Geordan Murphy, 14 Shane Horgan, 13 Brian O'Driscoll (c), 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Andrew Trimble, 10 Ronan O'Gara, 9 Peter Stringer, 8 Denis Leamy, 7 David Wallace, 6 Neil Best, 5 Paul O'Connell, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 John Hayes, 2 Jerry Flannery, 1 Marcus Horan. Reserves: 16 Rory Best, 17 Bryan Young, 18 Mick O'Driscoll, 19 Keith Gleeson, 20 Isaac Boss, 21 Denis Hickie, 22 Girvan Dempsey. Ireland secured the Triple Crown in the Six Nations, defeating England, Wales and Scotland, while Munster recently won the Heineken Cup, Leinster were beaten semifinalists and Ulster claimed the Celtic League crown. This is the first test match of the year for the All Blacks, and they have chosen to rest alot of first string players for the Argentina game next month. The All Blacks shouldn't have any problems defeating the Irish side, but the Irish will stand their best chances ever of beating the All Blacks, coming off a strong season, and with their Captain Brian O'Driscall back in the fold. badassmofo HALL OF FAME Heyman Inducted 05-08-07 YOUR Hero Inducted 08-08-07 The Naitch Inducted 04-10-07 Pepsi Man Inducted 25-11-07 RIP Funky Fly Inducted 10-12-07 FakeRazor Inducted 14-12-07 DMI Inducted 20-02-08 Vietnamese Crippler Inducted 21-02-08 Weapon X Inducted 20-06-08 Anybody Thrilla Inducted 04-06-11 Kapoutman Inducted 04-06-11 Sixx Inducted 04-06-11 Downunder Inducted 16-06-12 Zelda Inducted 16-06-12

06-07-2006, 01:25 AM	#2
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	NZ playing 2 Openside Flankers is also going to be massive domination at the breakdown.

06-10-2006, 12:04 AM	#3
Cuzziebro '11&'15 RWC CHAMPIONS Posts: 1,569	I'm just happy that Nonu and McAlister made it in the team. Also big plus having Troy Flavell in the side.

06-10-2006, 01:03 AM	#4
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	I dunno about flavell, I'd rather see Reuben Thorne in the side.

06-10-2006, 03:40 AM	#5
Cuzziebro '11&'15 RWC CHAMPIONS Posts: 1,569	Yeah I think he had a great Super 14 season.

06-10-2006, 06:27 AM	#6
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	Narrow one for you there boys.

06-10-2006, 10:47 PM	#7
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	shit, I know. You could definateyl tell that team had only been together for a week or so. Better pick it up next test!

06-18-2006, 07:24 AM	#8
Wengerland Theo Zagorakis Posts: 7,148	Two good Test matches, the Irish were a tad unlucky not to win one of them really. Both sides are way ahead of England while Robinson remains in charge though, the cunt.

06-19-2006, 07:00 PM	#9
Bad Company Mad Posts: 26,228	Ireland V Australia this weekend should be good. And Argentina have their best chance at beating the All Blacks as well.