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Rugby World Cup QF Lineups: South Africa v Wales

By djcoilrugby on October 14, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 16, 2015 Rugby World Cup QF Lineups: South Africa v Wales Doug Coil October 17, 2015 South Africa v Wales, Quarter Finals, Twickenham, London, Kick off 16:00- 11am ET Referee: Wayne Barnes Assistant Referee: George Clancy, JP Doyle; TV Match Official: Graham Hughes South Africa has made only one change as JP Pietersen’s returns to Springboks starting XV. Bryan Habana has a chance to become the Rugby World Cup leading try scorer. He has 15 tries. Schalk Burger will set a new South Africa record being in his 18th Rugby World Cup match. Wales has made 3 changes from…

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Eagles Lose To Japan In Final Rugby World Cup Match

By djcoilrugby on October 12, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 11, 2015 Eagles Lose To Japan In Final Rugby World Cup Match Photo: Universal Sports Broadcast Doug Coil The Eagles entered their final Pool B match against Japan hoping to gain their first win of the tournament. Based on Scotland’s victory against Samoa, Japan wanted to finish strong, as they had secured third place in the Pool. If they won, they would become the first team to win 3 matches, yet no advance to the Quarterfinals. The United States started strong, getting on the board first as AJ MacGinty slotted a penalty kick 4 minutes into the match. The…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: USA v Japan

By djcoilrugby on October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: USA v Japan Doug Coil October 11, 2015 USA v Japan, Pool B, Kingsholm, Gloucester, Kick off 20:00 – 3pm ET Referee: Glen Jackson Assistant Referee: John Lacey, Federico Anselmi; TV Match Official: Shaun Veldsman USA have made 13 changes to the starting line-up that lost to South Africa. Only Samu Manoa and Zach Test remain as starters. It will be Chris Wyles 11th World Cup appearance, which will equal the USA team record held by Mike MacDonald. He can also move into second place in World Cup scoring for the USA. Japan…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Italy v Romania

By djcoilrugby on October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Italy v Romania Doug Coil October 11, 2015 Italy v Romania, Pool D, Sandy Park, Exeter, Kick off 14:30- 9:30am ET Referee: Pascal Gauzere Assistant Referee: Jerome Garces, Mike Fraser; TV Match Official: George Ayoub Jacques Brunel has made 2 changes for Italy that lost to Ireland. Alessandro Zanni replaces captain Sergio Parisse, who is not on the 23 man roster. The other change is Tommaso Benvenuti at inside center for Gonzalo Garcia. Quintin Geldenhuys will take over as captain. Leonardo Ghiraldini, a hooker, is out with an injury. At 576 caps, this…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: France v Ireland

By djcoilrugby on October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: France v Ireland Doug Coil October 11, 2015 France v Ireland, Pool D, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Kick off 16:45- 11:450am ET Referee: Nigel Owens Assistant Referee: Wayne Barnes, Leighton Hodges; TV Match Official: Graham Hughes France head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made 2 changes to his starting XV from the win against Canada. Number eight Louis Picamoles and wing Noa Nakaitaci return to the starting lineup. Damien Chouly switches from number eight to openside flanker. Picamoles will win his 50th cap, becoming the 53rd player to do so. This is a key…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Argentina v Namibia

By djcoilrugby on October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Argentina v Namibia Doug Coil October 11, 2015 Argentina v Namibia, Pool C, Leicester City Stadium, Leicester, Kick off 12:00- 7am ET Referee: Pascal Gauzere Assistant Referee: Jerome Garces, Mike Fraser; TV Match Official: George Ayoub Argentina has 11 changes to the starting XV which beat Tonga. Only Guido Petti, Pablo Matera, Martin Landajo and Matias Moroni remain as starters. It is both the youngest side in recent years at just over 26 and an inexperienced side by Argentina rugby standards with 349 caps. Namibia has also made 11 changes from their narrow…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: England v Uruguay

By djcoilrugby on October 8, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 9, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: England v Uruguay Doug Coil October 10, 2015 England v Uruguay, Pool A, Manchester City Stadium, Manchester, Kick off 20:00- 3pm ET Referee: Chris Pollock Assistant Referee: Angus Gardner, Federico Anselmi; TV Match Official: George Ayoub England have made eight changes from their loss to Australia. The team has 475 test caps, which is one of their least experienced sides for RWC matches. George Ford, Alex Goode, Henry Slade, Jack Nowell, Danny Care, Nick Easter, James Haskell, and Mako Vunipola, will all start for the first time at Rugby World Cup 2015. Care, Nowell,…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Australia v Wales

By djcoilrugby on October 8, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 8, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Australia v Wales Doug Coil October 10, 2015 Australia v Wales, Pool A, Twickenham, London, Kick off 16:45- 11:450am ET Referee: Craig Joubert Assistant Referee: Jerome Garces, Stuart Berry; TV Match Official: Shaun Veldsman Michael Cheika has made three changes from the team that defeated England. Sean McMahon replaces the suspended Michael Hooper at Flanker, while Drew Mitchell replaces the injured Rob Horne on the wing. Dean Mumm also starts at Lock. Warren Gatland has made six changes to the starting line-up that defeated Fiji. George North will start at outside center for…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Samoa v Scotland

By djcoilrugby on October 8, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 8, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Samoa v Scotland Doug Coil October 10, 2015 Samoa v Scotland, Pool B, St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Kick off 14:30 – 9:30am ET Referee: Jaco Peyper Assistant Referee: JP Doyle, Marius Mitrea; TV Match Official: Ben Skeen Samoa made seven changes from their loss to Japan in the backrow and in the centers. Rey Lee-Lo (12) and George Pisi (13) combine at center for the first time in a test, as do Maurie Fa’asavalu (6), Jack Lam (7) and Alafoti Fa’osiliva (8). Scrum-half Kahn Fotuali’i will captain the team, as back-rower…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: New Zealand v Tonga

By djcoilrugby on October 7, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 7, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: New Zealand v Tonga Doug Coil October 9, 2015 New Zealand v Tonga, Pool C, St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Kick off 20:00 – 3pm ET Referee: George Clancy Assistant Referee: Romain Poite, Stuart Berry; TV Match Official: Shaun Veldsman New Zealand have made sic changes in the starting lineup that won against Georgia. Richies McCaw is being rested and Kieran Read takes over a captian for this match. “Ma’a Nonu returns to the starting line-up to become the sixth All Black to make his 100th career test appearance, behind Richie McCaw…

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Eagles Lose to South Africa After Springbok Second Half Surge

By djcoilrugby on October 7, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 7, 2015 Eagles Lose to South Africa After Springbok Second Half Surge Photo: South African Rugby Doug Coil South Africa v United States, Pool B, The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. The Rugby World Cup is a marathon where the entire squad needs to be utilized to keep the players fresh and performing well. With a short turnaround coming up against Japan on Sunday and a perceived match where South Africa was a likely winner, the Eagles squad was comprised mainly of players who have had the least amount of playing time.Not only would this develop players, but…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Namibia v Georgia

By djcoilrugby on October 5, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 5, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Namibia v Georgia Doug Coil October 7, 2015 Namibia v Georgia, Pool C, Sandy Park, Exeter, Kick off 20:00 – 3pm ET Referee: George Clancy Assistant Referee: Romain Poite, Stuart Berry; TV Match Official: Shaun Veldsman Namibia’s side will be their most experienced and oldest side. The starting XV has 398 test caps over 100 caps more than their previous most Rugby World Cup line-up. They also average slightly over 29 years. There are six changes from their loss to Tonga. Forwards include, Johnny Redelinghuys at loosehead prop, PJ Van Lill at Lock,…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: South Africa v United States

By djcoilrugby on October 5, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 5, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: South Africa v United States Doug Coil October 7, 2015 South Africa v United States, Pool B, The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, Kick off 16:45 – 11:45am ET Referee: Pascal Gauzere; Assistant Referee: Nigel Owens, Mike Fraser; TV Match Official: George Ayoub The Springboks have made two changes to the starting line-up that defeated Scotland. Frans Malherbe will start at tight-head prop and Lwazi Mvovo comes in at wing. Schalk Burger will make his 17th appearance in a World Cup match, which equals a team record. Fourie du Preez will captain…

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Rugby World Cup Lineups: Fiji v Uruguay

By djcoilrugby on October 4, 2015 Rugby World Cup

October 4, 2015 Rugby World Cup Lineups: Fiji v Uruguay Doug Coil October 6, 2015 Fiji v Uruguay, Pool A, Stadiummk, Milton Keynes, Kick off 20:00 – 3pm ET Referee: JP Doyle; Assistant Referee: Jaco Peyper, Leighton Hodges; TV Match Official: Graham Hughes Fiji’s side will be their oldest in 12 years, averaging over 29 years. Four changes were made from the loss to Wales. Nemani Nadolo also returns from suspension to the left wing. Uruguay side will be its most experienced starting XV of Rugby World Cup 2015 with 453 caps. The team hopes that this will help them…

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