Northern Hemisphere V Southern Hemisphere

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Been about a year since we've busted out on of these, so with the end of year tours in full force I thought it was about time to do another, plus I am bored as....SO make a 22 of players from each hemisphere.

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Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Only selecting players currently in their Countries side.

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

1. Gethin Jenkins (Wales)
2. Lee Mears (England)
3. Sylvain Marconnet (France)
4. Simon Shaw (England)
5. Paul O'Connell (Ireland) (C)
6. Thierry Dusautoir (France)
7. David Wallace (Ireland)
8. Imanol Harinordoquy (France)
9. Harry Ellis (England)
10. Stephen Jones (Wales)
11. Vincent Clerc (France)
12. Jamie Roberts (Wales)
13. Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland)
14. Tommy Bowe (Ireland
15. Damien Traille (France)

16. Matthew Rees (Wales)
17. Adam Jones (Wales)
18. Sébastien Chabal (France)
19. Mauro Bergamasco (Italy)
20. Mike Blair (Scotland)
21. Ronan O'Gara (Ireland)
22. Yannick Jauzion (France)

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

1. Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)
2. Bismark du Plessis (South Africa)
3. John Smit (South Africa) (C)
4. Bakkies Botha (South Africa)
5. Victor Matfield (South Africa)
6. Heinrich Brussouw (South Africa)
7. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
8. Pierre Spies (South Africa)
9. Fourie du Preez (South Africa)
10. Daniel Carter (New Zealand)
11. Sitiveni Sivivatu (New Zealand)
12. Jaque Fourie (South Africa)
13. Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
14. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
15. Mils Muliana (New Zealand)

16. Andrew Hore (New Zealand)
17. Benn Robinson (Australia)
18. Brad Thorn (New Zealand)
19. George Smith (Australia)
20. Jimmy Cowan (New Zealand)
21. Matt Giteau (Australia)
22. Adam Ashley Cooper (Australia)

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Guru Posts: 6033 Age: 19 Location: Wellington

The only changes id make to the southern hemisphere team is Ma'a Nonu at 12. And possibly Jane on the wing instead of Sivivatu

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

I just realised I put no Australians in the starting line up Shocked

and going over it again I can see why...

I rate Nonu and Fourie pretty evenly just think Fourie all up has had a better season, although he does spend most his time in 13. Sivi I sure wasn't sold on, but don't really think many if any are more deserving.

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Subject: Re: Northern Hemisphere V Southern Hemisphere Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:26 pm

Hendo Maroon wrote:

I just realised I put no Australians in the starting line up Shocked

and going over it again I can see why...

Yea after the season they've had I dont think there can be too many arguments there.

Robinson would probably get closest although I'd still go with Woody too given how long he's been dominant in that position.

And while AAC's been their best player by some margin this year, his versatility is also what makes him the perfect bench man.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

So all in all do you agree on my side 40/20? anything you would change?

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Subject: Re: Northern Hemisphere V Southern Hemisphere Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:38 pm

Hendo Maroon wrote:

So all in all do you agree on my side 40/20? anything you would change?

Na mate, thats how I'd go too.

Only possible option is whether Thorn would suit a bench spot over someone line say Danie Russouw who can cover lock/blindside? Would be happy either way though because Thorn has been huge for us this year.

All up thats a hell of a team that would give the NH boys a right walloping I reckon. Hell, they'd never see the ball with McCaw and Brussouw working in tandem.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Yea I would love to see Brussouw and McCaw on the same team. Fair point about Thorn, just didn't want to leave him out.

They definitely should have a match like this, even if it was this time of year over there I wouldn't mind. It would be HUGE!

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Guru Posts: 5096 Age: 28 Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Hell - and TBF there are quite a few NH players producing the goods so that a top-flight combined team would do really well.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Seriously lets start a petition to get this game going. It would be the ultimate match-up.

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Guru Posts: 4803 Age: 22 Location: Mangere

Had some spare time so thought i would update the Southern Hemisphere team.

1. Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)
2. Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa)
3. Ben Alexander (Australia)
4. Brad Thorn (New Zealand)
5. Victor Matfield (South Africa)
6. Rocky Elsom (Australia)
7. Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
8. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
9. Will Genia (Australia)
10. Daniel Carter (New Zealand)
11. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
12. Ma'a Nonu (New Zealand)
13. Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
14. James O'Connor (Australia)
15. Mils Muliana (New Zealand)

16. Keven Mealamu (New Zealand)
17. CJ van der Linde (South Africa)
18. Nathan Sharpe (Australia)
19. David Pocock (Australia)
20. Piri Weepu (New Zealand)
21. Quade Cooper (Australia)
22. Adam Ashley Cooper (Australia)

Some 50/50 calls i have made. There are definitely huge amounts of talent left out, could make 2 very good teams.

I was going to do the Northern team but thought i'd leave something for my main man Hendo lol.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

haha I'll need to see the rest of the End of Year Tour to really get an idea.

But there are some massive calls in your side I reckon.

I wouldn't have an Aussie prop near the 22. Franks Bros, and the Beast.

Hard to leave out Pierre Spies too even though Read was in better form during the Tri-Nations, Spies had an awesome Super 14. I'd almost be tempted to move Richie to 6, start Pocock at 7 Spies in 8 and put Read on the bench.

If we are basing it on this season form alone, no way would Habana be in the side! Cory Jane should get a spot.

Also Bismark has been injured for sometime, only just made his return, Mealamu however has been in fine form and I think deserves that starting spot.

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Guru Posts: 5096 Age: 28 Location: Wellington, New Zealand

and no Weepu?

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

Yea where's Weepu! Easily over Cowan maybe over Genia too.

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Guru Posts: 4803 Age: 22 Location: Mangere

I was tempted to put Owen in there but went with Alexander. Yeah wasn't sure on Bismark, but fair of man love there for him and VD Linde lol.

I dont think Spies deserves a spot, definitely half the player he was last year. But yeah really tried to find room in there for Pocock but the bench spot will have to do.

Yeah Habana was 1 of those 50/50 calls too, couldnt separate him and Jane really.

Guru Posts: 4803 Age: 22 Location: Mangere

Pantherus wrote:

and no Weepu?

Knew i was forgetting someone, im pretty sure i've missed a prop too lol.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

I have man love for CJ Van Der Linde too, has scored two of the greatest prop tries I've ever seen, just wish I could find them on youtube!

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Guru Posts: 5096 Age: 28 Location: Wellington, New Zealand

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