North Island V South Island

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

How good would this game be, teams based on what province they played for in the Air NZ Cup. Be very interesting I recon, could be a good idea for a All Black trial game perhaps. With the 2 teams from each Island making up the top 4 provincial sides in the Air NZ Cup I recon this game would be a thriller.

(Thanks PTK for the Idea from your cricket thread)

My Teams

NORTH

1. Tony Woodcock
2. Andrew Hore
3. Neemia Tialata
4. Jason Eaton
5. Anthony Boric
6. Liam Messam
7. Chris Masoe
8. Rodney Soialo (C)
9. Piri Weepu
10. Stephen Donald
11. Joe Rocokoco
12. Ma'a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Sitiveni Sivivatu
15. Mils Muliaina

16. Keven Mealamu
17. John Afoa
18. Ross Filipo
19. Jerome Kaino
20. Alby Mathewson
21. Isaia Toeava
22. Hosea Gear

SOUTH

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Corey Flynn
3. Ben Franks
4. Brad Thorn
5. Ali Williams
6. Adam Thompson
7. Richie McCaw (C)
8. Kieran Read
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Dan Carter
11. Lucky Mulipola pale

12. Stephen Brett
13. Casey Laulala
14. Kade Poki pale

15. Leon MacDonald

16. Ti’i Paulo
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Tom Donnelly
19. Nasi Manu
20. Andy Ellis
21. Colin Slade
22. Tim Bateman

IMO These would be the teams, North Island would dominate despite the South having Carter and McCaw. And come to think of it, this wouldnt be a good idea for a ABs trial match due to guys like Kahui, Leonard, Jane and Tuitavake not even makin the North Side.

Guru Posts: 1737 Location: Christchurch

more teams in north island. and hendo filipo would be south island

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

SportsLegend wrote:

more teams in north island. and hendo filipo would be south island

ah Ross Filipo plays for Wellington, as stated this is based on what provincial side you play for not which Super side, so Filipo would be North Island.

Guru Posts: 4803 Age: 22 Location: Mangere

Not a bad idea tho Hendo. However the Probables VS Possibles game they had a few years back would be good to use again. Hopefully we see that game return.

Guru Posts: 2266 Location: Christchurch

North would win that game

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

Hendo Maroon wrote:

My Teams

NORTH

1. Tony Woodcock
2. Andrew Hore
3. Neemia Tialata
4. Jason Eaton
5. Anthony Boric
6. Liam Messam
7. Scott Waldrom
8. Rodney Soialo (C)
9. Piri Weepu
10. Stephen Donald
11. Joe Rocokoco
12. Ma'a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Sitiveni Sivivatu
15. Mils Muliaina

16. Keven Mealamu
17. John Afoa
18. Ross Filipo
19. Chris Masoe
20. Alby Mathewson
21. Isaia Toeava
22. Richard Kahui

SOUTH

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Corey Flynn
3. Ben Franks
4. Brad Thorn
5. Ali Williams
6. Adam Thompson
7. Richie McCaw (C)
8. Kieran Read
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Dan Carter
11. Pehi Te Whare
12. Tim Bateman
13. Casey Laulala
14. Kade Poki pale

15. Leon MacDonald

16. Ti’i Paulo
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Tom Donnelly
19. Nasi Manu
20. Andy Ellis
21. Colin Slade
22. Tim Bateman

IMO These would be the teams, North Island would dominate despite the South having Carter and McCaw. And come to think of it, this wouldnt be a good idea for a ABs trial match due to guys like Kahui, Leonard, Jane and Tuitavake not even makin the North Side.

Changes in Bold - agree that North would dominate this...

Guru Posts: 1737 Location: Christchurch

SOUTH

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Corey Flynn
3. Greg Somerville
4. Brad Thorn
5. Ali Williams
6. Adam Thompson
7. Richie McCaw (C)
8. Kieran Read
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Dan Carter
11. Scott Hamilton
12. Stephen Brett
13. Casey Laulala
14. Kade Poki
15. Leon MacDonald

16. Ti’i Paulo
17. Ben Franks
18. Isaac Ross
19. Mose Tuiali'i
20. Andy Ellis
21. Kade Poki
22. Tim Bateman

You have to remember South Island has 4 teams and North Island has 10 teams.

Moderator Posts: 12596 Age: 25 Location: DOG Squad

I dint include Hamilton and Sommerville because they have both finished with NZ Rugby

Guru Posts: 1737 Location: Christchurch

Hendo Maroon wrote:

I dint include Hamilton and Sommerville because they have both finished with NZ Rugby

Yeah i see ur point but u it was this year and they were in canterbury sides

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

Note that by that rule Hendo, Chris Masoe has to be out.

Guru Posts: 2511 Age: 19 Location: City Of Sails

Hendo Maroon wrote:

How good would this game be, teams based on what province they played for in the Air NZ Cup. Be very interesting I recon, could be a good idea for a All Black trial game perhaps. With the 2 teams from each Island making up the top 4 provincial sides in the Air NZ Cup I recon this game would be a thriller.

(Thanks PTK for the Idea from your cricket thread)

My Teams

NORTH

1. Tony Woodcock
2. Andrew Hore
3. Neemia Tialata
4. Jason Eaton
5. Anthony Boric
6. Liam Messam
7. Chris Masoe
8. Rodney Soialo (C)
9. Piri Weepu
10. Stephen Donald
11. Joe Rocokoco
12. Ma'a Nonu
13. Conrad Smith
14. Sitiveni Sivivatu
15. Mils Muliaina

16. Keven Mealamu
17. John Afoa
18. Ross Filipo
19. Jerome Kaino
20. Alby Mathewson
21. Isaia Toeava
22. Hosea Gear

SOUTH

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Corey Flynn
3. Ben Franks
4. Brad Thorn
5. Ali Williams
6. Adam Thompson
7. Richie McCaw (C)
8. Kieran Read
9. Jimmy Cowan
10. Dan Carter
11. Lucky Mulipola pale

12. Stephen Brett
13. Casey Laulala
14. Kade Poki pale

15. Leon MacDonald

16. Ti’i Paulo
17. Wyatt Crockett
18. Tom Donnelly
19. Nasi Manu
20. Andy Ellis
21. Colin Slade
22. Tim Bateman

IMO These would be the teams, North Island would dominate despite the South having Carter and McCaw. And come to think of it, this wouldnt be a good idea for a ABs trial match due to guys like Kahui, Leonard, Jane and Tuitavake not even makin the North Side.

Paul Williams on South Wing?

PTK king

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

pedwintheking wrote:

Paul Williams on South Wing?

PTK king

Good call...