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Smallest Bear roars into history books

September 22, 2011 admin No comments

History-Making Scrum, Russia Alexander Yanyushkin expressed serious doubts about his chances of appearing in the Rugby World Cup 2011 only a few months ago due to serious injury.

However, Yanyushkin entered as a replacement for regular first half of Alexander Shakirov scrum half to play a crucial role in building the confidence of the bears – and score – in their 53-17 loss in Group C Nelson Italy for two days.

Surprisingly, just a few months ago, the children of 28 years do not even consider the possibility of joining his team in New Zealand, let alone create a piece of history with the World Cup of Russia to first try.

“I tore my right Achilles’ in April and has been operational in May. Only four months have passed since then, so I’m very happy to be invited to the World Cup at all,” said Yanyushkin, which is 1.65 m is the shortest player tournament.

“I arrived from the injury, so it does not stop me from playing my normal level. If I was not ready, the coaches would not have taken the competition. ”

Yanyushkin made a World Cup debut when replacing Shakirov 27 minutes against the Azzurri at Trafalgar Park, with the Russians, 31-0, and struggling to break down a solid Italian defense.

The explosive return of almost immediate impact, though, taking just six minutes to land and test score for the first Bears RWC.

Positive play

“It was a nice feeling to appear on earth to help our team to improve the situation,” he said.

“It has not sunk in my trial that created a piece of the history of Russian rugby. But I’m pretty disappointed that we did not manage to turn the game into a better result.”

A boy and half flying team, Konstantin Rachkov Yanyushkin praised for its consistency, the game positive.

“Every team needs players like Alexander. He was hungry for the ball and breathed energy into our game, “said Rachkov.

Yanyushkin could be the smallest player on the Russian team, but it certainly gave the example on Tuesday night, showing that it is not necessary to take a giant spotlight on the floor.

He said: “I feel equal with my teammates, even if everything around is better than me Yes, I am the least, but I am one of the fastest and ..”

Tonga Wins For Morath’s extra practice

September 21, 2011 admin No comments

Kurt Morath showed his diligence in training camp was the key to the first victory of the Tonga Rugby World Cup 2011 in a pool of rapidly evolving a confrontation with Japan on Wednesday.

Fly half picked up a tally of 16 points, missing only one of his seven kicks in the 31-18 victory as the teams were placed in three times each in Northland Events Centre.

After the match, said: “In tight games like this you have to get points on their kicks and I’m very happy to pay more.

“It was less windy and I was a little more time to train on the track this week, so we probably had the upper hand after playing last week.”

Morath was once the difference when Tonga went 18-13 at the break after a hectic first half.

And he was the target of a new interval, landing two penalties and conversion, as the Japanese fought in vain a narrow margin.

Miserable night

Instead, his counterpart, James Arlidge – hero of Japan, all 21 points in the opening match defeat by France – was a sad night in the boot and missed all three of his attempts at conversion.

Seven days to recover from the defeat in Canada, Tonga was the quick.

Although the flowers were brave can endure a series of scrums on their line, number 8 Viliami Maafu finally crashed during a test in the seventh minute.

Japan recovered and managed to tie the scores when the TMO ruled that prop Kensuke Hatakeyama landfall despite suggestions of a double movement.

But from the restart Tonga threw the ball spilled, and the second row Tukulua Lokotui was on hand to crash in the left corner for a converted try put them 12-5 after 15 minutes.

After a minute, trying to save Tackle Tonga in the center of Siale Piutau, Japan Flanker Michael Leitch is the value of his attack when he powered over for his team to try to second place behind the next few brave flowers nifty handling ‘.

Offside position

With less than 10 minutes remaining in the half Arlidge was sent to the trash because of deliberately choking one Tonga attacked while standing in one position offside.

However, full backup took office Shaun Webb kicked and dragged Japan into a score by landing a penalty in front of the posts on the stroke of halftime.

Fetu’u Vainikolo right start and end of a sweep against the attacks of the third test of Tonga, again converted by Morath, who pulled clear to Tonga 28-13 with half an hour remaining.

But when replacement prop Halane Aulika sent to the sin bin 61 minutes of repeated infringements by the people of Tonga, Japan quickly spent.

After a maul was held on the line of Tonga from the next Melee Tupuailai ALISIER took center line unstoppable thanks to the defense of Japan’s third attempt in the 63rd minutes.

Arlidge again, and although pressed hard in Japan for its lack of precision meant that problems were never close enough to Tonga again.

Finally Mushfique is chosen for Captain

September 20, 2011 admin No comments

Bangladesh Cricket Board has appointed wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim new national all-rounder and captain Mahmudullah his deputy, the back-to-back home series against West Indies and Pakistan, ending speculation that has been spread for weeks.

BCB decision was unanimous at the meeting, which saves a little ‘time to make the appointment after the committee submitted the names of cricket operations, and messages Mushfique Mahmudullah.

The duo replaced Sakib al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal for both series in October and December. Tamim and Sakib was ignominiously fired after a disastrous tour of Zimbabwe in August.

Bangladesh has lost a one-off test for the return of Zimbabwe cricket after six years of exile, as well as a one-day series.

Mushfique was a precursor to replace Sakib after being struck in the form of Zimbabwe, but many are still skeptical of her ex-boyfriend Bksp was not very good disciplinary record.

It ‘was separated from the vice captain after the tour in England last year in a specific charge leveled by then Manager, BCB, but eventually she left behind, and chose her, without any serious debate.

“It was a unanimous decision of the board, BCB President Jalal media Yunus told reporters.” BCB president and chairman of cricket operations, spoke with two cricketers [Mushfique and Mahmudullah] and they agreed papers, he added.

His record as captain of Bangladesh under-19 team will also work to his advantage. He led the team to the quarterfinals of the 2006 World Cup, which is still the best success in Bangladesh, the junior level.

“I am fully aware of the expectations of the whole nation, and I will be totally committed to ensuring that the Bangladesh team strives to achieve the dream of millions,” said Mushfique in a statement.

The wicketkeeper-batsman later appeared in a press conference at the headquarters of BCB to give his reaction to the appointment.

“I was at home to watch a game when BCB president called me and told me I would be the team leader. I felt good that I also saw my name on the TV immediately, “said Mushfique.

“It’s a big responsibility and I want to put some effort I can. It is a great challenge, especially because we could not fulfill our potential in the last lap.

“I always dreamed that someday I will run the country and I’m glad to be done.

“I was vice-captain earlier. So I always had in mind. When I am captain of the under 19 team in Bangladesh was also on the back of my mind that I will one day lead to Bangladesh, “he said.

Mushfique said his main task would be to help run one of the side as a whole.

“My most important task is to see

we do as a team. There will be two main performers, but others will help to ensure that the team has benefited, he said.

The new captain has also had the full cooperation of his predecessors.

“Tamim and Sakib are the main performers. They are mature and professional. I expect they help me a lot and I’ll help too. I can assure you the team environment will be better than it was before, “he said.

“My philosophy is that the team thinks of me as captain. Instead, they should treat me like a friend who can support them, and I want that comfort, he said.

Rugby World Cup 2011: Tonga vs Japan 21 September

September 20, 2011 admin No comments

Japan and Tonga first time in a Rugby World Cup match to meet .Both are confident they can win their third Pool A clash on Wednesday at Northland Events Centre after going down in their first two matches at Rugby World Cup 2011.

Tonga, lost their first game for the All Blacks 41-10 and 25-20 for Canada, while Japan dropped from 47 to 21 for France and the All Blacks 83-7. But the two have targeted this match as a win.

Japan has only won one match in the history of RWC, a 52-8 victory over Zimbabwe in 1991.

“Each of us has lost its first two games, so the game will be crucial for both sides. It will be the final World Cup for us,” said coach John Kirwan’s Japan, whose main goal is to beat Tonga and Canada, so the team can become the third pool and automatically receive a RWC in 2015.

Tonga has done slightly better, winning 19 games four RWC, but we were disappointed in Canada come from behind victory last week in Whangarei.

Tonga fly half Kurt Morath said: “I think this is the beginning of our Rugby World Cup after what happened last Wednesday when we get up against Japan and then go into the last game against France we want to do. great. ”

Ringing the changes

Both teams rang the changes for this game. Tonga has made eight changes in the starting XV that lost to Canada, while Japan’s hand was forced to injury.

Kirwan has brought 13 of the first team, who impressed against France in Japan RWC opens Sept. 10, less injured number eight Ryukoliniashi Holan Koji Taira and the center, who injured his left hamstring during his All Blacks defeat.

Of the 13 new half James Arlidge to fly, who was named Man of the Match against France after scoring 21 points in Japan.

“We plan for this, so our confidence is very high, we know that we have a good game,” says Arlidge. “But our guys are relaxed and confident, a little ‘nervous, but that’s what I expected.”

Different styles

It could be an exhibition of two different styles of rugby. Tonga, one of the biggest teams in the competition for height and weight and with a strong accent from the front, matched against a team easier, faster in Japan.

The two teams last met in the Pacific Nations Cup in July, in Japan, prevailing 28-27 on the road to win four keys of the competition for the first time.

“I think you will see two styles of Wednesday night, they will try to impose their style on us and we will try to apply our style on them,” said Kirwan.

“We played each other a lot, we know the PNC, so let’s wait for the Tongans to be very aggressive and very physical and we just have to cut this with the way we played.”

But the wing Itaru Taniguchi said Japanese players were ready to take the game to change.

“We’re not just trying to stop them, we will retaliate,” he said. “My feeling is that they think the Japanese players will stay there and take it, so imagine how they would be surprised if it was right for them.”

A couple of players on each side will have insider knowledge. Japan and Sione Taufa Toetuu Vatuvei was born in Tonga, while two of the team to play Tonga in Japan – Viliami Ma’afu (Mitsubishi Juko Sagamihara RC) and Alaska Taufa (Akita).

“I know a lot about the Japanese team,” said Ma’afu. “I like to play fast rugby. The last time we played them in Fiji, who played a quick game, so you are tired. I hope some of that again.”

Match time: 21 September 2011 – 19:30, Northland Events Centre, Whangarei