all teams named for spXV rnd 1

15 Willem le Roux, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Johann Sadie, 12 Francois Venter, 11 Raymond Rhule, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Shaun Venter, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Pieter Labuschagne, 6 Johannes Prinsloo, 5 Francois Uys, 4 Lodewyk de Jager, 3 Coenraad Oosthuizen, 2 Adriaan Strauss (captain), 1 Caylib Oosthuizen.

Replacements: 16 Ryno Barnes, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Maks van Dyk, 19 Rynhardt Landman, 20 Jean Cook, 21 Sarel Pretorius, 22 Elgar Watts, 23 Ryno Benjamin.

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lions

15. Chrysander Botha , 14. Deon van Rensburg , 13. Lionel Mapoe , 12. Stefan Watermeyer , 11. Ruan Combrinck , 10. Marnitz Boshoff , 9. Michael Bondesio , 8. Warren Whiteley , 7. Derick Minnie , 6. Jaco Kriel , 5. Franco van der Merwe , 4. Franco Mostert , 3. Julian Redelinghuys , 2. Robbie Coetzee , 1. Schalk van der Merwe

Replacements: 16. Willie Wepener , 17. Jacques van Rooyen , 18. Ruan Dreyer , 19. Willie Britz , 20. Warwick Tecklenburg , 21. Faf de Klerk , 22. Coenie van Wyk , 23. Alwyn Hollenbach

sharks

15 SP Marais, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Frans Steyn, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Patrick Lambie, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Ryan Kankowski, 7 Willem Alberts, 6. Marcell Coetzee, 5 Pieter-Steph du Toit,  4. Anton Bresler, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Bismarck du Plessis (C), 1 Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements: 16. Kyle Cooper, 17. Dale Chadwick, 18. Lourens Adriaanse, 19. Stephan Lewies, 20. Jean Deysel, 21. Charl McLeod, 22. Heimar Williams, 23. S’bura Sithole

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bulls

thought i would start this thread a little early even though teams havent been named, that way we a focus point for all things temas named related, fantasy rugby and of course the banter, :o)

cant believe i forgot this, but wooooooohooooo super XV is back baby, yeahhhh,

that means one more week before NZ teams strut their stuff and show how how SANZAR brothers how rugby should be played,

tehehehehehehe,

Super Rugby Round 1

Match No1: Cheetahs vs Lions
Date : 15 February 2014
Venue : Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Kick Off local: 17.05
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant Ref 1:Jaco Peyper (South Africa),
Assistant Ref 2: Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
TMO:Johan Greeff (South Africa) with Oupa Wagner (South Africa) in training

Match No2: Sharks vs Bulls at
Date : 15 February 2014
Venue : Kings Park, Durban
Kick Off local: 19.10
Referee: Jason Jaftha (South Africa)
Assistant Ref 1:Stuart Berry (South Africa),
Assistant Ref 2:Marius Jonker (South Africa)
TMO:Deon van Blommestein (South Africa)

 Cheetahs: 15 Willem le Roux, 14 Cornal Hendricks, 13 Johann Sadie, 12 Francois Venter, 11 Raymond Rhule, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Shaun Venter, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Pieter Labuschagne, 6 Johannes Prinsloo, 5 Francois Uys, 4 Lodewyk de Jager, 3 Coenraad Oosthuizen, 2 Adriaan Strauss (captain), 1 Caylib Oosthuizen.

Replacements: 16 Ryno Barnes, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Maks van Dyk, 19 Rynhardt Landman, 20 Jean Cook, 21 Sarel Pretorius, 22 Elgar Watts, 23 Ryno Benjamin.

Nothing unexpected - so whereto now,

Sasue

I have a feeling we are onto the same 6 Cheetah players - this is so bloody unfair,    

 To the top with this one - Thanks Rooinek

Ackerman said the Lions team will be announced tomorrow and with White you never now - it could even be on Saturday.

 Sasue

There is no one else that can kick at goal.  I may also end up with two Bulls players - but likely to be different from your 2.   Definitely not Fouche for me - sorry.  

Sasue

I feel generous and five you a bit of info,  There will be -

*   6 Cheetahs

*   6 Sharks

*   2 Bulls and

*   1 Lions

player in my starting line-up.

All 8 bench players are from various other franchises - other than the Rebels - which I intend to use in Round 2.  Provisionally there are 2 Stormers players and one each from the Chiefs, the Hurricanes, the Reds, the Waratahs the Brumbies and the Highlanders and I would have liked to include m ore of the others as well - but that is just not possible this week.       

Lions

15. Chrysander Botha , 14. Deon van Rensburg , 13. Lionel Mapoe , 12. Stefan Watermeyer , 11. Ruan Combrinck , 10. Marnitz Boshoff , 9. Michael Bondesio , 8. Warren Whiteley , 7. Derick Minnie , 6. Jaco Kriel , 5. Franco van der Merwe , 4. Franco Mostert , 3. Julian Redelinghuys , 2. Robbie Coetzee , 1. Schalk van der Merwe

Replacements : 16. Willie Wepener , 17. Jacques van Rooyen , 18. Ruan Dreyer , 19. Willie Britz , 20. Warwick Tecklenburg , 21. Faf de Klerk , 22. Coenie van Wyk , 23. Alwyn Hollenbach

The Cell C Sharks

15. SP Marais. 14. Odwa Ndungane, 13. Paul Jordaan, 12. Frans Steyn, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Patrick Lambie,  9. Cobus Reinach, 8. Ryan Kankowski, 7. Willem Alberts,
6. Marcell Coetzee. 5. Pieter-Steph du Toit,  4. Anton Bresler, 3. Jannie du Plessis, 2. Bismarck du Plessis (C), 1. Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements

16. Kyle Cooper, 17. Dale Chadwick, 18. Lourens Adriaanse, 19. Stephan Lewies, 20. Jean Deysel, 21. Charl McLeod, 22. Heimar Williams, 23. S’bura Sithole

A bit surprised by Sithole being on the bench - thought they may play a player that could also cover fllyhalf,

 It took some thinking - but I eventually came up with my squads.  

Foxsport

Have 6 Cheetahs, 6 Sharks, 2 Bulls and 1 Lion in the squad

Obvious omissions - Francoiis Steyn, Willem Alberts,

Not so obvious omissions - JJ Engelbrecht, Jan Serfontein

If it was not for the 6 maximum rule - the 2 Bulls players would not have been in the squad either.

Test Rugby  

Have 7 Cheetahs, 4 Sharks and 1 Lion (s)  in the squad

Obvious omissions - Francoiis Steyn, Willem Alberts,

Not so obvious omissions - JJ Engelbrecht, Jan Serfontein

AM REALLY SORRY FOR YOU GUYS - AM GOING TO CLEAN YOU OUT THIS WEEKEND

 Sasue

Easy this week - not so easy next week - especially since some NZ and Oz coaches are habitually late in announcing teams.  

Sasue

I have applied for membership - you must accept application.

I spent an hour picking a team.   The limit of 4 players a team is difficult.   Wanted to have 6 Cheetahs and 6 Sharks in Round 1.   Had to go for 4 players per team and even 3 Lions.

Next week will be easier with all teams bar the Rebels playing.

Sure White constantly was the arsehole of the week.  In SA he will have to accept the standard practice - the printers must have the team by Thursday lunch time at the latest.  End of that BS evident. 

 Canrugby

I had no problem in getting in - mabe a problem in the connection from Cabada.  Hope you get in soonest.  

Just Win 

Not difficult for me to avoid BZ players - the good ones are grossly overpriced and last year produced yo-yo performances.  

I have a few NZ players on the bench - the really worthwhile ones and bring in Piutau and Luatua next week- but very few else. 

I am not going to reveal my squads for this week - you can get it from Foxsport after closing time.