Canadian championship - BC v. Ontario- Lineups
Mark
Lineup for Canadian championship, Ontario v. British Columbia, which
will be played in Abbotsford this weekend. It's most noticeable to see
who isn't playing. There are none of the players who are engaged in
Europe (arguably our best), none of the CCSD (Canadian Development XV)
as far as I can tell. There are several capped players in the lineups,
quite a few from Vancouver Island on the BC team. Velox is represented
by Bruce (all lawyers aren't bad) Jordon at fullback.
Mark
http://www.islandnet.com/~velox
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CP) -- Starting lineups for the senior men's
national rugby final Saturday (including club teams):
ONTARIO
Mark Jaques (Ottawa Irish), prop; Scott Hendry (Balmy Beach),
hooker; Mark Allison (Yeomen), prop; John Druce (Wanderers),
lock; Greg Mosgrove (Ottawa Irish), lock; Kevin Morgan
(Wanderers), flanker; Jeff Thomlinson (Balmy Beach), flanker; Peter
Ross (Balmy Beach), No. 8; Glenn Miller (Wanderers), scrum half;
Steve Pettigrew (Balmy Beach), fly half; Gareth Pettigrew (Irish
Canadians), wing; Scott Bryan (Balmy Beach), centre; David
Lougheed (Balmy Beach), centre; Kyle Nicholls (Wanderers), wing;
Joe Pagano (Yeomen), fullback.
B.C.
Harry Towes (Abbotsford), prop; Mark Cardinal (JBAA), hooker;
Wayne Peace (Cowichan), prop; Chris Whitaker (JBAA), lock; Tony
Healey (JBAA), lock; Ryan Banks (Burnaby) flanker; Rob Robson
(JBAA), flanker; Colin MacKenzie (Burnaby), No. 8; Chris Tynan
(Meralomas), scrum half; Troy McDonald (Castaway-Wanderers), fly
half; Barry Ebl (Kats), wing; Ron Towes (Meralomas), centre; Chal
Smythe (JBAA), centre; Kory Kawaguchi (Burnaby), wing; Bruce
Jordan (Velox), fullback.
John & Melinda Sheridan
Mark wrote:
>
> Lineup for Canadian championship, Ontario v. British Columbia, which
> will be played in Abbotsford this weekend. It's most noticeable to see
> who isn't playing. There are none of the players who are engaged in
> Europe (arguably our best), none of the CCSD (Canadian Development XV)
> as far as I can tell. There are several capped players in the lineups,
For BC: Mark Cardinal, Wayne Peace, Whitaker and Healey(?), Robson(?),
Chris Tynan(?), Colin MacKenzie. The newspaper article did not mention
the reserves, and I am curious as to where Schmidt the Abbotsford No.8
is. IMHO, he was one of our top forwards vs Wales.
>
> Mark
> http://www.islandnet.com/~velox
>
> ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CP) -- Starting lineups for the senior men's
> national rugby final Saturday (including club teams):
Ontario squad snipped because I know very little about most of them.
> B.C.
> Harry Towes (Abbotsford), prop; Mark Cardinal (JBAA), hooker;
> Wayne Peace (Cowichan), prop; Chris Whitaker (JBAA), lock; Tony
> Healey (JBAA), lock; Ryan Banks (Burnaby) flanker; Rob Robson
> (JBAA), flanker; Colin MacKenzie (Burnaby), No. 8; Chris Tynan
> (Meralomas), scrum half; Troy McDonald (Castaway-Wanderers), fly
> half; Barry Ebl (Kats), wing; Ron Towes (Meralomas), centre; Chal
> Smythe (JBAA), centre; Kory Kawaguchi (Burnaby), wing; Bruce
> Jordan (Velox), fullback.
The most important aspect of this game to watch will be the performance
of the two outside centres, Chal Smythe for BC and David Lougheed for
Ontario. Both are big top quality wingers who are trying to make the
transition inside. Lougheed was IMHO shown to be very weak in his
defense vs Wales, and I think they both have quite a way to go to be
considered top level centres. All that being said, they are both on the
Canadian squad so best of luck to them. They will have to perform in
November because centre has been one of our biggest weaknesses for quite
a while. I think that the two BC halfbacks should do well, they both
are similar in their approach to the game. It is a shame that Robert
Card is currently recovering from a very mild knee sprain, he should be
fully recovered in time for the tour in November. It is believed that
he has the potential to develop into one of the top halfbacks in Rugby
union.
John Sheridan
Castaway Wanderers RFC
Belmont Senior Secondary RFC
Colwood British Columbia Canada
RRobbins10
For a summary of the match, see
http://www.win.net/~alberta/welcome.htm
Cheers!
Rick Robbins
VP Operations
Alberta Rugby Union
Mark
Thank goodness someone covered the match. I saw nothing in the paper or
the Canadian Press internet feeds. Well Done! Was this done in live
time from the site or typed into a laptop and uploaded at a later time?
Mark Bryant
Treasurer, Velox RFC
http://www.islandnet.com/~velox
Langevin
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Mark wrote:
> Lineup for Canadian championship, Ontario v. British Columbia, which
> will be played in Abbotsford this weekend. It's most noticeable to
> see
> who isn't playing. There are none of the players who are engaged in
> Europe (arguably our best), none of the CCSD (Canadian Development XV)
>
> as far as I can tell.
>
> ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CP) -- Starting lineups for the senior men's
> national rugby final Saturday (including club teams):
> ONTARIO
> Mark Jaques (Ottawa Irish), prop; Scott Hendry (Balmy Beach),
> hooker; Mark Allison (Yeomen), prop; John Druce (Wanderers),
> lock; Greg Mosgrove (Ottawa Irish), lock; Kevin Morgan
> (Wanderers), flanker; Jeff Thomlinson (Balmy Beach), flanker; Peter
> Ross (Balmy Beach), No. 8; Glenn Miller (Wanderers), scrum half;
> Steve Pettigrew (Balmy Beach), fly half; Gareth Pettigrew (Irish
> Canadians), wing; Scott Bryan (Balmy Beach), centre; David
> Lougheed (Balmy Beach), centre; Kyle Nicholls (Wanderers), wing;
> Joe Pagano (Yeomen), fullback.
> B.C.
> Harry Towes (Abbotsford), prop; Mark Cardinal (JBAA), hooker;
> Wayne Peace (Cowichan), prop; Chris Whitaker (JBAA), lock; Tony
> Healey (JBAA), lock; Ryan Banks (Burnaby) flanker; Rob Robson
> (JBAA), flanker; Colin MacKenzie (Burnaby), No. 8; Chris Tynan
> (Meralomas), scrum half; Troy McDonald (Castaway-Wanderers), fly
> half; Barry Ebl (Kats), wing; Ron Towes (Meralomas), centre; Chal
> Smythe (JBAA), centre; Kory Kawaguchi (Burnaby), wing; Bruce
> Jordan (Velox), fullback.
B.C. wins it lost championship, 18 -6 despite not having their top
players. (See game report courtesy of Rick Robbins, Alberta Rugby
Union) ARU In fairness to Ontario they are missing several top players
who also are in Europe. I believe that the three players in bold print
played last season for CCSD.
This could be the last year for this format of provincial teams
vying for the National championship. I will be in favour of creating a
National League that will be more cost effective for developing
players. Hopefully in 10 years or so we may be able to keep our top
players at home if rugby can be developed to a greater profile.
Neil
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Mark wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE>Lineup for Canadian championship, Ontario v. British
Columbia, which
<BR>will be played in Abbotsford this weekend. It's most noticeable
to see
<BR>who isn't playing. There are none of the players who are
engaged in
<BR>Europe (arguably our best), <B>none of the CCSD (Canadian Development
XV)</B>
<BR>as far as I can tell.
<P>ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CP) -- Starting lineups for the senior men's
<BR>national rugby final Saturday (including club teams):
<BR>ONTARIO
<BR>Mark Jaques (Ottawa Irish), prop; Scott Hendry (Balmy Beach),
<BR>hooker; Mark Allison (Yeomen), prop; John Druce (Wanderers),
<BR>lock; Greg Mosgrove (Ottawa Irish), lock; Kevin Morgan
<BR>(Wanderers), flanker; Jeff Thomlinson (Balmy Beach), flanker; Peter
<BR>Ross (Balmy Beach), No. 8; Glenn Miller (Wanderers), scrum half;
<BR>Steve Pettigrew (Balmy Beach), fly half; Gareth Pettigrew (Irish
<BR>Canadians), wing; Scott Bryan (Balmy Beach), centre; David
<BR>Lougheed (Balmy Beach), centre; <B>Kyle Nicholls </B>(Wanderers), wing;
<BR><B>Joe Pagano</B> (Yeomen), fullback.
<BR>B.C.
<BR>Harry Towes (Abbotsford), prop; Mark Cardinal (JBAA), hooker;
<BR>Wayne Peace (Cowichan), prop; Chris Whitaker (JBAA), lock; Tony
<BR>Healey (JBAA), lock; Ryan Banks (Burnaby) flanker; Rob Robson
<BR>(JBAA), flanker; Colin MacKenzie (Burnaby), No. 8; Chris Tynan
<BR>(Meralomas), scrum half; Troy McDonald (Castaway-Wanderers), fly
<BR>half; Barry Ebl (Kats), wing; Ron Towes (Meralomas), centre; Chal
<BR>Smythe (JBAA), centre; <B>Kory Kawaguchi</B> (Burnaby), wing; Bruce
<BR>Jordan (Velox), fullback.</BLOCKQUOTE>
B.C. wins it lost championship, 18 -6 despite not having their
top players. (See game report courtesy of Rick Robbins, Alberta Rugby
Union) <A HREF="http://www.win.net/~alberta/welcome.htm">ARU</A>
In fairness to Ontario they are missing several top players who also are
in Europe. I believe that the three players in bold print played
last season for CCSD.
<BR> This could be the last year for this format of provincial
teams vying for the National championship. I will be in favour of
creating a National League that will be more cost effective for developing
players. Hopefully in 10 years or so we may be able to keep our top
players at home if rugby can be developed to a greater profile.
<P>Neil</HTML>
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RRobbins10
Hello Mark!!
I typed it while sitting there watching the game on a laptop. No
telephone feed available otherwise I was planning on updating the site
every 10 minutes. If I can ever configure my cellular connection, it will
turn into a success. Maybe my typing and use of words will improve too. I
have spent the last 10 years filming rugby and now look forward to typing it.
Cheers!!
Rick Robbins
VP Operations
Alberta Rugby Union
http://www.win.net/~alberta/welcome.htm