The first ever was France, whose last win against any one of those three teams was in 1990 against Great Britain.
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Itβs Saturday night at 7pm, if any locals know a sports bar or Irish bar that might televise this game I would really appreciate it :-)
I move, that this House:
- Recognises the historical contribution the New Zealand Rugby Union have made to Aotearoa New Zealand, and the wide-ranging support for the game across Aotearoa New Zealand
- Thanks the Japan Rugby Football Union and the State of Japan on their hosting and performance in the Rugby Union World Cup
- Congratulates the New Zealand National Rugby Union Team on successfully reaching the semi-final stage of the Rugby World Cup 2019
- Expresses our gratitude to Steve Hansen, the Coach of the New Zealand Rugby Union Team on his successful tenure in charge of the All Blacks
M.88 - Motion to Congratulate the New Zealand Rugby Union Team was submitted by /u/ARichTeaBiscuit (Greens).
Debate will end at 6PM, 8/11/2019.
Thought i'd make a discussion thread if any fo you are watching paint dry
Venue: Tokyo Stadium
Kick-off: 09:00 UTC
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LINE-UPS
Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Ryan Crotty, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Joe Moody, Dane Coles, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane, Kieran Read.
Subs: Liam Coltman, Atunaisa Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Matt Todd, Brad Weber, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett.
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Hallam Amos, Owen Lane, Jonathan Davies, Owen Watkin, Josh Adams, Rhys Patchell, Tomos Williams, Nicky Smith, Ken Owens, Dillon Lewis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric, James Davies, Ross Moriarty.
Subs: Elliot Dee, Rhys Carre, Wyn Jones, Jake Ball, Aaron Shingler, Gareth Davies, Dan Biggar, Hadleigh Parkes.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
5' Try - Joe Moody , New Zealand
7' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
13' Try - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
14' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
21' Conversion - Rhys Patchell , Wales
27' Penalty goal - Rhys Patchell , Wales
33' Try - Ben Smith , New Zealand
34' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
41' Try - Ben Smith , New Zealand
41'+1 Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
42' Try - Ryan Crotty , New Zealand
44' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
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Just musing, but wondered what is the situation of rugby league in new Zealand in comparison to union, is it bigger? The same size?
I wonder would the success of the union side damage rugby league in new Zealand?
Venue: Oita Stadium
Kick-off: 10:15 UTC
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LINE-UPS
Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett, Jack Goodhue, Sonny Bill Williams, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, TJ Perenara, Atunaisa Moli, Liam Coltman, Angus Ta'avao, Scott Barrett, Patrick Tuipulotu, Shannon Frizell, Matt Todd, Kieran Read.
Subs: Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Sam Whitelock, Ardie Savea, Brad Weber, Ryan Crotty, Ben Smith.
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Patrick Parfrey, Jeff Hassler, Conor Trainor, Ciaran Hearn, DTH Van Der Merwe, Peter Nelson, Gordon McRorie, Djustice Sears-Duru, Eric Howard, Cole Keith, Evan Olmstead, Conor Keys, Lucas Rumball, Matt Heaton, Tyler Ardron.
Subs: Andrew Quattrin, Hubert Buydens, Jake Ilnicki, Mike Sheppard, Josh Larsen, Phil Mack, Taylor Paris, Andrew Coe.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
9' Try - Jordie Barrett , New Zealand
10' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
17' Try - Sonny Bill Williams , New Zealand
19' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
36' Try - Beauden Barrett , New Zealand
37' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
41' Try - Rieko Ioane , New Zealand
43' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
45' Try - Scott Barrett , New Zealand
46' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
47' Try - Shannon Frizell , New Zealand
49' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
50' Try - Brad Weber , New Zealand
51' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
57' Try - Brad Weber , New Zealand
59' Conversion - Richie Mo'unga , New Zealand
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Venue: Tokyo Stadium
Kick-off: 04:45 UTC
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LINE-UPS
Ben Smith, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, George Bridge, Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith, Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea.
Subs: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Matt Todd, Brad Weber, TJ Perenara, Rieko Ioane.
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Johan Tromp, Lesley Klim, Justin Newman, Johan Deysel, JC Greyling, Helarius Kisting, Damian Stevens, Andre Rademeyer, Torsten Van Jaarsveld, AJ de Klerk, PJ Van Lill, Tjiuee Uanivi, Prince Gaoseb, Thomasau Forbes, Janco Venter.
Subs: Obert Nortje, Nelius Theron, Johannes Coetzee, Johan Retief, Adriaan Booysen, Eugene Jantjies, Darryl De La Harpe, Janry du Toit.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
3' Penalty goal - Damian Stevens , Namibia
6' Try - Sevu Reece , New Zealand
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