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2011 Rugby World Cup Pool D
Pool D of the 2011 Rugby World Cup began on 10 September 2011 and was completed on 2 October. The pool was composed of the current Rugby World Cup holders South Africa, as well as Wales, Samoa, Fiji Fiji ( , ,; fj, Viti, ; Fiji Hindi: फ़िजी, ''Fijī''), officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists ... and Namibia. Standings Matches ''All times are local New Zealand time ( UTC+12 until 24 September, UTC+13 from 25 SeptemberThe change in time zone is due to the start of daylight saving time in New Zealand, at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday 25 September)'' Fiji v Namibia South Africa v Wales Samoa v Namibia South Africa v Fiji Wales v Samoa South Africa v Namibia Fiji v Samoa Wales v Namibia South Africa v Samoa Wales v Fiji References External linksPool Dat rugbyworldcup.com {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa National Rugby Union Team
The South Africa national rugby union team, commonly known as the Springboks (colloquially the Boks, Bokke or Amabokoboko), is the country's national team governed by the South African Rugby Union. The Springboks play in green and gold jerseys, with white shorts and their emblem is a native antelope, the Springbok, which is the national animal of South Africa. The team has been representing South Africa in international Rugby Union since 30 July 1891, when they played their first test match against a British Isles touring team. They are currently the reigning World Champions and have won the World Cup on 3 occasions, (1995, 2007, and 2019). The Springboks are equalled with the All Blacks with 3 World Cup wins. The team made its World Cup debut in 1995, when the newly democratic South Africa hosted the tournament. Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in 1987 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotorua
Rotorua () is a city in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island. The city lies on the southern shores of Lake Rotorua, from which it takes its name. It is the seat of the Rotorua Lakes District, a territorial authority encompassing Rotorua and several other nearby towns. Rotorua has an estimated resident population of , making it the country's 12th largest urban area, and the Bay of Plenty's second largest urban area behind Tauranga. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pōhutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua Caldera, in which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. History The name Rotorua comes from the Māori language, where the full name for the city and lake is . ''Roto'' m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viliame Veikoso
Viliame Veikoso (born 4 April 1982 in Suva, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a hooker. Veikoso hails from Nabua village, tikina Koroalau from Cakaudrove Province. he is also related to Akapusi Qera of Gloucester. Veikoso resides with his parents at Kinoya whose father is also a former school teacher. They currently live beside former Australian Wallaby international and ex Fiji coach Ilivasi Tabua. Veikoso also attended the prestigious Wesley College, Auckland, NZ where he won a national title in 2001 with the first XV alongside former All Blacks like Sitiveni Sivivatu, Stephen Donald and former Manu Samoa international and Sailosi Tagicakibau. Veikoso was also a former member of the QVS Old Boys Club which regularly play at the Suva Rugby Competition. He is regular for the Nadi's on the provincial competition in Fiji. Before playing for Fiji Veikoso played for 2nd division New Zealand side North Otago with whom he won the Heartland Championship in 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deacon Manu
Deacon Tehanakore Manu (born 18 February 1979 in New Plymouth, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-born retired Fijian rugby union footballer. He played as a prop for the Scarlets in the Pro12, having signed from the Chiefs in 2006. He was also the head coach of Hong Kong Cricket Club in the HKRFU Premiership, and is now a Physical Education teacher with ACS (International) in Singapore. Career Playing Born in New Plymouth, Taranaki, Manu began his rugby career with Waikato, the province immediately to the north of Taranaki. He made his debut for Waikato in 1999, playing against a Japanese XV. He made a further 65 appearances for Waikato during his time there. In 2001, he was selected for the Waikato Chiefs Super 12 squad. He made his debut for the Chiefs in their opening game of the 2001 Super 12 season, a 42–23 loss to the Waratahs. Manu played for the Chiefs for a further five years before being signed by the Welsh club Scarlets in the summer of 2006. He made his competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wame Lewaravu
Ratu Wame Ganilau Lewaravu (born 24 September 1983, in Lautoka) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a lock. Career Club He currently plays for Sale Sharks having previously played for Overmach Parma and London Welsh. Debut His first match for Fiji was on 19 May 2007, in a 3–8 loss to rivals Samoa. World Cup 2007 Lewaravu was selected for the 2007 Rugby World Cup The 2007 Rugby World Cup was the sixth Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. Twenty nations competed for the Webb Ellis Cup in the tournament, which was hosted by France from 7 September to 2 ... finals, playing in four matches. His more recent match was at 14 June 2008, in a 7–11 loss to New Zealand Māori. He currently holds 12 caps for Fiji. References * External linksFiji profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Dominiko Maiwiriwiri Waqaniburotu (born 20 April 1986 in Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays as a loose forward and lock for Section Paloise in France's Top 14, the highest division of domestic rugby union. He previously played for CA Brive, also in France in both Top 14 and ProD2, and Waikato in New Zealand's ITM Cup. Waqaniburotu debuted for Waikato in 2009 after representing Waikato at Under 20 and Development level. Waqaniburotu made his International Debut for Fiji in 2010 against Australia. Waqaniburotu was later made captain of Fiji for the Pacific Nations Cup in 2010 replacing previous captain Deacon Manu who returned to his club side. Waqaniburotu was a member of the 2011 and 2015 Fijian Rugby world cup team. In 2019 he was the squads captain. Waqaniburotu played for Top 14 French rugby club Brive CAB from 2012 until 2019. He is currently contracted to Top 14 team Section Paloise (Pau). WAQANIBUROTU captained Fiji to their first ever win over Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malakai Ravulo
Malakai Ravulo (born 22 September 1983) is a Fijian rugby union player. He is a loose forward but spent most of his youth playing as a centre. He presently plays his rugby with the North Harbour rugby team in New Zealand. Started his rugby at the prestigious rugby nursery Queen Victoria School Queen Victoria School (QVS) is a non-selective, co-educational, boarding school predominantly for children of Scottish Servicemen/women (but see full admissions criteria, below) aged 10/11 to 18. It occupies a Scottish Baronial-style building on ... in Fiji. Then was recruited to play work and play in Gisborne, NZ. He was then selected for Poverty Bay in the Heartland Championship where they won the title amd was offered a contract to play professionally at North Harbor in the then ITM Cup. In October 2010 Malakai was selected for the Fiji 2010 November tour of Europe. External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ravulo, Malakai 1983 births Living people Fijian rugby union players Rugby u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netani Talei
Netani Edward Talei (born 19 March 1983 in Suva, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a number eight or flanker. Career He represented the Fiji U21s in 2004 after earlier studying at Marist Brothers High School and two years at Wesley College (NZ). After his performance with the Stallions in 2006 in which they lifted the Colonial Cup, he joined provincial stalwarts Nadroga. Talei then got the nod for the run-on team in 2006 to help Fiji defeat Samoa 23–20 in Suva. In 2007 he was part of the 30-man Fiji squad that reached the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in France. He played in three pool games before picking up and injury that ruled him out for the rest of the tournament. Worcester Warriors snapped up Fiji international Talei during the summer, from Doncaster. The giant back row, who has won fifteen caps for his country, signed a one-year deal at Sixways, with an option for an extension. In March 2008, Worcester opted to extend Talei's contract and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemia Kenatale
Nemia Kenatale (born 21 January 1986) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays in the scrumhalf position. He formerly played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro12. Rugby Union career Amateur career While not in use for the Warriors, Kenatale played for Stirling County. Professional career On 31 May 2016 it was announced that Nemia had signed for Glasgow Warriors. He made his debut for the club on 30 August 2016 against Canada 'A' scoring a try, but was injured in the process. He made his Pro12 debut on 31 December 2016 for the Warriors against Benetton Treviso in Italy in a 35-28 win for the Glasgow side. On 4 May 2017 it was announced that Kenatale would be released by the Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors are a professional rugby union side from Scotland. The team plays in the United Rugby Championship league and in the European Professional Club Rugby tournaments. In the 2014–15 season they won the Pro12 title and became t ... at the end of the season. Internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waisea Luveniyali
Waisea Sedre Luveniyali (born Suva, 23 July 1985) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He hails from the village of Kasavu in the province of Naitasiri, and his mother is from the village of Qarani, Gau in the Lomaiviti group. Career He plays as a fly-half, formerly for Fiji Warriors. Luveniyali was a late call up to the Fijian team in 2007 after playing for Fiji in the Under 21 World Cup. The young fly half was put right into the starting lineup to debut against Australia A, where they drew the game 14 – 14. After this performance, he was selected for the Fiji for the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals. He played against Australia (12–55). He had 2 caps, with a conversion and a penalty scored by the end of the tournament. He was the first choice fly-half for Fiji in the 2008 IRB Pacific Nations Cup and played in the 2009 IRB Pacific Nations Cup The 2009 Pacific Nations Cup is a rugby union tournament held between five national sides on the Pacific Rim: Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabiriele Lovobalavu
Gabiriele Voduadua Lovobalavu (born 20 June 1985 in Savusavu) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays as a centre. Lovobalavu is from Kanakana, Tunuloa in Cakaudrove Province. Prior to completing his Diploma in Teaching at Corpus Christi College, Lovobalavu pursued rugby as a career. He played for the Sharks and Fiji Warriors in Fiji before joining Toulon in the French Top 14, in January 2008. He was one of the youngest players selected for Fiji at the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals in France. He played against Australia and South Africa in the quarter-finals. He also competed at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. On 27 February 2017, Gabriele will join English club Wasps at the Ricoh Arena in the Aviva Premiership Premiership Rugby, officially known as Gallagher Premiership Rugby, or the Gallagher Premiership for sponsorship reasons, is an English professional rugby union competition. The Premiership has consisted of thirteen clubs since 2021, and is the ... from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
