Classic Bledisloe Match for Charity

[Burke's Boot]

Anyone else hear on last nights commentary that Greg Martin is trying to organise a Classic Test between retired internationals for approximately 10th March at Ballymore for Christchurch?

 

[RugbyReg]

yeah, Justin Marshall and Scott Robertson first players to join up.

Razor was in Christchurch at the time and was missed by a boulder/some debris by a few metres.

Had to help a trapped woman apparently and went to help a trapped man, but it was too late for him.

I'll probably go along and cover the match for the site if its on at a decent time.

 

[Burke's Boot]

is Razor Meg or Robertson?

 

[Tangawizi]

There is a little bit of information on the Triple M website but I think it's still early days in so far as sorting out who will be playing.

http://www.triplem.com.au/brisbane/...s-all-blacks-charity-match/20110225-birh.html

 

[RugbyReg]

is Razor Meg or Robertson?

Razor Robertson.

I can't see them getting 15 classic All Blacks living in oz.

Tana Umaga will be looking for a game though.

 

[RugbyFuture]

Wouldn't Reg Roberts be chosen to play?

 

[DPK]

Wouldn't Reg Roberts be chosen to play?

Well, we can't have him humiliating the retired blokes. It's only for charity.

 

[RugbyReg]

Wouldn't Reg Roberts be chosen to play?

I did make the request. They asked me to write about the game instead....my reputation precedes me.

 

[RugbyReg]

Let's get a bit of an update going with the latest teams from what I've heard.

Aust:

15 Greg Martin
14 tba
13 tba
12 tba
11 David Campese
10 Pat Howard
9 George Gregan
8 Toutai Kefu
7 David Croft
6 Sam Scott-Young
5 Garrick Morgan
4 Mark Connors
3 Andrew Heath
2 tba
1 Dan Crowley

Reserves: Tim Horan and Jason Little (both have said they will just have 5 mins at the end)

NZL:

15 Christian Cullen (even old, worth the entry price I reckon)
14 Jeff Wilson
13 tba
12 tba
11 Glenn Osborne
10 tba
9 Justin Marshall
8 tba
7 Scott Robertson
6 Reuben Thorn
5 Ian Jones
4 tba
3 Kees Meuws
2 tba
1 Craig Dowd

 

[Bruce Ross]

An obvious 4 for Australia would be John Langford. Langers is still playing good club rugby on a regular basis.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Matt Burke at OC for the Classic Wobs?

 

[Ruggo]

Put the boots on John Eales.

 

[Bullrush]

I reckon Bunce would be up for it. Ian Jones possibly, Kees Meuws is back in NZ, Michael Jones maybe and Eric Rush....Jonah is back home too I think as is Taine Randell....not sure but Anton Oliver might be back home......hmmmmm

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Larkham would surely be keeping fit around Brumbie land, I'd love to see him have a run again

 

[barbarian]

George Gregan only just played his last game in Japan, surely this would be a fitting home swansong.

 

[MrTimms]

Toutai keeps himself fit too.

 

[MrMouse]

So those of you with all sorts of rugby contacts, get onto it! Hell, even those of you sad and pathetic enough to have twitter accounts, bombard these legends with requests/questions as to their involvement. One or two might need some prodding, so let them know the public wants it and it's a great chance to raise some $$$ for Christchurch! If it was in Sydney I'd be there in a flash!

 

[Tangawizi]

I wonder if Campo will get a start? Then him & Marto can re-enact that magical moment from the 89 Lions Tour for the fans....

Would be good if Tune and Roff turned up on the wings. Maybe they should just go for the 1999 World Cup winning backline. Although Dan Herbert looks like he might have lost a yard or 2 of pace over the years.

 

[RugbyReg]

I think injuries would rule out Herbie and Tune unfortunately.

 

[RugbyFuture]

Kooga are supplying the kit for the aussie team according to facebook, I suggested there that they have mustard yellow jerseys with traditional embellishments and put it into retail with a percentage to charity.

Probs wouldn't happen though.