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audience that this most prestigious Championship
audience that this most prestigious Championship
in Pony-Like Screenshots Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:08 amby corse178 • 1.660 Posts
Long before the Four Nations rugby league tournament kicked off, it was predicted that Australia and New Zealand would be the leading combatants and most likely the finalists; nothing from the opening fixtures last weekend has changed that opinion.The Kangaroos second-stringers, as expected, made short work of Scotland with a 54-12 romp to give Australia a comfortable start to their campaign, while the Kiwis had a much tougher time in a 17-16 arm-wrestle with host nation England.?Barring injury, the Kangaroos and Kiwis were expected to name their strongest possible line-ups for their highly anticipated clash this weekend.Mal Meninga has made seven changes to Australias line-up, with high-profile players Johnathan Thurston, Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Boyd Cordner, Matt Scott, Matt Gillett, and Valentine Holmes all named to return against New Zealand.We know the Kiwis will be a significant challenge for us so it will be great to welcome back some of the players who missed the Scotland game, Meninga said.But Meningas team sheet doesnt include Cooper Cronk, which raises one glaring question: Is Meninga starting to change the guard?The company line states the 28-Test veteran is being rested, but Cronk was the best player in this years NRL season and is the reigning Dally M Medal winner -- so it would be fair to assume that his form would make him an automatic selection.Michael Morgan is likely to join Cowboys teammate Thurston in the halves but is it more a strategic plan rather than a gamble??Having said that, it is still important to try out a few combinations and I am looking forward to seeing what this squad can do against the Kiwis, Meninga said.The clash with the Kiwis was expected to provide an insight as to what line-up Meninga views as his best, so his decision to overlook Cronk has many experts and fans scratching their heads.Meninga has already shown he isnt afraid to make the tough calls on long-serving stars, after leaving veterans Corey Parker and Paul Gallen out of the touring party altogether.With and ageing squad that includes some of the all-time greats such as Thurston, Cameron Smith, maybe Meninga is merely following his succession plan as Australia look to re-establish itself at the top of the rugby league tree.?Meanwhile, New Zealands only changes for the encounter with Australia have been forced by injury.Hard-running prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (knee) and Jason Nightgale (ankle) have been ruled out, with Greg Eastwood and Gerard Beale promoted into the squad.After both sides scored first-up wins, the match is far from must-win; but a victory, or at least a strong performance, is a must for New Zealand after Australia handed them a 26-6 thrashing just three weeks ago in Perth.Australia Kangaroos: (19-man squad, alphabetical order)?Darius Boyd, Shannon Boyd, Boyd Cordner, Blake Ferguson, Jake Friend, Matt Gillett, Valentine Holmes, Greg Inglis, David Klemmer, James Maloney, Trent Merrin, Michael Morgan, Matt Moylan, Justin ONeill, Matt Scott, Cameron Smith (c), Sam Thaiday, Johnathan Thurston, Aaron Woods.New Zealand Kiwis: (19-man squad)?1. Jordan Kahu 2. Gerard Beale 3. Solomone Kata 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jesse Bromwich (c) 9 Issac Luke 10. Adam Blair 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Tohu Harris 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Lewis Brown 15. Martin Taupau 16. Manu Mau 17. Greg Eastwood 18. Joseph Tapine 19. David Fusitua.Venue: Ricoh Arena, CoventryKick-off:?7am AEDTKey Stats:Australia have lost just five of their past 27 meetings with New Zealand.Australia have a 74 percent winning record vs. New Zealand (Played 132, W97, L32, D3).New Zealand have beaten Australia once in England from nine attempts (2005).UBET Odds:$1.28 Australia, $3.65 New ZealandWeather:Rain is expected throughout the day, with a brisk temperature of 5C forecast for kick-off.?Prediction:?Australia by 10 Jordan Shoes Uk Online . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Buy Air Jordan Online . 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Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille scored 20 seconds apart a few minutes after Stamkos was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a broken right leg, and the Bruins beat the Lightning 3-0 on Monday afternoon. Members of The Open venue Royal Troon have voted in favour of admitting women to the club.Royal Troon is the only remaining host club to maintain a male-only membership policy after golf governing body The R&A removed Muirfield from the rota when its members voted against accepting female members.A vote took place at a meeting on Friday where members voted overwhelmingly to welcome women to the club.A review of membership policy was announced by Troon in January 2015 and was initially not due to be resolved until later this year. However, the South Ayrshire club brought forward its vote to before this years Open, taking place between July 14 and 17.Club captain Martin Cheyne said: We have said a number of times recently that it is important for golf clubs to reflect the society in which we exist and the modern world that looks to us.Therefore, I am delighted with the decision taken by Members of Royal Troon this evening and look forward to welcoming women to our great club. It is the right decision for the club today, and for the generations of golfers that will follow.Royal St Georges in Kent voted last year to admit women members and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews opted to end its 260-year-old male-only membership policy in September 2014.Troon has previously considered itself a special case as it shares facilities with the Ladies Golf Club, Troon.Muirfield, meanwhile, plans to hold another vote on female membership just weeks after members rejected the proposal.Mr Cheyne said: Tonight we turn our attention to jointly hosting the 1145th Open Championship with our great friends at The Ladies Golf Club, Troon.ddddddddddddWe can now all be focused on golf and showcasing this wonderful club and golf course to the huge global audience that this most prestigious Championship commands.I am grateful for the support of many people, including Scottish Golf -- the games governing body in Scotland -- for its unswerving support and to my vice-captain and fellow members of the committee.I pay special thanks to the members who turned out tonight for an important discussion and the right decision for Royal Troon Golf Club.A spokesman for The R&A said: We welcome this decision by the membership at Royal Troon and recognise its significance for the club.Our focus today is very much on the 145th Open in just under two weeks time but we can now look forward to many more great Championships at Royal Troon in years to come.Muirfields decision in May not to admit women members was greeted with anger in and out of the game and the course was stripped of the right to host the Open.The East Lothian club held a ballot at the end of a two-year consultation on membership but failed to get the two-thirds majority of its 648 eligible voters required to change policy.The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which runs Muirfield, said it is now seeking a fresh ballot. Approving female members will begin restoring the reputation of the club, captain Henry Fairweather believes. ' ' '
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