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15 Mar 2012

North Island vs South Island - The Battle of New Zealand

It has emerged this week that part of the NZRU’s bailout package for Otago will see the new Forsyth Barr Stadium host an unprecedented ‘North Vs South’ match. This could be an outstanding event and if it is successful commercially could become a yearly event, like the State of origin rugby league series competed between Queensland and New South Wales.
The criteria has not been discussed on how you qualify to play for each side, whether it is where you are born, or which NPC or Super Rugby side you currently represent. Either way, it is sure to create a fierce contest and could be seen as the level between Super rugby and International test matches.
I have decided to compile a current team for each side based on which Super Rugby sides they play for currently as the conditions. Despite splitting the talent pool of Nz between 2 teams, some All Blacks still miss out on starting spots...most notably Ma’a Nonu and Piri Weepu. I would be interested to have feedback on what some might consider dodgy team selection!
North Island XV

1.Tony Woodcock (Blues), 2. Keven Mealamu (Blues), 3.Ben Tamefuna (Chiefs), 4. Jason Eaton (Hurricanes), 5. Ali Williams (Blues), 6. Jerome Kaino (Blues), 7. Liam Messam (Chiefs), 8. Victo Vito (Hurricanes), 9. Tawera Kerr Barlow (Chiefs), 10. Aaron Cruden (Chiefs), 11. Rene Ranger (Blues), 12. Sonny Bill Williams (Chiefs), 13. Conrad Smith (Hurricanes), 14. Richard Kahui (Chiefs), 15. Corey Jane (Hurricanes)

South Island XV

1. Jamie MacIntosh (Highlanders), 2. Andrew Hore (Highlanders), 3. Owen Franks (Crusaders), 4. Jarred Hoeata (Highlanders), 5. Sam Whitelock (Crusaders), 6. Adam Thomson (Highlanders), 7. Richie McCaw (Crusaders), 8. Kieran Reid (Crusaders), 9. Aaron Smith (Highlanders), 10. Dan Carter (Crusaders), 11. Hosea Gear (Highlanders), 12.Tamati Ellison (Highlanders), 13. Robbie Fruean (Crusaders), 14. Zac Guildford (Crusaders), 15. Israel Dagg (Crusaders)

Those teams could easily beat most international teams, so if the selectors are able to pick a full compliment of players...I for one will be watching!

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