Date: Sunday, June 10
Kick-off: 14:05 (03:05 BST, 02:05 GMT)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium



The North:
15 Robbie Robinson
14 Lelia Masaga
13 Richard Buckman
12 Hadleigh Parkes
11 David Raikuna
10 Lachie Munro
9 Brendon Leonard
8 Brad Shields
7 Luke Braid (capt)
6 Faifili Levave
5 Filo Paulo
4 James Broadhurst
3 Toby Smith
2 Dane Coles
1 Josh Hohneck.

Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 18 Fritz Lee, 19 Scott Waldrom, 20 Frae Wilson, 21 James Marshall, 22 Sherwin Stowers.

The South:
15 Kurt Baker
14 Buxton Popoali'i
13 Kade Poki
12 Kendrick Lynn
11 Adam Whitelock
10 Tom Marshall
9 Jimmy Cowan
8 Luke Whitelock
7 Matt Todd
6 Scott Fuglistaller
5 Tom Donnelly
4 Jarrad Hoeata
3 Chris King
Jason Rutledge (capt)
1 Jamie Mackintosh.

Replacements: 16 Ma'afu Fia, 17 Quentin MacDonald, 18 Culum Retallick, 19 Tim Boys, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Glenn Dickson, 22 Patrick Osborne.

Ah shit. Thought it was the SH vs NH shit fight poster match thread. My bad.

It should be called 'players that are about 4th or 5th best in there position vs some other guys around about that good'

yaaaa go north! , oh and the north island players playing for the south as well. This could be one of the most interesting random selection of players vs another random selection of players trial games i have seen since since since hmmmm , i was going to say a business house game i played in a few years ago but guess in that one we were all representing our own areas so the result had some meaning.

Not sure this farcical event deserves its own match thread, tbh.

I'll be watching the Pacquiao fight

Catch the lowlights of this on reunion

IF the score blows out one way or the other in the first half i wonder if they will shuffle the teams up at half time

I'd much rather a Super Rugby Dirt Trackers team take on the Heartland XV.

... wonder if Steve Tew has asked Rutledge to have a scrap with someone from the North for a bit of faux-Origin biffo.

oh dear

Someone come up with what the full strength sides would be.

Based on this year's selection criteria of which S15 franchise they play for, or proper teams?

From where the players grew up:

North

15. Dagg
14. Jane
13. C. Smith
12. SBW
11. Savea
10. Cruden
9. A. Smith
8. Read
7. Cane
6. Vito
5. Whitelock
4. Eaton
3. Afeaki
2. Mealamu
1. Woodcock

South

15. Horrell
14. Poki
13. ??
12. Bateman
11. B. Smith
10. Carter
9. Ellis
8. Manu
7. McCaw
6. Thomson
5. Retallick
4. Romano
3. O. Franks
2. Hore
1. B. Franks

If Slade were fit you'd probably find him slotting in at fullback.

I seriously can't find myself being remotely interested in this.

Call me a shit rugby fan, but apparently it is'nt even from their clubs origin.

The team that will win will be the one stripped of less ABs

Does anyone give a shit about this game? I sure don't. It's not even a real north/south game for fucks sake.

NI:
Masaga (1cap)
Leonard (13)

SI:
Cowan (51 caps)
Donnelly (15)
Hoeata (3)
Mackintosh (1)

What time's kick off?

Sorry didn't read the O.P

Anyone got a link?

Kind of got my point arse around face. I meant it is pointless as one team will have more ABs away. Not how many are left.

But admittedly I may have phrased it shittily.

A game with everyone from their first club origins would be better than the ones left out of the ABs who play for a certain S15 team.

For me personally and I would imagine for the players, she is a bit pointless

smashed em bro

Nothing at the usual suspects - quelle surprise

its actually a good game, including a bit of biff

both teams would put 20 on the irish

kurt baker is turning into a class 15s player - hope he sticks around, wouldnt be out of place in black

32-17 sth

Could someone please give us the score update please?

Can't find a stream anywhere, plus I am wanting to watch Manny fight.

Cheers in advance.

32-24 final score, souths win

That was a fun game. South just way too good at the breakdown. Baker MOTM.

A vey surprising amount of intensity and one of the most entertaining games I've seen all season. There was also obvious signs from players and fans that it's a clash they could invest themselves into.

If the NZRU managed and marketed it correctly it could be a must-see match each June.

Rutledge and Leonard were at each other's throats. Then Leonard spear-tackled Rutledge. Shortly after Coles and Rutledge squared up that led to an all-in; the highlight of which was Filo Paulo bending down from 6' 6" to smack a horizontal Donnelly in the mush.

I mysky remindered this match but I couldn't get downstairs to watch it. I was going to watch it for the novelty factor.

If this match brings back the biff, I think I'll get interested in it pretty quick. I'll look out for a replay.

RugbyDump will have the scrap in a day or two. It was very evident that there was a fair deal of meaning out there. The NZRU weren't interested, the rugby public weren't interested but those playing certainly were.

Good game!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you haven't watched it, you should do!

Robbie Robinson was the Norths best, while Leonard was fiesty, and looked more like the half he can be. For the South, while Kurt Baker was really good, Kendrick Lynn was outstanding, and looks to be playing his way back into the Landers starting lineup. The South pack was just too good for the North, with Jason Rutledge a pest as usual. Luke Whitelock was interesting in that he 'got there' a lot, but then didn't do much more ????

The fisticuffs were "old school', but Paulo delivered a cheap, dirty shot on Donnelly. Even in the old days that wouldn't have been tolerated, and he will probably get a good holiday as a consequence.

This game should be a 'State of Origin' type game imo.

I don't know why the kiwis don't have this one year with all players available and hype up the rivalry. Could be a highlight of the rugby calendar.

Leonard, Coles, Lynn & Paulo all cited. I'd be very surprised if Paulo plays SR again this season.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/7078424/Four-cited-after-ugly-North-v-South-incidents

Are the fisticuffs up on youtube yet?

Not great quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8s5O-PBIiI&feature=related

Well that's the last time this fixture is going to be played. There are going to be some words said by a few S15 coaches...

Disappointed to hear that the NZRU well and truly fucked up this game. It beggars belief that they could fail to tap into the age old North vs South Island rivalry? This NZRU board really are the most useless governing body in world sport.

It is a shame, but hopefully they will make it into a proper North vs South game, the passion seems to be there for it to be a success.

That is for bloody real. All penalties to be halved for being forced to play in this match

AC is dead right! This was, and can be again, something for players and fans alike to really get into, but it MUST be on the basis of origin surely? It was certainly easier back in my day, when the players never moved around, but still, if it can be based on either your secondary schooling, provincial debut, or such, twould be great!

How do you think he'll get on?