Lovell Rugby Team Of The Year 2009
Here in the office, much debate has gone into picking the Lovell Rugby World Team Of The Year 2009. It really has been a great year for Rugby. After much deliberation, here is our team of the year:
15- Rob Kearney- Ireland
The Leinster Full Back (who wears Nike Laser 3 Rugby Boots) with a siege gun left boot. He helped Ireland win the Grand Slam, Leinster win their first Heineken cup and played outstanding for the Lions in South Africa.
14- Corey Jane- New Zealand
The Hurricanes man is more happy at Fullback, although has had a great year on the wing. He played the majority of games for the All Blacks this season and scored some really important tries. Is as good going forward as is going back, which is vital in the modern game.
13- Brian O’driscoll- Ireland
Again another Irish player to win the Heineken cup, the grand slam and have a wonderful Lions tour. Before the start of the seaon there had been doubt as to whether O’driscoll would rediscover his form that made him one of the worlds best. In 2009 He bounced back with a great season attacking with great vision and pace and defending like a world class 7. His combination with Jamie Roberts in the centre for the Lions was outstanding.
12- Jamie Roberts- Wales
A great breakthrough season for the giant Cardiff Blues centre. Originally seen as a winger or Full Back he has now established himself as a force in the centre, with his power and great off loading skills. He is endorsed to wear Under Armour Dominate Rugby Boots
11- Byran Habana- South Africa
A Lions series win, Tri Nations series win and Super 14 and Currie Cup. Another vintage season from the eletric Habana who is set to move to the Western Provence/Stormers from the Bulls next season. Scored some crucial trys in big games this season and has improved again as an allround player. Still one of the quickest and best finishers the game has seen.
10- Morne Steyn- South Africa Africa
Like Habbana, a Lions series Win, Tri Nations series win along with Super 14 and Currie Cup. A great break through season for the metronomic goalkicking ten. A prolific Super 14 saw him force his way into the Springboks squad and then Ruan Pienars poor goalkicking enabled him the chance to make himself a legend by beating the Lions with a penalty from inside his own half in injury time to win the second test. Form dipped slightly during the European tour but still a great year. Morne Steyn currently wears Nike Vapor Rugby Boots
9- Fourie du Preez- South Africa
For our money the IRB player of the year. Controls game with his great service and kicking game. Never looks flustered. His battle with Mike Phillips was a classic in the summer.
8- Sergio Parisse- Italy
A great year for the Stade Francais number 8 and Italy captain. Has great hands and is a great lineout forward. Some say his Stade Francais form outshines his Italian because he has better players around him.
7- Heinrich Brüssow- South Africa
A metronomic rise for the young Cheetahs flanker. Impressed against the Lions in one of the opening tour matches so much so that he made his Boks debut in the first test against the Lions. His small but powerful frame have made him the new king of the breakdown area. A great debut season. Will be looking to build again for next season wearing His Adidas Predator X Rugby boots
6- Rocky Elsom- Australia
On his one year Sabbatactal to Europe with Leinster helped them win the Heineken cup. After returning to the Wallabies has been made captain and put some big performances in for the Wallabies with his powerful running.
5- Victor Matfield- South Africa
The Blue Bulls second row has put in another big season winning the currie cup, super 14, tri nations and Lions series. Superb in the Line out and gets around the park well.
4- Simon Shaw- England
Shaw is currently the stand out forward in English Rugby. He was fantastic for the Lions in the summer. The second test was the best performance from a second row we had seen in the office. Despite his age he is surely the first name on Martin Johnson’s teamsheet currently. We would love to see Courtney Lawes given the chance to play with him to help him develop.
3- Benn Robinson- Australia
The Wallabies front row was once the source of great humour amongst world Rugby, as they always had brilliant teams but questionable scrummaging, No longer! with the help of Former Bath Coach Michael Foley the Wallabies have turned themselves into a great scrummaging team. Robinson along with Ben Alexander and Stephen Moore have been a massive part of this.
2-Stephen Moore- Australia
A tough one between Moore and Andrew Hore Wellington and the All Blacks. In the end Moore got the nod because of his solid lineout work and great scrummaging. Will be looking for an equally impressive year next season with teams looking at the Wallabies scrum with a lot of respect!
1 Gethin Jenkins- Wales
The world’s most athletic prop, with the ability to play either side of the scrum if need be. A great season for Jenkins., will be looking for a big year to help the Blues and Wales fight for Trophies.
What would be your team?
This is just our choice, but what would be yours? Use the comment form below to let us know!
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19 Responses to Lovell Rugby Team Of The Year 2009
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here is my view on the team of 2009
15 – Rob Kearney (Ireland)
14 – Tommy Bowe (Ireland)
13 – Brian O’driscoll (Ireland)
12 – Jamie Roberts (Wales)
11 – Bryan Habbana (South Africa)
10 – Matt Giteau (Australia)
9 – Will Genia (Australia)
8 – Sergio Parrisse (Italy)
7 – Heinrich Brussow (South Africa)
6 – Thierry Dusautoir (France)
5 – Victor Matfield (South Africa)
4 – Simon Shaw (England)
3 – Gethin Jenkins (Wales)
2 – Bismarck Du Plessis (South Africa)
1 – Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa) -
I think this is a very good team
But i would perhaps put Pocock on instead of Elsom?
Also i’m not sure Simon Shaw would be the best second row choice and perhaps move Lobbe from eight to second row because he can play both and is a fantastic all around player with great vision for a forward.Thanks
Jake -
my 09 team – (not easy took some thinking!)
15)Malili Muliaina
14)Ugo Monye
13)Brian O’driscoll
12)Jamie Roberts
11)Bryan Habbana
10)Matt Giteau
9)Fourie du Preez
8)Sergio Parrisse/Pierre Spies
7)Heinrich Brussow
6)Tom Croft
5)Victor Matfield
4)Simon Shaw
3)Gethin Jenkinns
2)Schalk Brits
1)Tendai Mtawarira -
15. Corey Jane (New Zealand)
14. Shane Williams (Wales)
13. Brian O’Driscoll (Ireland)
12. Conrad Smith (New Zealand)
11. Brian Habana (South Africa)
10. Dan Carter (New Zealand)
9. Forie Du Preez (Soth Africa)
8. Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (Argentina)
7. Ritchie McCaw capt (New Zealand)
6. Heinrich Brussow (South Africa)
5. Brad Thorn (New Zealand)
4. Victor Matfeld (South Africa)
3. Tony Woodcock (New Zealand)
2. Stephen Moore (Australia)
1. Euan Murray (Scotland)Notable mentions; Zach Guildford, Pierre Spies, Marco Ayerza, The Beast,Lee Halfpenny, Mathieu Bastereud, And Thom Evans!!!!
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Gents,
I think I speak for the world of front rowers aghast at the selections above. Picking Tight-Heads at Loose Head and vice-versa is astonishing. Gethin Jenkins is a Loose Head, which, for the backs amongst you is No1. Euan Murray plays tight head or No.3.
Regards
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Good front rowers can play loose or tight as gethin jenkins proved.
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TOM CROFT come on!!!!
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15. Rob Kearney
14. Tommy Bowe
13. Brian O’Driscoll
12. Jamie Roberts
11. Bryan Habana
10. Matt Giteau
9. Fourie Du Preez
8. Sergio Parrise
7. Thierry Dusatoir
6. Rocky Elsom
5. Paul O’ Connell
4. Victor Matfield
3. Euan Murray
2. Stephen Moore
1. Gethin Jenkinswe al have our preferences but to pick a team of the year, you have to pick across all competitions and all round consistent performaces during the year . for that reason i feel the xv above best represents this , shaw played maybe 4/5 quality games rest were well below par . picking morne steyn is a joke imo, he is so limited as a fly half all he has is a boot and was found out in the northern hemisphere as being a high veldt player/kicker. players unlucky not to be included are mils muliania,richie mccaw, brussow,and benn robinson
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my team of the year (including performances at club level that may not of been noticed on the international stage)
starting line up:
1.genkins 2.du plessis 3.hayman 4.matfield 5.o’connell 6.elsom 7.mccaw 8.parrise 9.du preez 10.carter 11.sivivatu 12.roberts 13.o’driscoll 14.bowe 15.muliaina
subs:
16.hore 17.mtawarira 18.shaw 19.spies 20.phillips 21.giteau 22.tagicakibau
others to mention:
stephan moore, euan murray, bakkies botha, jamie heaslip, will genia, jonny wilkinson, rob kearney, rikki fluety -
byrne for full back !! average game saturday , but awsome in 09 six nations and lions tour
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15. Kurtley Beale
14. shane williams
13. brian o’driscall
12. Sonny Bill Williams
11. brian habana
10. danial carter
9. danny care
8. andy powell
7. richie mcaw
6. lewis moody
5. alun wyn jones
4. keian reid
3. euan murray
2. kevin mealamu
1. adam rhys jones -
2010 Team?
15. Mils Muliaina(NZ)
14. Chris Ashton(ENG)
13. Conrad Smith(NZ)
12. Seilala Mapasua(SAM)
11. Andrew Trimble(IRE)
10. Dan Carter(NZ)
9. Ben Youngs(ENG)1. Gethin Jenkins(WAL)
2. Stephen Moore(AUS)
3. Dan Cole(ENG)
4. Courtney Lawes(ENG)
5. Victor Matfield(SA)
6. Jerome Kaino(NZ)
7. Richie McCaw(NZ)
8. Jamie Heaslip(IRE) -
15.mills mulliaina
14.brian habana
13.brian odriscoll
12.sonny billy willians
11.rupenicaucaunibuca
10.daniel carter
9.will genia8.spies
7.macaw
6.kele leawere
5.victor matfield
4.kieren read
3.tony woodkock
2.sunia koto
1.ben robinson -
15.MULIAINA..NZ
14.SHANE WILLIAMS..WALS
13.SONNY BILLY WILLIAMS..NZ
12.SAULA RADIDI..FJ
11.RUPENI CAUCAU..FJ
10.QUADE COOPER..AUS
9.WILL GENIA..AUS
8.SPIES..SA
7.JOHN SMITH..AUS
6.ROCKY ELSOM..AUS
5.VICTOR MATFIELD..SA
4.SIMON SHAW..ENG
3.TONY WOOD COCK..NZ
2.SUNIA KOTO..FJ
1.BEN ROBINSON..ENG -
15.MILS MULIAINA
14.ROKOCOKO
13.SONNY BILL
12.NONU
11.JOELI LUTUMAILAGI-FIJI
10.QUADE COOPER
09.MOSESE RAULUNI-FIJI
08.FAOSILIVA-SAMOA
07.SEREMAIA BUROTU-FIJI
06.KAI NO-NZ
05.CRIS JACK
04.VICTOR MATT FIELD
03.Gethin Jenkins- Wales
02. Stephen Moore- Australia
01. Benn Robinson- Australia
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Leaving O’Connell out of the second row is a joke!