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Fiji put in a great performance in hard fought quarter
At 20 - 20 the game looked to go either way with a rampant Fiji giving South Africa
cause to endlessly defend against relentless attacks.
In the end it was two structured forward moves that gave the Springboks a hard earned
victory - Fiji went out in great style ....more

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IRB World Cup 2007 - Pacific Island Teams:

* Samoa won over the USA 25-21 and returned home.

* Tonga bowed out to England in a passionate finale 20-36 and returned home.

* Fiji acheived a great win 38-34 over a spirited Wales in a thrilling nailbiter in Nantes.

Now for the first time since 1987, Fiji advanced to the World Cup quarter finals.

They met South Africa on Sunday 7th October 2007 in Marseille, France.

South Africa played against all three Pacific Island Teams:Samoa, Tonga and Fiji.

Fijian first five and all time top scorer Nicky Little was out of all Rugby for 6 weeks following a damaged knee suffered during the last minutes of the game against Wales...

Fiji then played South Africa as reported above...

South Africa won 37-20 and Fiji returned home.

World Cup Final:

South Africa wins the World Cup 2007 15-6

In a tense match with England, the Springbok's defence held up throughout.

In a final that saw a try disallowed to England - neither team dottted down, South Africa winning 15-6. South Africa led at halftime 9-3.

4 tries were scored in the 87 final (NZ 3), none in 1995, and no more than 2 since 87, this was a true final with few points scored.

South Africa during the tournament played Samoa, Tonga and Fiji in it's journey....

England v South Africa. 20 October 9pm Stade de France, Saint Denis

Third and fourth:

France 10 v Argentina 34 . 19 October 9pm Parc des Princes, Paris

Semi Finals:

SOUTH AFRICA INTO FINAL

Percy Montgomery racked up 17 points ,while Bryan Habana racked up another
two tries to put South Africa into the final in their game against the Pumas,
the Springboks winning 37 -13....more (IRB)

ENGLAND FIRST FINALISTS

England ground out a win over France 14-9 to win the first semi-final in Paris.
Jonny Wilkison again proved his worth by calmly snatching a penalty at 75 mins then a DG at 78 mins.
The six points proved to be winners as France was forced to score a try to tie the game or a converted try to win - it didn't happen and England are into the final....more (IRB)

England 14	France 9	Stade de France, Saint Denis. Sat, Oct 13, 9 pm
South Africa 37	Argentina 13	Stade de France, Saint Denis. Sun, Oct 14, 9 pm

World Cup Quarter finals Schedule:

* England shock Australia in the quarters 12- 10...more (IRB)

* France stuns New Zealand in the quarters 20 -18...more (IRB)

Australia 10	England 12	Marseille Saturday Oct 6th 3pm
New Zealand 18	France 20	Cardiff Saturday Oct 6th 9pm
South Africa 37	Fiji 20	Marseille Sunday Oct 7th 3pm
Argentina 19	Scotland 13	Saint-Denis Sunday Oct 7th 9pm

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2007 NFL Players of Polynesian Ancestry by Ietuma
The 2007 Football season is upon us. The pre-season has come and gone and the draftees and free agents who tried to secure positions with an NFL teams have either succeeded or been cut. After the smoke cleared there were 32 players of Polynesian Heritage still playing. There are16 who are starters and 16 who are back-ups and there are also a large number more who have been hired just to be on the practice teams for each club. All of these athletes make the minimum of $US200,000.00 while the starters and back-ups make much more. The following are the ones...more

Team	Starters	Back-ups
Baltimore Ravens	Haloti Ngata, DT
Cincinnatti Bengals	Domata Peko, DT	Jonathan Fanene, DE
Pittsburgh Steelers	Troy Polamalu, SS	Chris Kemoeatu, OL
Indianapolis Colts	Freddie Keiaho, LB
Jacksonville Jaguars	Chris Naeole, OL Vince Manuwai, OL
Tennessee Titans	Kevin Mawae, C	Travis LaBoy, DE
Miami Dolphins	Reagan Mauia, FB Samson Satele, C	Paul Soliai, DT Sione Fifita, DT
New England Patriots		Junior Seau, LB
New York Jets		Marques Tuiasosopo, QB Steve Pouha, NT
San Diego Chargers		Brandon Manumaleuna, TE
Chicago Bears	Olin Kruetz, C
Detroit Lions	Dominic Raiola, C Edwin Mulitalo, OL	Blaine Saipaia, OL Ikaika Alama-Francis, LB
Minnesota Vikings		Naufahu Tahi, FB
Carolina Panthers	Maake Kemoeatu, DT
Philadelphia Eagles		Pago Togafau, LB Kimo von Oelhoeffen, DT
Arizona Cardinals	T. Lutui, OL	Aaron Fransisco, FS
San Fransisco 49ers		Isaac Sopoaga, NT
Seattle Seahawks	Lofa Tatupu, LB
St. Louis Rams	Pisa Tinoisamoa, LB