2012 June rugby union tests
The 2012 mid-year rugby union tests (also known as the Summer Internationals in the Northern Hemisphere) refer to the rugby union Internationals that were played through June, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
These matches marked the start of a global rugby calendar established by the International Rugby Board (IRB), which runs until 2019. The calendar includes a return of traditional tours by European teams, in which a team plays multiple Tests against a southern hemisphere side, often with mid-week matches against provincial or regional sides. This year, all three of the teams that competed in the Rugby Championship's predecessor tournament, the Tri Nations, hosted European nations in three-Test series. Australia hosted Wales, marking the first three-Test series in Australia by a top European side since the British & Irish Lions' 2001 tour.[1] South Africa hosted England for three Tests, the first extended tour of that country by a single nation since New Zealand toured in 1996.[2]
The new calendar also provided expanded Test opportunities for so-called "Tier 2" nations. As part of this IRB initiative, another tradition returned – tours of the Pacific Islands by major nations. Scotland became the first Tier 1 nation to play a Test in the Pacific Islands since 2006, visiting Fiji and Samoa.[3] Also, Italy toured the Americas, claiming wins over Canada and the United States and a loss to Argentina.
Overview
[edit]Series
[edit]Tour | Result | Winners |
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Australia v Wales test series (3 tests) | 3–0 | ![]() |
New Zealand v Ireland test series (3 tests) | 3–0 | ![]() |
Argentina v France test series (2 tests) | 1–1 | Drawn |
South Africa v England test series (3 tests) | 2–0 | ![]() |
Japan v French Barbarians test series (2 tests) | 0–2 | French Barbarians |
Other tours
[edit]Team/Tour | Opponents |
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Barbarians end of season tour | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Italy tour | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Scotland tour | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Georgia tour | ![]() ![]() |
Fixtures
[edit]Week 1
[edit]27 May 2012 14:30 BST (UTC+01) |
England ![]() | 57–26 | Barbarians |
Try: Ashton (3) 17' c, 37' c, 43' c Hartley 34' m Wade 57' c Wigglesworth 66' c Joseph (2) 69' c, 79' c Con: Farrell (7/8) 17', 38', 44', 57', 67', 70', 80' Pen: Farrell (1/2) 2' | Report[4] | Try: Muliaina (2) 31' m, 47' c Tindall 63' c Taele 71' c Con: Donald (2/3) 32', 64' Contepomi (1/1) 72' |
Twickenham Stadium, London Attendance: 42,269 Referee: John Lacey (Ireland) |
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- As per tradition, the Barbarians' side featured uncapped players: Jérôme Fillol, Ernst Joubert and Anton van Zyl.
Week 2
[edit]29 May 2012 19:45 BST (UTC+01) |
Ireland ![]() | 28–29 | Barbarians |
Try: Gilroy (2) 15' c, 64' c Earls 25' c Zebo 44' c Con: O'Gara (4/4) 15', 25', 44', 64' | Report[5] | Try: Balshaw 11' c C. van Zyl 18' c Sackey 29' c Tindall 58' m Con: Contepomi (3/4) 11', 18', 29' Pen: Contepomi (1/1) 78' |
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester Attendance: 11,654 Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France) |
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- Contrary to tradition, the Barbarians side did not feature any uncapped players.
2 June 2012 14:00 BST (UTC+01) |
Wales ![]() | 30–21 | Barbarians |
Try: Robinson 10' c Hook 71' c Brew 79' c Con: Hook (3/3) 11', 72', 80' Pen: Hook (3/3) 4', 25', 51' | Report[6] | Try: Donald (2) 27' c, 59' c Rees 36' c Con: Donald (3/3) 28', 37', 60' |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Attendance: 57,565 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
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- The Welsh Rugby Union announced that this would be a fully capped match.[7] As a result, Martyn Williams became the third Welsh player with 100 caps when he came off the bench. It was also announced that this match would be the last international appearance of Martyn Williams and Wales top try-scorer Shane Williams.
- Four players made their full international debuts for Wales: Rhodri Jones, Harry Robinson, Liam Williams and Adam Warren.
Week 3
[edit]5 June 2012 19:30 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia ![]() | 6–9 | ![]() |
Pen: Harris (2/2) 32', 42' | Report[8] | Pen: Laidlaw (3/4) 22', 27', 80' |
Newcastle International Sports Centre, Newcastle Attendance: 20,088 Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Scotland claimed their first win in Australia since 1982.[9]
- Six players made their full international debut for Australia: Dan Palmer, Dave Dennis, Michael Hooper, Mike Harris, Joe Tomane and Luke Morahan.
- Two players made their full international debut for Scotland: Ryan Grant and Tom Brown.
9 June 2012 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand ![]() | 42–10 | ![]() |
Try: Savea (3) 25' c, 37' c, 43' c Thomson 54' m Smith 77' c Con: Carter (4/5) 26', 38', 45, 78 Pen: Carter (3/3) 5', 14', 17' | Report[10] | Try: McFadden 48' c Con: Sexton (1/1) 49' Pen: Sexton (1/1) 7' |
Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 43,300 Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales) |
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- Three players made their full international debut for New Zealand: Brodie Retallick, Julian Savea and Aaron Smith.
- Three players made their full international debut for Ireland: Simon Zebo, Declan Fitzpatrick and Ronan Loughney.
9 June 2012 20:00 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia ![]() | 27–19 | ![]() |
Try: Higginbotham 14' c Genia 40' c McCabe 66' c Con: Barnes (3/3) 15', 42', 67' Pen: Barnes (1/3) 8' Drop: Barnes (1/1) 49' | Report[11] | Try: Cuthbert 57' c Con: Halfpenny (1/1) 59' Pen: Halfpenny (4/4) 21', 45', 55', 62' |
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 43,000 Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) |
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- Cooper Vuna (Australia) and Ashley Beck (Wales) made their full international debuts.
9 June 2012 17:00 SAST (UTC+02) |
South Africa ![]() | 22–17 | ![]() |
Try: M. Steyn 47' m de Villiers 59' m Pen: M. Steyn (4/5) 13', 29', 69', 77' | Report[12] | Try: Foden 80' m Pen: Farrell (4/4) 6', 26', 63', 65' |
Mr Price Kings Park, Durban Attendance: 43,052 Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia) |
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- Four players made their full international debut for South Africa: Marcell Coetzee, Eben Etzebeth, Juandré Kruger and Coenie Oosthuizen.
- Three players made their full international debut for England: Tom Johnson, Joe Marler and Jonathan Joseph
9 June 2012 15:40 ART (UTC-03) |
Argentina ![]() | 37–22 | ![]() |
Try: Leonardi 33' c Roncero 56' c Senatore 66' c Contepomi 74' c Con: Contepomi (4/4) 34', 57, 67, 75' Pen: Contepomi (3/4) 10', 28', 44' | Report[13] | Try: Penalty try 24' c Gori 54' m Ma. Bergamasco 79' c Con: Burton (1/2) 25' Bocchino (1/1) 80' Pen: Burton (1/1) 1' |
Estadio Bicentenario, San Juan Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Jérôme Garcès (France) |
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- Tomas Cubelli, Ignacio Mieres, Manuel Montero, Bruno Postiglioni and Joaquin Tuculet made their full international debuts for Argentina.
- Alberto de Marchi made his full international debut for Italy.
9 June 2012 14:00 EDT (UTC-04) |
Canada ![]() | 28–25 | ![]() |
Try: Evans Hearn Carpenter Con: Pritchard (2/3) Pen: Pritchard (3/3) | Report[14] | Try: Hume Paterson LaValla Con: Holder (2/3) Pen: Holder (2/2) |
Richardson Memorial Stadium, Kingston, Ontario Attendance: 7,521 Referee: Marius Jonker (South Africa) |
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Week 4
[edit]15 June 2012 19:00 EDT (UTC-04) |
Canada ![]() | 16–25 | ![]() |
Try: Trainor 32' c Con: Pritchard (1/1) 33' Pen: Pritchard (3/4) 3', 29', 52' | Report[15] | Try: D'Apice 50' c Con: Burton (1/1) 51' Pen: Burton (6/7) 11', 25', 40', 42', 61', 71' |
BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario Attendance: 12,220 Referee: Dave Pearson (England) |
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16 June 2012 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand ![]() | 22–19 | ![]() |
Try: A. Smith 42' c Con: Carter (1/1) 43' Pen: Carter (4/5) 22', 30', 35', 64' Drop: Carter (1/1) 81' | Report[16] | Try: Murray 11' c Con: Sexton (1/1) 12' Pen: Sexton (4/5) 20', 47', 65', 69' |
Rugby League Park, Christchurch Attendance: 21,000 Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales) |
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- This was Ireland's first test match in Christchurch.
16 June 2012 20:00 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia ![]() | 25–23 | ![]() |
Try: Horne 38' c Con: Barnes (1/1) 39' Pen: Barnes (5/6) 19', 29', 47', 58', 64' Harris (1/1) 80' | Report[17] | Try: North 3' c Davies 43' c Con: Halfpenny (2/2) 4', 44' Pen: Halfpenny (3/3) 49', 60', 66' |
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Attendance: 33,880 Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand) |
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16 June 2012 14:00 (UTC+12) |
Fiji ![]() | 25–37 | ![]() |
Try: Domolailai 24' m Nayacalevu 48' c Talebula 64' c Con: Ralulu (2/3) 49', 65' Pen: Ralulu (2/3) 5', 7' | Report[18] | Try: Laidlaw 16' c Penalty try 21' c Visser (2) 36' c, 72' c Con: Laidlaw (4/4) 17', 22', 37', 72' Pen: Laidlaw (3/3) 32', 46', 69' |
Churchill Park, Lautoka Attendance: 15,000[19] Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Tim Visser made his debut for Scotland, only four days after becoming eligible by completing three years' residency.
16 June 2012 17:00 SAST (UTC+02) |
South Africa ![]() | 36–27 | ![]() |
Try: Alberts 4' m B. du Plessis 9' c Hougaard 19' c Pietersen 73' m Con: M. Steyn (2/4) 10', 20' Pen: M. Steyn (3/6) 15', 46', 58' Drop: M. Steyn (1/1) 26' | Report[20] | Try: Flood 23' c Youngs (2) 51' c, 61' c Con: Flood (3/3) 24', 52', 62' Pen: Flood (2/2) 9', 64' |
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg Attendance: 60,101 Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland) |
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16 June 2012 18:10 ART (UTC-03) |
Argentina ![]() | 23–20 | ![]() |
Try: Agulla 4' c Montero 76' c Con: Contepomi (2/2) 5', 77' Pen: Contepomi (3/6) 24', 39', 56' | Report[21] | Try: Picamoles 26' m Pen: Parra (4/5) 3', 10', 22', 43' Trinh-Duc (1/1) 52' |
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba Attendance: 40,000[22] Referee: George Clancy (Ireland) |
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- Brice Dulin, Romain Taofifenua, Christopher Tolofua and Yvan Watremez made their full international debuts for France in this match.
- Rodrigo Baez made his full international debut for Argentina in this match.
16 June 2012 19:00 MDT (UTC-06) |
United States ![]() | 36–20 | ![]() |
Try: A. Suniula 10' m Paterson 26' c Petri 35' c Clever 73' m Con: Wyles (2/4) Pen: Wyles (4/7) 2', 23', 39', 59' | Report[23] | Try: Kvirikashvili 18' m Sharikadze 50' m Kacharava 60' c Con: Kvirikashvili (1/3) Pen: Kvirikashvili (1/1) 32' |
Infinity Park, Glendale, Colorado Attendance: 3,800[24] Referee: Marius Jonker (South Africa) |
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- Three players made their full international debuts for the USA: Derek Asbun, Shaun Davies, and Tolifili Liufau.
Week 5
[edit]20 June 2012 19:30 JST (UTC+09) |
Japan ![]() | 21–40 | French Barbarians |
Try: Ono 33' c Tamura 41' c Ito 68' c Con: Tamura (3/3) 33', 41', 68' | Report[25] | Try: Lapeyre (2) 2' m, 30' c Lacrampe 10' c O'Connor 40' c Arias 80' m Con: Lopez (3/5) 11', 30', 40' Pen: Lapeyre (1/1) 23' Lopez (1/1) 38' Bernard (1/1) 79' |
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo Attendance: 9,761 Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) |
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- This match was the first ever encounter between Japan and the French Barbarians. (Both teams had however played twice against each other in Sevens tournaments, at the Hong Kong Sevens in 1987 and at the Air France Sevens in 1999, the Baa-Baas claiming both victories.)
- Pierre Bernard, Hugo Bonneval (following in his father Eric's footsteps), Henry Chavancy, Ibrahim Diarra, Thierry Lacrampe, Camille Lopez, Romain Millo-Chluski, Marvin O'Connor, Rabah Slimani and captain William Servat all made their debuts in the blue-striped shirt.
23 June 2012 15:30 SST (UTC+13) |
Samoa ![]() | 16–17 | ![]() |
Try: T. Pisi 61' c Con: T. Pisi (1/1) 62' Pen: T. Pisi (2/3) 23', 42' Drop: T. Pisi 15' | Report[26] | Try: Ansbro 17' c Harley 78' c Con: Laidlaw (2/2) 18', 79' Pen: Laidlaw (1/1) 51' |
Apia Park, Apia Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa) |
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- Originally, New Zealand referee Chris Pollock was meant to referee this match, but due to injury, Jaco Peyper of South Africa was the referee. He also refereed both the Australia and the Fiji games.
- It was announced 50 minutes before kick-off that Nick De Luca was out of the match due to a thigh strain, and would be replaced by Joe Ansbro.
23 June 2012 15:00 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia ![]() | 20–19 | ![]() |
Try: Horne 64' m Pen: Barnes (5/5) 3', 9', 16', 38', 74' | Report[27] | Try: R. Jones 60' c Con: Halfpenny (1/1) 61' Pen: Halfpenny (4/5) 7', 13', 24', 70' |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney Attendance: 42,889 Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa) |
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