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  • #286
    NZ 40 - France 13

    Well, New Zealand deserves its victory, the individual qualities of the Blacks made the difference over French players unable to challenge them on this ground, missing their tackles and without any efficiency when they had the ball.

    This is more or less the score I would have predicted when I heard the replacements will play instead of the original team.
    "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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    • #287
      Les Grenouilles were abysmal! Okay, it was a 2nd XV, but they were rudderless, they had no method except to kick the ball away at every opportunity, they missed tackles, and they gave away countless very stupid penalties. And M'lle Labit changed her hair colour again! If she spent as much time thinking about her rugby as she did her hair, she might actually contribute something to the game!

      That said, the ABs were only competent. Several of their tries were dodgy, particularly the one from the throw in that went barely 2 metres. And why was the hooker allowed to throw - more than once - straight into the stomach of the man at the front of the lineout? That isn't throwing the ball in straight!
      " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
      "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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      • #288
        Originally posted by Tamerlin


        I was talking about the umbilical cord still linking your wife and her daughter...
        Oh! That one! I'll rip it out with a pair of rusty pliers if I have to!
        " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
        "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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        • #289
          Mrs Finbar at a guess?
          It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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          • #290
            Too late! I edited the post for a better line!
            " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
            "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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            • #291
              Originally posted by Havak

              The Entente Cordiale is alive and well here in this thread. Merci mon ami.
              :Puke:

              According to John Eales it could be Jonno you know.
              I probably wouldn't have too many arguments with it.

              And the scratchers insult is very British I guess – it is based on their post tackle actions.
              It's still lost on me. Let's leave it at that.

              Mortlock can’t have another game at that intensity can he?
              As I said, that's the only way he knows how to play. Full on, full speed, crash through. You wouldn't think he was a Marine Biologist or whatever he is.

              I’m sure Baxter and Dunning will come through in the finest Aussie tradition – but you can be sure they will be targeted for a good testing.
              The even more scary thing is that Dunning, who has played all his rugby as a #1, is having to cover #3.

              True Rugger fans – like the Havak touring veterans for example – you would get on very well with I’m sure.
              Except I'm an exceptionally moderate drinker.

              I didn’t understand the Betsen verdict either. Particularly given the ban exactly matches that of a certain Mr McCrae and his deliberate actions (Havak plays another favourite tune…)
              They said it wasn't deliberate, they said it was imprudent. What does imprudent mean in this context? It has to mean reckless. Well, 6 weeks is a long time for something reckless. As you suggest.

              By the way Tamerlin – Horse exists to troll. It is his Raison d'être. How would he know England’s past standards – he is no rugby man. Aussie Rules mainly isn’t it?
              L*****!
              " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
              "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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              • #292
                Originally posted by Havak
                Tamerlin you are going to need valium. Or Weed.
                Give me both!

                Oh, Finbar... have you seen my brand new avatar?


                "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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                • #293
                  well I thought the French did well up to the 50 minute mark. Then they got homesick.
                  Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..

                  Look, I just don't anymore, okay?

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                  • #294
                    Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
                    well I thought the French did well up to the 50 minute mark. Then they got homesick.
                    I must admit the summary is quite good.
                    "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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                    • #295
                      The idea of a 3rd place play-off is ridiculous - two disappointed and tired teams playing for a meaningless title


                      It would be much better for a Barbarians type match between the 2 halves of the draw, with at least 1 player from each country, and a maximum of 5
                      "An Outside Context Problem was the sort of thing most civilisations encountered just once, and which they tended to encounter rather in the same way a sentence encountered a full stop" - Excession

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                      • #296
                        I suspect New Zealand had a lot to play for.

                        If the French had beaten them..........oh dear
                        Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..

                        Look, I just don't anymore, okay?

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                        • #297
                          Originally posted by Tamerlin


                          Oh, Finbar... have you seen my brand new avatar?
                          " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
                          "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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                          • #298
                            Originally posted by finbar

                            Bisque, bisque, rage!







                            And still no petit ophrys?



                            "Democracy is the worst form of government there is, except for all the others that have been tried." Sir Winston Churchill

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                            • #299
                              Surely the French should support Australia?
                              Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..

                              Look, I just don't anymore, okay?

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                              • #300
                                Originally posted by Tamerlin


                                Bisque, bisque, rage!







                                And still no petit ophrys?
                                I checked my Visa card and the charge hasn't appeared! Stupid French Amazon site! I'll have to go and do it all over again!

                                I prefer my new avatar thanks!
                                " ... and the following morning I should see the Boks wallop the Wallabies again?" - Havak
                                "The only thing worse than being quoted in someone's sig is not being quoted in someone's sig." - finbar, with apologies to Oscar Wilde.

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