Rugby - Autumn Beckons!

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Originally posted by Havak


God bless Tamerlin. I need a good belly laugh on a Monday morning.

If you don't mind his American spelling of C-E-N-T-R-E.

Their coach by the way is on the Lions coaching roster – and is the worst (least gracious) loser I have ever encountered in the UK in the Professional era.

Worse even than Clive?

Having said that the reports I heard from those who watched said Toulouse were awful…sorry.

I've now read several reports that said Toulouse were crap. That seals it. They were.

The best news is probably that Ellis and Moody each got a brace of tries. Add that to Cohen scoring a match winning try for Saints in their game and maybe there is a glimmer of hope for England…

So that would be Fatty Cohen's first try since ... ?

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Originally posted by Tamerlin


Garreth Thomas has been tested by the coaches at this places and proved willing and able every time I saw him.

Le fait de prendre ses désirs pour des réalitiés!

Of course, if you listen to Finbar...

The best judges do!

About the Biarritz Olympique, I can only say that this is one of the worst games I have ever seen. Bad Wasps beating a worst Basque team unable to handle the ball. A very poor game with uninspired and clumsy French players accumulating stupid fools. This is one those games you have to forget very quickly, the only winners are those that have taken a nap while their TV was on.

So what you're saying, in summary, is that they were no better than Toulouse against the unpronounceable Taffys?

[Havak]

Garreth Thomas has been tested by the coaches at this places and proved willing and able every time I saw him.

Oh the lad is keen – and he has some ability. But the IQ I suspect is in the Phil Waugh ballpark.

And I doubt I would be understood anywhere in France if I say Clan-ethli.

Fair enough.

If you don't mind his American spelling of C-E-N-T-R-E.

It is your job to criticise spelling. Mine to laugh at Welsh exiles in France.

Worse even than Clive?

I would say so. But you can judge yourself. After losing to Tigers after a successful penalty we took from the half way line he claimed the sticks were made out of the ‘wrong stuff’ and that they had blown in the wind letting the ball over when it really should not have made it. I am not kidding here. The guy is a grade one ass.

I've now read several reports that said Toulouse were crap. That seals it. They were.

Did they say how great the referee was?

[Tamerlin]

Originally posted by finbar


Le fait de prendre ses désirs pour des réalitiés!

This is the staple of the supporter!

The best judges do!

That explains many things...

So what you're saying, in summary, is that they were no better than Toulouse against the unpronounceable Taffys?

Better... They were incredibly worst, their game was a dysmal failure...

[Caligastia]

Well, Canterbury ended up thrashing Wellington in the NPC final.

When do the fall tours start?

[LDiCesare]

After losing to Tigers after a successful penalty we took from the half way line he claimed the sticks were made out of the ‘wrong stuff’ and that they had blown in the wind letting the ball over when it really should not have made it.

Awesome.

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Originally posted by Havak


Oh the lad is keen – and he has some ability. But the IQ I suspect is in the Phil Waugh ballpark.

On behalf of the Pit Bull, I resent that!

It is your job to criticise spelling. Mine to laugh at Welsh exiles in France.

I'm up for both jobs.

I would say so. But you can judge yourself. After losing to Tigers after a successful penalty we took from the half way line he claimed the sticks were made out of the ‘wrong stuff’ and that they had blown in the wind letting the ball over when it really should not have made it. I am not kidding here. The guy is a grade one ass.

No wonder Clive is taking him along on the Lions tour. They're out of the same mould.

Did they say how great the referee was?

They didn't, but if they had, they'd've said the ref favoured Toulouse all day but they were too crap to take advantage of it.

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Originally posted by Tamerlin

Better... They were incredibly worst, their game was a dysmal failure...

I've hunted my Petit Ophrys for the expression "rose-coloured glasses", as in a biased opinion. It's not there! It should be. It's a very common expression. What's the French for it?

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Originally posted by Caligastia
Well, Canterbury ended up thrashing Wellington in the NPC final.

It was so one-sided I didn't even watch the delayed telecast.

When do the fall tours start?

Presumably you mean autumn? Here are your dates to look forward to:

13 Nov 2004 Italy vs All Blacks

20 Nov 2004 Wales vs All Blacks (Cardiff)

27 Nov 2004 France vs All Blacks (Paris)

4 Dec 2004 Barbarians vs All Blacks

Only 17 more sleeps to go. Give or take a sleep, subject to time zones.

Tucked up in his comfy, warm cot in the East Midlands, Havak's nose twitches in his sleep as his subconscious senses an opportunity to mention, yet again, the All Blacks' habit of avoiding playing England.

Relaxing in his four-storey NY brownstone with a glass of port after a fine dinner, Caligastia dreams of Havak resurrecting the old All Blacks-avoiding-England chestnut, ready to remind Havak of England's last glorious expedition to the Shaky Isles.

[ravagon]

Originally posted by Tamerlin

A very poor game with uninspired and clumsy French players accumulating stupid fools.

For a moment there I thought you were back to Toulouse and had gone back on your earlier assessment of a certain Welshman.

[ravagon]

I notice (catching up on the last week or so) that young Jonny did himself another injury and will be out for another few weeks.
Poor guy, and Englands loss, but I have to say I'm glad he'll be out for the RSA game. Even though they've made an effort to clean their play up I always thought his fronting up against them again so soon after coming back would have been a bad idea.
Much better for England to ('potentially' as a courtesy to Havak ) take its lumps and not unwisely expose their playmaker.


Incidentally who is this Larder chap? New Engalnd semi-coach or somesuch.

"The All Blacks epitomise to me the pinnacle of international rugby, they are an outstanding nation, they are brilliant players,"

Sounds rather intelligent and well-prioritized for an Englishman ...

http://www.planetrugby.com/Teams/England/story_39193.shtml

He even references Graham Henry as an outstanding coach which will no doubt attract an opinion or two?

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Originally posted by ravagon

Incidentally who is this Larder chap? New Engalnd semi-coach or somesuch.

Read the article closely. He went on three Rugby L***** Lions tours. 'Nuff said.

[Caligastia]

Originally posted by finbar


It was so one-sided I didn't even watch the delayed telecast.

What...you find out the results before deciding to watch?

Presumably you mean autumn?

My Americanization continues apace.

Relaxing in his four-storey NY brownstone

I wish!!!

with a glass of port after a fine dinner

Well, I do have good food and drink thanks to my fantastic wife. You two should exchange recipies sometime.

, Caligastia dreams of Havak resurrecting the old All Blacks-avoiding-England chestnut, ready to remind Havak of England's last glorious expedition to the Shaky Isles.

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Originally posted by Caligastia


What...you find out the results before deciding to watch?

I had no choice. I heard the result.

My Americanization continues apace.

You and Tamerlin can collaborate on "Aiding & Abetting The Slaughter Of The English Language".

I wish!!!

Just thought I'd prod your fantasies along a little bit!

Well, I do have good food and drink thanks to my fantastic wife. You two should exchange recipies sometime.

She's of Italian heritage? That's fine by me. Where in Italy is the family from? We're off over there for a couple of years sometime in the first half of next year.

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Talk about a new look All Blacks' squad. No Marshall, no Mehrtens. Presumably Dan Carter is the starting 5/8.

Forwards: Steven Bates, Jerry Collins, Corey Flynn, Jono Gibbes, Carl Hayman, Marty Holah, Chris Jack, Jerome Kaino, Norm Maxwell, Richard McCaw, Keven Mealamu, Anton Oliver, Greg Somerville, Rodney So'oialo, Saimone Taumoepeau, Mose Tuiali'i, Ali Williams, Tony Woodcock.

Backs: Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Rico Gear, Doug Howlett, Byron Kelleher, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger, Luke McAlister, Malili Muliaina, Ma'a Nonu, Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Tana Umaga (captain), Piri Weepu.