Rugby - Hands Off Black!

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The new plasma TV was installed yesterday - we're still house- and dog-sitting out at the olive farm - and there isn't a single minute of rugby on Sky this weekend! I take that back. Sky Italia is covering the Brumbies S14 match at about 3am.

[Havak]

Can you get BBC1 and BBC2 via Sky? Sky certainly carry them in the UK.

Anglo Welsh cup semi finals are on tomorrow afternoon.
Wasps v Tigers first up on BBC1 (you will cheer on Dalyglo's mob?), Bath v Scarletts on BBC2 later on.

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No, can't get the BBC channels through Sky here, even though they're listed in the schedules, including on-screen. Very frustrating. Not sure why. Think it could be something to do with the size of the dish.

Cheer on The Nose? I think I'll sit this one out.

[Havak]

Fence sitting does not suit you.

Strange that thing with the TV channels - neither game appears to be on national Radio either.

Never mind - you can watch England beat France next weekend (not sure at what sport they will do this however).

[Havak]

I am starting to really dislike Wasps with a passion.

Such a negative side - spoiling and defence is their platform. Tigers played all the rugby, created all the tries (including Wasps try!) and still those damn insects fell over the line.

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Originally posted by Havak
I am starting to really dislike Wasps with a passion.

Starting?

[Havak]

Oh yes - just on the first step of the ladder right now.

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Originally posted by Havak
I am starting to really dislike Wasps with a passion.

Such a negative side - spoiling and defence is their platform. Tigers played all the rugby, created all the tries (including Wasps try!) and still those damn insects fell over the line.

Funny ... From what I read it was more a case of an off game from some chap named (ironically) Goode ...

Otoh though, most of the pundits seemed to rate Corry much more highly than dear old Lawrence so I'm guessing his stint as the English captain won't be under too much threat from that particular quarter.

Oh yes and ...

Starting?

[Havak]

Yes Goode had a poor game (he had been bed ridden with a virus 24 hours before so why the hell did he play?) - but Tigers still played all the rugby.

As an SH afficionado of the game you would have hated the Wasps style of play.

And then Chuter gets cited for rucking Ibanez out the way when larry gets off scot free trying to rip Healey's head off! Grrr - damn Wasps.

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Originally posted by Havak
larry gets off scot free trying to rip Healey's head off!

Mmmm. I'd've thought at least a knighthood for going above and beyond the call of duty in the interests of public service.

[Havak]

You know I have almost forgotten what VD ever did to upset you so.

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Being born.

[Havak]

Wasn't it his appraisal of the typical aussie male back in 2001?

Leeds visit Welford Road tonight so I get to see Mr Marshall at last.

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Wasn't it his appraisal of the typical aussie male back in 2001?

Not especially. I'd only vaguely heard his name before that Lions tour. Nothing he's said or done since indicates that he's anything other than a prat. There are many like him. All prats.

Leeds visit Welford Road tonight so I get to see Mr Marshall at last.

Mmm. I must check the Sky guide to see if it - or anything! - is being telecast. I've seen Mr Marshall a couple of times. Once brilliant, the other so-so in an overall bad team performance. I think his biggest problem is that he's a class above most of his teammates. His skills are wasted.

[Havak]

That word may apply to VD - but he is a talented rugby player. He certainly possesses something the national side lacks right now - that is a spark of creativity.

The game is certianly on Sky this evening so it should make the continental broadcasts. Look for me - I will be the one in a Tigers shirt holding a tray of beers.

Leeds aren't much of a side (though right now we can lose to anyone without even trying). Palmer the lock is pretty handy and of course Balshaw is fit again for them...