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  • #16
    As a husband and father, you should be ashamed of yourself.
    I've got nothing to be ashamed of. I only used my natural charm to get some free beer. though as a male, I'm a bit ashamed of having nothing to be ashamed of

    Mains and Bunce are interesting to read, although many of the names are unfamiliar to me. I find it funny they pick one 2nd five and 4 centres. I would not rotate 4 second centers while keeping the same first center personnally.
    Clash of Civilization team member
    (a civ-like game whose goal is low micromanagement and good AI)
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    • #17
      Originally posted by LDiCesare

      I've got nothing to be ashamed of. I only used my natural charm to get some free beer. though as a male, I'm a bit ashamed of having nothing to be ashamed of
      You Latin, you.

      Mains and Bunce are interesting to read, although many of the names are unfamiliar to me. I find it funny they pick one 2nd five and 4 centres. I would not rotate 4 second centers while keeping the same first center personnally.
      That they only named one #12 is basically a reflection of the fact that there are no other candidates of any class. If Stephen Brett is injured again, or Dan Carter for that matter, they're in big, big trouble.
      " ... 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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      • #18
        Yes that is interesting stuff.

        It's a radically different side to the RWC - and looks much weaker to this outsider.

        Not that I have unrealistic expecatations of the tour - we will still lose both tests I am sure. Too many weaknesses and too little confidence in our own ranks to win in fortress NZ.
        It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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        • #19
          Looking forward to seeing the Heineken Cup Final here between Toulouse and Munster on Saturday.

          The last one between Munster and Biarritz had an awesome carnival atmosphere, and you can be guaranteed the Munster men well be doing the same this time around - Kitty Flynn's in town has already renamed itself the 'Munster Bar' in preparation!

          I guess the form book is with Toulouse, and I suppose I would prefer them to win, if only to say that we lost to the winners!

          Any thoughts?
          Is it me, or is MOBIUS a horrible person?

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          • #20
            Of course I keep forgetting. Rob Andrew is at the helm in New Zealand. Pity. Probably England's best chance in eons to turn them over.
            " ... 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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            • #21
              I am sort of leaning towards Munster at the moment.

              Yes it's Rob Andrew Finbar.

              Do you think I should be worried about Martin's early comments? The replacement for Cipriani is....Danny Hipkiss. Not exactly like for like there.

              "We discussed the candidates and we all agreed there was good cover at fly-half so we decided to go with Dan,"
              The "good cover" is Olly Barkley and Toby Flood (who have spent almost all season in the 12 shirt for their respective clubs).

              Hmmm.
              It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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              • #22
                Toulouse will want to be better than they were in the semi. Personally, I'd like them to win, despite my admiration for Munster.

                Hipkiss for Cipriani is bizarre. Why not blood another young fly half? No, too sensible. Waste the occasion with proven failure Hodgson, backed up by two fill-ins. Why is Hipkiss there? To back up 12 if either Flood or Barkley go to 10? Now I'm as worried about J**** as I was about his predecessors.
                " ... 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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                • #23
                  The NSW Waratahs admin has scaled new heights of incompetence, making the RFU look like a bunch of hard-headed pros. The Waratahs were a wipe out last season, finishing close to the bottom of the table. A lot, but not all, of it had to do with a massive injury toll. Prior to this season, coach Ewen McKenzie was told that he needed a finals finish or he was out.

                  Half way through the season, the Waratahs were sitting in about sixth place, playing defensive, pretty ragged rugby. The Waratahs admin told him that was it. His contract would not be renewed at the end of the season.

                  Lo and behold, they started winning. Helped by finally selecting a half back with speed, skills and brains who immediately orchestrated the team's game. Why it took so long to select him is anyone's guess. Luke Burgess will either be on the Wallaby bench or the starting Wallaby scrummy.

                  Now the Waratahs are not only in the finals, they have a home semi, and have some chance of going all the way.

                  Crucially, they dumped Ewen McKenzie with no one else in line to replace him.

                  Now some of the Waratahs admin want to reappoint him. Those instrumental in the decision not to reappoint him don't want to reappoint him. In the meantime, Ewen, who played in France and speaks French, is close to signing to coach Stade Francaise.

                  Meanwhile, several potential coaches have declined interviews or taken other jobs because of the Waratahs admin's ways, means and methods.

                  See, Havak? Rugby administrative incompetence isn't confined to the RFU.

                  In other news, I note that Georgie Smith's little brother Tyrone has popped up in the Baa-Baa squad. Should be interesting to watch. He could well make the Wallaby bench this season.
                  " ... 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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                  • #24
                    Nice to see Hodgson getting another chance to prove himself at International level...well, he was in my year group at school for 4 years

                    He is now a few more years the wiser, knows he has a chance to secure the number 10 spot for himself (Cipriani/Wilkinson are out of the picture for the foreseeable future) and will only have himself to blame if he doesn't take this opportunity with both hands.

                    Get behind him

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                    • #25
                      If he doesn't choke under pressure again, I'll be the first to congratulate him.
                      " ... 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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                      • #26
                        If he doesn't choke under pressure again I'll drop my pint in utter shock.

                        I would suggest that NZ is not the place for a lad that has choked repeatedly at Twickenham to rediscover his confidence when sporting the rose.

                        I think Charlie will go down in history as a great club player for Sale - but the step up does seem too much for him.

                        As for administrative incompetence it may not be confined to the RFU Finbar - but they are still very good at it.
                        It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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                        • #27
                          I'll choke on my cappuccino in utter shock the day you drop a pint.
                          " ... 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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                          • #28
                            Your respiratory system is entirely safe I assure you.
                            It is better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt

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                            • #29
                              I'll choke on my cappuccino in utter shock the day you drop a pint.
                              Throw two pints in front of Havak and he may drop his to catch the two flying ones.
                              Although that's not sure. He may well manage to drink his current pint in a hurry and then catch the other ones.
                              Clash of Civilization team member
                              (a civ-like game whose goal is low micromanagement and good AI)
                              web site http://clash.apolyton.net/frame/index.shtml and forum here on apolyton)

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                              • #30
                                A bitter in the hand is worth two on the floor.
                                " ... 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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