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The Rugby Thread
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^ I actually had to look that up for a translation! 
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Yes, it was old-fashioned posh English slang, just to wind pharvey up...This is the way
Re: The Rugby Thread
Scotland ran out of steam as well, and again couldn't get line outs right. They could have won it without doubt.
At least everyone knows now what needs work before the WC.
At least everyone knows now what needs work before the WC.
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Ahem.... AAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGHHH - WTF??!! 
Right then... Apologies for being late on parade - I had to go through a sh^tload of messages aimed at the sexual preferences of my fellow country men and our national rugby team's weaknesses and inabilities against a team of Superhuman, God-like beings wearing the Red Rose of the Lillywhites England.....
I've also been watching the France vs Scotland game which was quite something - especially the 2nd half. I wont mention the score, but if you can watch it... Do it!
Anywho to THE match, far different teams on both sides.... The Lillywhites team on display far closer to that which will be playing the RWC IMHO.
Many significant good and bad points for both. Wales' lineout was an absolute disaster as was their game management - highlighted by the whole 15 vs 12 men yielding c*ck all..... I will keep away from the amount of turnovers we gave away. The scrum was up and down (literally) with Wales losing 2 Hookers and numerous changes made both due to injuries and planned substitutions.
For England, huge improvement - looked very dangerous in attack and looked good in defence, highlighted by the whole 15 v12 saga! The scrum looked powerful at times, well on top at stages and suffering at times again similar to Wales. Ultimately, the Lillywhite forwards edged things overall. Crucified Wales in Turnovers - THE major in their victory IMHO.
Their downside and major problem once again is their discipline - 2 Yellow Cards and a Red for God's sake! They are not going to beat the likes of France, Ireland, NZ or SA with that kind of record,,, The tw@t that is Farrell was back to his best - and worst! OK, I don't like the guy particularly, but he's a class player at his best who just throws it away with a brainless act, exactly what he did today with his reckless challenge earning him a Red Card.
England on top ultimately, but work to be done (especially with discipline). Wales with some positives, but still a great deal to work on - we cannot play at this (or any) level with a non-existent lineout and a turnover count like that....
Both teams made so many unforced/handling errors it was ridiculous....
Well, we'll see in 4 weeks time what teams come out!!
Right then... Apologies for being late on parade - I had to go through a sh^tload of messages aimed at the sexual preferences of my fellow country men and our national rugby team's weaknesses and inabilities against a team of Superhuman, God-like beings wearing the Red Rose of the Lillywhites England.....
I've also been watching the France vs Scotland game which was quite something - especially the 2nd half. I wont mention the score, but if you can watch it... Do it!
Anywho to THE match, far different teams on both sides.... The Lillywhites team on display far closer to that which will be playing the RWC IMHO.
Many significant good and bad points for both. Wales' lineout was an absolute disaster as was their game management - highlighted by the whole 15 vs 12 men yielding c*ck all.....
I will keep away from the amount of turnovers we gave away. The scrum was up and down (literally) with Wales losing 2 Hookers and numerous changes made both due to injuries and planned substitutions.For England, huge improvement - looked very dangerous in attack and looked good in defence, highlighted by the whole 15 v12 saga! The scrum looked powerful at times, well on top at stages and suffering at times again similar to Wales. Ultimately, the Lillywhite forwards edged things overall. Crucified Wales in Turnovers - THE major in their victory IMHO.
Their downside and major problem once again is their discipline - 2 Yellow Cards and a Red for God's sake! They are not going to beat the likes of France, Ireland, NZ or SA with that kind of record,,, The tw@t that is Farrell was back to his best - and worst! OK, I don't like the guy particularly, but he's a class player at his best who just throws it away with a brainless act, exactly what he did today with his reckless challenge earning him a Red Card.
England on top ultimately, but work to be done (especially with discipline). Wales with some positives, but still a great deal to work on - we cannot play at this (or any) level with a non-existent lineout and a turnover count like that....
Both teams made so many unforced/handling errors it was ridiculous....
Well, we'll see in 4 weeks time what teams come out!!
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Re: The Rugby Thread
Oh, just go and squat in a cactus patch......dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:19 am
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As a further little cjp of joy for the downhearted pharvey (still in prison, sadly), I was surprised to see Owen Farrell's red card had been rescinded.
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I/we don't have the ability to examine the film in detail like they have, so I guess the judgement should be accepted.
...."The panel said the involvement of England's Jamie George in the tackle caused Basham to change direction".....
Rugby World Cup 2023: Owen Farrell cleared to play after Wales red card overturned
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66512745
...."The panel said the involvement of England's Jamie George in the tackle caused Basham to change direction".....
Rugby World Cup 2023: Owen Farrell cleared to play after Wales red card overturned
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66512745
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It's doubtful that South Africa will be a force in this World Cup as they were in the last one. Especially true if their performance remains as it was in the recent Rugby Championship.
South Africa World Cup squad: Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am miss out on selection
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66439154
South Africa World Cup squad: Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am miss out on selection
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66439154
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He'll be coaching Tonga or similar in a few months.
Eddie Jones: Australia head coach criticises 'negative' media after naming World Cup squad
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66530307
Australia head coach Eddie Jones criticised the "negative" media after his World Cup squad was questioned before their departure for France.
Back row Michael Hooper and fly-half Quade Cooper were left out and attack coach Brad Davis resigned this week.
"I know what's wrong with Australian rugby and part of you blokes are the problem," Jones told a news conference.
"Thanks for the worst press conference I've ever had in world rugby. Well done - the worst I've ever seen."
Speaking at Sydney Airport, he said: "I can't believe the level of negativity here. You're so negative about everything.
"We're going off to a World Cup you think we can't win. Tell us we're terrible and we will prove you wrong.
"I can feel this negativity - I've got to wash myself off because it's just sticking to me.
"If you haven't got anything positive to say, don't ask please."
Australia have lost all four Tests since Jones began his second spell in charge of Australia in January following seven years as England head coach.
In naming the most inexperienced Australia squad for a World Cup in the professional era, his selection was likened by one newspaper
to "re-mortgaging your house, selling everything in the shed and taking all your cash to the casino for a one-off punt on red or black".
As one journalist asked a question about what he sees in his side, Jones interrupted sarcastically: "Nothing, mate. We're terrible.
"I love this negativity - it's fantastic. I love it, love it - keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going."
As he walked away at the end of the news conference, Jones said: "Go give yourselves uppercuts."
Cooper, who has won 80 caps for Australia, was widely expected to start at fly-half in the World Cup after recovering from a serious Achilles injury.
Asked about reports that Cooper has refused to speak to Jones since he was overlooked, Jones said: "I tried to ring him and I can't get a hold of him.
"If I ring them and they don't ring back, what do you want me to do?"
Jones said Davis resigned "a couple of nights ago" for family reasons and that he had a replacement in mind.
The World Cup runs from 8 September to 28 October, with Australia starting their campaign against Georgia on 9 September.
They also face Wales, Fiji and Portugal in Pool C.
Eddie Jones: Australia head coach criticises 'negative' media after naming World Cup squad
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66530307
Australia head coach Eddie Jones criticised the "negative" media after his World Cup squad was questioned before their departure for France.
Back row Michael Hooper and fly-half Quade Cooper were left out and attack coach Brad Davis resigned this week.
"I know what's wrong with Australian rugby and part of you blokes are the problem," Jones told a news conference.
"Thanks for the worst press conference I've ever had in world rugby. Well done - the worst I've ever seen."
Speaking at Sydney Airport, he said: "I can't believe the level of negativity here. You're so negative about everything.
"We're going off to a World Cup you think we can't win. Tell us we're terrible and we will prove you wrong.
"I can feel this negativity - I've got to wash myself off because it's just sticking to me.
"If you haven't got anything positive to say, don't ask please."
Australia have lost all four Tests since Jones began his second spell in charge of Australia in January following seven years as England head coach.
In naming the most inexperienced Australia squad for a World Cup in the professional era, his selection was likened by one newspaper
to "re-mortgaging your house, selling everything in the shed and taking all your cash to the casino for a one-off punt on red or black".
As one journalist asked a question about what he sees in his side, Jones interrupted sarcastically: "Nothing, mate. We're terrible.
"I love this negativity - it's fantastic. I love it, love it - keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going."
As he walked away at the end of the news conference, Jones said: "Go give yourselves uppercuts."
Cooper, who has won 80 caps for Australia, was widely expected to start at fly-half in the World Cup after recovering from a serious Achilles injury.
Asked about reports that Cooper has refused to speak to Jones since he was overlooked, Jones said: "I tried to ring him and I can't get a hold of him.
"If I ring them and they don't ring back, what do you want me to do?"
Jones said Davis resigned "a couple of nights ago" for family reasons and that he had a replacement in mind.
The World Cup runs from 8 September to 28 October, with Australia starting their campaign against Georgia on 9 September.
They also face Wales, Fiji and Portugal in Pool C.
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Well, my "Prison Sentence" hasn't been rescinded sadly, but let's say relaxed for the moment - though things can change quickly here!!dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:27 pm As a further little cjp of joy for the downhearted pharvey (still in prison, sadly), I was surprised to see Owen Farrell's red card had been rescinded.
Anywho, as for the tw@t that is Farrell, what an absolute disgrace - it is without doubt one of the most corrupt decisions I have seen in rugby!!
This was a Red Card all the way - ZERO doubt, Zero mitigation - I couldn't give a flying monkey's what angle was looked at. There should have been a minimum of a 6 week ban meaning he would miss England's first game, but with his past record, the ban should have been longer.I'm not saying this because the incident occured against Wales or that I don't particularly like the bloke, but he deserves the ban and I hope there is an investigation into/appeal against the decision.
TBH, it would effect England as they have better Fly-Halves, particularly in George Ford. Other teams may be a tad disappointed in some respects as Farrell quite frankly can be a liability......
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Onto far happier things, the RWC 2023 - France is less than a month away!! 
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Come on DM - I know it's not your thing but be sympathetic to my current situation and join up!! That goes for others like you Lost - come on I've joined the Wendyball Footy Leagues...... And this one only comes around every 4 years!!
A "Superbu/HHF Prediction League" has once again been set up for the tournament - previous players should have been invited automatically by Email, but if not and for those who haven't played previously, details of how to join are below: -
Join HHF RWC 2023 - FRANCE, my World Cup Predictor league on Superbru! You can find the pool here:
https://www.superbru.com/worldcup_predi ... p=12622212
or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code:
lashrocs
Come on DM - I know it's not your thing but be sympathetic to my current situation and join up!! That goes for others like you Lost - come on I've joined the Wendyball Footy Leagues...... And this one only comes around every 4 years!!
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Re: The Rugby Thread
Do keep up, Pietro, World Rugby (or whoever) have already apppealed against the review. Presumably news filters through more slowly in HMP.pharvey wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:54 am Anywho, as for the tw@t that is Farrell, what an absolute disgrace - it is without doubt one of the most corrupt decisions I have seen in rugby!!
However controversial it is, I don't see how it can be a 'corrupt' decision as the 3 panel members were all Aussies. I can't see them displaying any bias towards Farrell. It all seems a bit long-winded to me, not to mention expensive; this is a sport decision FFS, not a Judicial Review in a murder case...
Yep, here I agree, as I said earlier. Ford is an excellent option, with the beautiful Marcus as his no.2.TBH, it would effect England as they have better Fly-Halves, particularly in George Ford. Other teams may be a tad disappointed in some respects as Farrell quite frankly can be a liability...
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