Rugby world cup

On a recent trip to Ireland the Examiner had approx 2″ devoted to an England fixture amongst a double page spread on the Irish game. But as an Englishman abroad I didnt expect much more in another country.

Can’t be bothered with the rest of this but Toys19 I agree with what you are saying, but didn’t realise 19 was an Irish surname?

Stop bitching. England fans just need to accept anyone but England – its not the same the other way round because of the relative sizes of the countries. You don’t get to open the paper and see several articles on an other team but no match report from your team

You also dont have to suffer Invertwat on the EBC “so anyway about England” is his **** catch phrase whenever they are not playing.

So TJ, would you be happy to see Anyone But Scotland touted around?

Personally, as i have a Scottish-supporting rugby mate (exactly the oppo of you, born in England but supports Scotland) i love watching him squirm when Scotland lose but strangely enough he does cheer for England when it’s against France for example.

I fekkin’ hate inverdale for that reason – when you have Jiffy in the same studio SHUT UP AND LET THE MASTER SPEAK!!!!!

I will admit to having been pleased when England won the wold cup.

Is that won in Lincolnshire then? 😛

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Is that won in Lincolnshire then?

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I like the rivalry, but I can’t stand the ABE attitude, you don’t find it’s converse in England we always support our neighbours.

I’m not going through all that, but comments like this always make me smile. Why do the english think that we want their support?

Life was good; It’s Friday, the wife and kids are up in Aberdeen for the night,my match tmw has been cancelled,so I am enjoying a bit of wine, with Cairngorm chasers,watching a (18mins) slow game NZ v Japan. Phone goes…and I have been re-allocated.. two u18 sides in Fife, who are getting a prem ref “because they have history.” So,not only are they quick, but sneaky,full of testosterone, and dirty as well.ARSE!

Back on task,after this weekends games lets have our team of the tournament so far.

didn’t realise 19 was an Irish surname?

I know its a funny juxaposition on that well known celtic boys name ” Toys”. One of my ancestors escaped from The Prisoner.

I am only mildly dissapointed, you all had the chance to say, no I am not biased against england, the only one who comes close is AA. The problem with this is any comment you make on england in the future will just be ignored as you all comply with obvious bias. Cool thats all I need to know. I shall store this up for future chats.

AA you can record this and remind me next time I accuse you of raging anti englishness..

Happy to say I loathe england, not sure what that proves to Toys

Happy to say I loathe england, not sure what that proves to Toys

That any future comment you make about the state of england rugby should be taken with a pinch of salt. Your bias un-qualifies you from making any relavent comment other than that you hate england. Which is fine, just don’t expect anyone me to listen.

Like I care 😆

It’s OK pigface, we just feel sorry for you Welshies 😛

Aside from the slightly pathetic auto-hate for England from our neighbours, England are the WORST team to watch aren’t they. Oh look, let’s hope we get another penalty :yawn:

Grum – they are when the persist in the ‘Jonny Wilkinson’ mode.

They have the backline and the half backs to make things come alive, the centres are disappointing though. Flood has much better hands than Wilko and plays flatter. If we had centres like Wales or ( i can dream) France then we could unleash some good through the hands rugby.

As it is, for whatever reason the management insist on ‘route 1, crash ball then give it to Jonny’ rugby.

Whats happened to Backhander?

Scotland and England’s group has without doubt been the most turgid of the world cup. Five teams who know how to lift heavy things quite well but cant string four passes together consistently. These teams have been preparing for each other since the groups were announced. which means lifting heavy things. I took in Scotland’s warm up games and most of the Players have hit the inflate button over the summer to compete with the physical sides they were to face.
This has resulted in a loss of mobility / athleticism.
None of the teams will do much outwith the group stages because when the games open up they have neither the mobility or skillset to compete.

I can’t see Scotland getting through TBH – and due to TJ’s insistence that thought makes me warm inside.

I’ve still got a tenner for your charity TJ if you’re prepared to match it. Put your money on your belief then!

🙂

Is that a yes TJ?

So, tomorrow….

Argentina v Romania, PlB, 04:30 – Argentina by many
Australia v Ireland, PlC, 09:30 – Australia by many
South Africa v Fiji, PlD, 07:00 – I actually fancy Fiji to upset the apple cart here and win by a single score

I don’t gamble

I thought you were convinced Scotland would top the group – not a gamble if its a sure thing… 😛

What’s your designated charity then?

no I am not biased against england, the only one who comes close is AA

What have I done now, I dont follow your train of thought. Can I be clear and say I want england to loose to everyone apart from maybe SA and whilst I like players like Wilkicksoon and Jason Robinson I **** loath strutting cocks like Dilly Dally and Haskall.

IdleJon

NZCol, what’s the local opinion of Aaron Cruden? His last few games seemed rather good?

I think Aron Cruden had a storming season, he may have a crap hair cut but I’m well pleasend he’s coming to play for the Cheifs next year.

Although the ABs thrashed Japan last night I really enjoyed the commitment that Japan showed, certainly not scared to make a tackle. It was also refreshing to see them kick to touch from their penilties. Granted they could have had another 9 points on the board but they obviously wanted the kudos of scoting a try.

you were convinced Scotland would top the group

Hardly. They are of course the best team with the most handsome players but cheating argies and Georgians might get in the way.

In all seriousness Robinsons tenure as scottish coach will be judged on the next two or three games. He has had what he wanted pretty much in terms of preparation and it was largely his call to have only the two warm up matches and use the first two group matches to hone the team. Everyone has had some game time and he must know has selections now

Selection was his downfall with England in part – less to select from with Scotland but he does look in danger of making some wrong calls and being too conservative.

I think Laidlaw should have been in the team and I fear he will pick Parks not Jackson. Back row is a difficult call as well.

Captain – Kellock appears to be the best captain but I don’t think he is the best lock

Just to disagree with O’Flashearty, Australia, but by not as many as he’d like 🙂

Oh, and SA to beat Fiji. Easily.

Cruden had a fantastic itm cup just prior to RWC for the manawatu turbos and I was surprised he wasn’t in the squad. General consensus was he wasn’t up there on the bigger stage yet a la Stephen Donald. He’s grown his hair back now, bear in mind he has recently recovered from testicular cancer. Good player, just a bit wee as well so gets pushed off the ball a bit.

Great atmosphere in Wellington this eve for the SA Fiji game. Pubs are packed, probably more Fiji supporters than SA. Should be a good one

Thought Fiji would offer a bit more 😕

Any money on Moody getting injured during this game and missing the rest of the WC?

In that case toys, bye; thanks for coming….Anyway Saffers looking a bit better.

Darcy, how dare you disagree with me! Racist!

🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Biggest game for Ireland since the Slam. I am approaching it with mindless optimism.

Anyway Saffers looking a bit better.

Or Fiji letting them look good?

I am approaching it with mindless optimism.

It’s the only way. 😀

Can I be clear and say I want england to loose to everyone apart from maybe SA and whilst I like players like Wilkicksoon and Jason Robinson I **** loath strutting cocks like Dilly Dally and Haskall.

There you go, after a year of denying finally you have admittted it, that’s fine we all know where we are now. 😀

Duckman Que?

Despite the drubbing I am dissapointed for Fiji, they still look devastating in the odd microsecond..

Oh well. Come on Ireland. I’m with shandy and DD, mindless optimism. You never know what might happen thats the best thing about rugby.. you never know …

*running around, fingers in ears, la la la la la la*

I’m joining Shandy in the mindless optimism brigade. We can’t keep playing that badly can we? 😆