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« on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 09:25:55 » |
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I know there are a few on here who like their rugby...and a few who don't. Anyway, it all kicks off again this evening with Wales vs England and I'm really looking forward to it. First time in a while that England are going to have a decent shot at winning it, I think. Hope they don't disappoint.
Man to watch: Chris Ashton. The boy has some pace.
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #1 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 09:31:45 » |
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Definitely looking forward to this year's tournament. Like you say Ardiles, a real chance to win it this time.
Hopefully we can pick up some form and carry it through to the World Cup later this year, but even then I still don't think we'll be strong enough to beat the Kiwis and the Springboks.
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« Reply #2 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 09:34:30 » |
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Cymru am byth!
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« Reply #3 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 09:35:56 » |
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Certainly seems to be quite open this year, there's no one country that stands out above the others.
Also like the look of Ashton so far Ardiles, one of the Rugby League converts that seems to have really taken to Union.
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« Reply #4 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 09:37:57 » |
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I for one cant wait. Both sides have had injuries and I think a lot will depend on how the replacement players play. Will Wood make the step up ? Will Haskell resist the urge to give away penalties ? Will the Welsh front row, missing 2 of the best props in the world, stand up to the massive English pack ? Will Hook be able to influence the game from full back ?
Heart says an English win, head says it could all come down to the tiniest of margins, maybe a yellow card or a silly mistake could make the difference either way
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« Reply #5 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 16:31:54 » |
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Read an article recently, about how crowds in club rugby are dropping, the main reason given is that it's pretty boring to watch....bunch of big blokes scrumming down, lineouts for the tall blokes, and some penalties for the kickers.....nevertheless if you change the dull bits you end up with rugby league. It also mentioned the lack of good individual players that crowds could relate to, because they are squeezed out by big hit injuries, or conservative coaching.
I used to love a good 6 nations game, but it's been a bit tawdry in recent years.
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« Reply #6 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 17:03:17 » |
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We won't win it. It will all be over tonight. In fact the Welsh won the grand slam in 05 and 08 so they're due another one this year. Plus we never win in Cardiff.
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« Reply #7 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 17:12:57 » |
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I've seen us win in Cardiff, stuffed them as well.
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« Reply #8 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 18:08:36 » |
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Cymru am byth!
Is that Wales forever or something like that? Either way your nation will be conquered tonight. |
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« Reply #9 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 18:10:50 » |
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Don't give them the thrill of calling them a 'nation'. A glorified county is what it is
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« Reply #10 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 18:22:32 » |
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i am fucking buzzing for this tournament.
(be prepared for this to be commented on whilst i'm blubbing later)
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« Reply #11 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 19:47:37 » |
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Welsh look more up for it, should be a good game
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Samdy Gray
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« Reply #12 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 19:51:41 » |
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Don't give them the thrill of calling them a 'nation'. A glorified county is what it is
Principality. |
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« Reply #13 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 20:15:08 » |
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I would just like to remind you this is a football club forum. So take your fucking funny shaped ball, your happy clappy sandel wearing spastic fans and FUCK OFF!
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« Reply #14 on: Friday, February 4, 2011, 20:21:19 » |
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I would just like to remind you this is a football club forum. So take your fucking funny shaped ball, your happy clappy sandel wearing spastic fans and FUCK OFF!
That's sandals with an 'a' The good news is I can now try out the Ignore button |
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