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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Best Rock Guitarist
- Replies: 45
- Views: 840
Re: Best Rock Guitarist
6? OK, I will give it an improvised try: Hendrix Buckethead (Don't know him? Shame on you - GoT style) :nod: Gilmore Adrian Smith (Maiden and Dickinson solo) Blackmore (in Purple, not his solo stuff about fairies) Frusciante (RHCP and solo) (Cheating ;) ) Honorable Mentions: - Dave Murray (the other...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jaguares will come by with Americas comp.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 871
Re: Jaguares will come by with Americas comp.
I'm surprised there was no interest in integrating the Jaguaes into a European club comp? They are better than any of the South African franchises. I guess the travel and time zones aren't as compatible as the South African teams? Playing the SA teams is already quite a logistical challenge. Adding...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jaguares will come by with Americas comp.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 871
Re: Jaguares will come by with Americas comp.
¿Por qué no los dos? 7 team comp with a bye. Who knows which kind of economic and legal factors UAR is considering. :? I feel pity for the businessman that was passionate (or crazy) enough to invest in Ceibos. I would also have preferred to keep both teams, and spread the talent pool so that there ...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: UK society and taste.
- Replies: 62
- Views: 2636
Re: UK society and taste.
One hill I will die on though is high socks when wearing shorts and tennis shoes (for guys). No man should embrace the chicken-legs look, and no matter how many squats you do your ankles are always gonna be just bone. Hard pass on ankle socks. Apparently when my dad went to Europe everyone knew he ...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rank your RWC Finals
- Replies: 101
- Views: 3382
Re: Rank your RWC Finals
Best to worst 1995 - Lomu vs the SA tackling machine. Overtime, SA again on the RWC, Mandela, sickness, drama and more :thumbup: 2003 - Eng has chirurgical against a powerful Aus team that never stopped fighting :nod: 2011 - Fra gave a big scare to NZ. Dusatoir in god mode, and some NZders complete...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rank your RWC Finals
- Replies: 101
- Views: 3382
Re: Rank your RWC Finals
Best to worst 1995 - Lomu vs the SA tackling machine. Overtime, SA again on the RWC, Mandela, sickness, drama and more :thumbup: 2003 - Eng has chirurgical against a powerful Aus team that never stopped fighting :nod: 2011 - Fra gave a big scare to NZ. Dusatoir in god mode, and some NZders completel...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 904
Re: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup
I don't think Jaguares will consider that speculative proposal, but stranger things have happened.
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Gael
- Replies: 10
- Views: 981
Re: The Gael
Yes. The great tune from the movie ‘Last of the Mohicans’ Here’s the pivotal clip https://youtu.be/q8ZisDHg6v0 Damn, the Dad thing is very powerful Anyhoo.. I saw a ‘making of’ thing, where the Director completely downplayed the role of the composer (Dougie McClean) by absentmindedly saying he acqu...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 16
- Views: 904
Re: Cheetahs 5-th on the CC log heading for European Challenge Cup
Cheetahs aswell as the Jaguares from Argentina invited. Jaguares looking for a new competition after being kicked out of Super. They will play in the Russian Pro in summer and autumn and SLAR in spring. 3 Bases for Jaguares and Cheetahs : Kaliningrad - closer to Europe Sochi - subtropical at the bl...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pablo’s tweets
- Replies: 196
- Views: 7794
Re: Pablo’s tweets
There's a reason everyone hates argentines in South America. I hope that you can come back and have a better experience other time. Being from AR and trying to be objective: some South Americans hate certain group from the Greater Buenos Aires area. Probably, you were exactly in that area with a hi...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pablo’s tweets
- Replies: 196
- Views: 7794
Re: Pablo’s tweets
He's hardly being raked over the coals. Stood down for one match and loses the captaincy. Just to mention that they have been suspended until a decision is made after a formal disciplinary process. Nobody knows if it is for one match only yet. Source: (Spanish) https://uar.com.ar/2020/11/30/comunic...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pablo’s tweets
- Replies: 196
- Views: 7794
Re: Pablo’s tweets
He is going to kak when he plays against South Africa again. Seems that his stupid post was aimed to immigration to Argentina, not South Africa. He is cheering that he is leaving Argentina. Also, the racist word that he used it is not normally used in a derogatory way towards African people, but to...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020 R6: Wallabies v Pumas MATCH THREAD: Dec 5, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 280
- Views: 9615
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020 R6: Wallabies v Pumas MATCH THREAD: Dec 5, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 280
- Views: 9615
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020 R6: Wallabies v Pumas MATCH THREAD: Dec 5, 08:45 GMT
Thats what it means, however in Central America it is not automatically a derogatory reference. Assume it is the same in Argentina. In this case it seems to be. Let the powers that be back in Argentina deal with it as they see fit. You are right, but in this case, it was used in an derogatory way.
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Pablo’s tweets
- Replies: 196
- Views: 7794
Re: Pablo’s tweets
Similarly to the Cavini case, negro or negrito is as a synonym for “mate” or “buddy” in South American countries. I have plenty of mates over there that would call each other that regularly. Depends on the context of the conversation. He should be given the opportunity to provide that context (if t...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Queens Gambit. Anya Taylor- Joy
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4448
Re: The Queens Gambit. Anya Taylor- Joy
SPOILER BELOW!!!!! For a start I don't think she did defect. It's at best unclear however I don't think that was the implication. I think she just went for a walk to play chess in the park without the glare of the spotlight before going back to face the hooplah. Yes, I agree this. Also, that she fe...
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Queens Gambit. Anya Taylor- Joy
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4448
Re: The Queens Gambit. Anya Taylor- Joy
SPOILER BELOW!!!!! For a start I don't think she did defect. It's at best unclear however I don't think that was the implication. I think she just went for a walk to play chess in the park without the glare of the spotlight before going back to face the hooplah. Yes, I agree this. Also, that she fel...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done ABs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 579
Re: Well done ABs
Clinical. Too good! Argentina looked tired and you can’t blame them. Was it though? Thought the scoreline flattered the ABs. Pumas looked tired and understandably so. Only a few pumas had played the 3 matches in a row and were tired. The rest were just out of their depth. Ledesma even threw both ro...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: RIP Diego Maradona
- Replies: 112
- Views: 3894
Re: RIP Diego Maradona
Apparently the Boca junior fans have murdered two of the three guys who took selfies at Maradonas body Seems like an entirely reasonable and proportionate response. Fake news, but it is true that they have received death threats. Edit: Link, in Spanish https://www.clarin.com/deportes/empleado-funer...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
We will put our C team to assure the resultNoob wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:53 amDont the Aussies need to win by 100 or something based on point difference?Fat Old Git wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:50 am So what happens next week? Who needs to win and by what to pry the ABs hand of the trophy?

- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Well done ABs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 579
Re: Well done ABs
Congrats NZlanders
Playing a B side against NZ is never the best idea

Playing a B side against NZ is never the best idea

- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
Congrats NZ! You finally have leveled the record with AR ...
... when playing in Australian soil
... when playing in Australian soil

- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
We are showing some gratitude after you gave us the Maradona shirt

- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
Why are Argentina playing a B team? The All Blacks aren’t great these days but that’s a bit harsh. They want to try out new guys and avoid playing the same guys 3 straight weeks in a row. Winning the championship is not the main objective it seems. Not that the A team would not be exhausted though...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
AR is still in the match, after an abysmal first half. Sanchez is out of focus, the 9 is making basic mistakes, the front row is getting smashed, the back 3 are dropping balls. I was not expecting much from the B side, but they aren't complying with the basics. The ref made some mistakes against bot...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
So, S Barrett back and A Ioane in, past discretions forgiven I assume to try and make more headway on the gainline; yet no Laumape, apparently the most difficult man in NZ to tackle. And Frizzell gone, so he's paid a price. But no McKenzie, the ABs most unpredictable attacking weapon while Jordie r...
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Nigel Owens confirms retirement
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2615
Re: Nigel Owens confirms retirement
One of the few cases where I can say a ref is a true legend of the sport.
"This is not football"
"This is not football"

- Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The pick & go - is this illegal/dangerous?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1322
Re: The pick & go - is this illegal/dangerous?
I always thought that pre-binding is outlawed, unless it is merely putting your hand on the ball carrier to signal that you are behind him. It's forming a maul before previous contact with the tackler. And yes, if the spinal injuries in scrumming cannot go below an insignificant number, the scrum wi...
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 2:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Are Ireland a symbol of all that's wrong with International Rugby
- Replies: 96
- Views: 3866
Re: Are Ireland a symbol of all that's wrong with International Rugby
With the greatest of respect to Argentina (who I think is an amazing country) you probably aren't getting many people moving there for more pay or work. At least not from other rugby playing countries. Sickening disrespect for the rugby players that emigrate from Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Co...
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
Very impressed with Argentina again. So much heart on defence. Wonder if they can keep it up next week and week 4 though. Gonna be very tough for them. AR will field a B team against next match with the ABs, and it could be in the end of a hiding. AU will get again the strongest possible team, that...
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 352
- Views: 9189
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020 R5: Pumas v All Blacks MATCH THREAD: Nov 28, 08:45 GMT
AR to rotate the team against the ABs, to give opportunities and to prioritize energy and freshness: https://www.periodismo-rugby.com.ar/2020/11/21/valor/ (in Spanish)
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
Very impressed with Argentina again. So much heart on defence. Wonder if they can keep it up next week and week 4 though. Gonna be very tough for them. AR will field a B team against next match with the ABs, and it could be in the end of a hiding. AU will get again the strongest possible team, that...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
Argies are such a negative team, should stick to positive rugby, it has paid dividends. They are still rusty! It is hard to have a well oiled attack with so few matches over their shoulders with this lineup. On the other hand, their defense and conditioning are epic!!! Argentina are fantastic. Afte...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
They are still rusty! It is hard to have a well oiled attack with so few matches over their shoulders with this lineup.The Optimist wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:42 am
Argies are such a negative team, should stick to positive rugby, it has paid dividends.
On the other hand, their defense and conditioning are epic!!!
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
From AR side, this tie feels like a win :D I still cannot believe how resilient the Pumas are on defense for 80 minutes! AU had the upper hand in the first half but could not monetize its 2 clear opportunities, and then deflated between the 60 and 75 minutes. AR continues to lack a coherent approach...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
- Replies: 241
- Views: 5727
Re: TRI-NATIONS 2020: Pumas v Wallabies MATCH THREAD: Nov 21, 08:45 GMT
Yes. But there is nothing really ground breakingly new in the Argies arsenal. They basically played the same game they have for a while but were infinitely more accurate. The difference is due the complete change in our selection strategy. We are not bound to the Pumaguares-only policy anymore :D
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: TRI NATIONS 2020: All Blacks v Pumas MATCH THREAD: Nov 14, 06:10 GMT
- Replies: 371
- Views: 9090
Re: TRI NATIONS 2020: All Blacks v Pumas MATCH THREAD: Nov 14, 06:10 GMT
Saw on Twitter today Argentina has now beat NZ in rugby, Brazil in football and US in basketball Only two other countries have done that Can you name them? Australia and... France? That's actually some really cool trivia :thumbup: I mean a soccer game is always a tossup to a certain extent, nature ...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Will the Wallabies ever win a 3rd Rugby World Cup?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1030
Re: Will the Wallabies ever win a 3rd Rugby World Cup?
Probably, and I hope so, because both of their RWC wins were deserved and featured beautiful rugby.