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Wasn't O'Connell really a No.5 lineout lock though, ie more Matfield than Botha? Ideally to be paired with a more powerful lock like Shaw, than compared.

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The circuit is in and around the area where Dolphins' Hard Rock stadium is located. I know it pretty well and large parts of that area are ghetto. F1 desperately wanted to use one of the bridges between Miami Beach and Miami for the race but council rejected based on effect on residents' daily life...

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Do you like democracy Enz? Because that's really what it comes down to. China is showing increasing signs of being a revisionist power. They don't share our values at all and are actively trying to shape the world around them in their image. They don't give a fudge about rule of law or maritime fre...

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Lando having a little roll and chat there :thumbup: Hope he can get himself on the podium. My kids haven’t decided to support Norris or Russell going forward now Hamilton’s “boring” .. I’m in the anyone but Max club unfortunately. Mainly because his father is an almighty cock. Confirms everything I...

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Most experienced driver in the fastest most reliable car =/= the goat Certainly that was Lewis in 2008 ...... oh, 2018 and 2019 ...... oh. Nope still a clown. Do you actually watch F1 or are you a casual viewer who is a Hamilton fanboy? I'm going to guess the latter Hamilton isn't even close to bei...

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I find it difficult to watch TV for long when I can just flick over to youtube or rumble and search directly for what I'm interested in, and the algorithm is particularly helpful in that respect.

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Anyone picking Duhan van der Merwe?

His 6N stats were apparently off the charts, so I expect Townsend might lobby for his selection.

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Second place, Dulin for not kicking away the ball to win the game for France. Would have got first place, but he obviously wanted the fourth try, and the championship had already been lost anyway, so may as well have a crack. A crack at what though? They were winning and surely a fourth try was wor...

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DMX had a quality gruff voice for his raw (dog) style of rapping.

He left the world with some great music

X gonna give it to ya!

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New Variants, new experimental booster shots, you have to take them or your permission slip which allows you to live will expire. It will become like an MOT for a car , you will have to have the most up to date paperwork or you are off the road. Ironically, those details will eventually end up on t...

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The Gower, Rhossili Llangennith (personal fav) Oxwich Bay Keem bay, Achill, Ireland Frank Sound - Grand Cayman, good memories of that one. Lots in Europe too many to mention. Good man - yes, the Gower. Sublime beaches, best of course with decent weather. Only 10-12 miles from Llanelli so a frequent...

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Forever, it's a digital ID card, everything will flow through it, all your data will be added incrementally.

Anyone believing it's temporary needs to have a word with themselves. This is it.

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Unfashionable choice, but not entirely surprising, Botha was a world class No.4 for many seasons.

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Michael Gove is to meet with the "Tony Blair Institute" to discuss implementation of the "vaccine passport" scheme.

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Woodward always trying to either do down the incumbent coach or build up expectations for him in the hope that he fails. Doesn't matter who is in the position. He even applied for the job a few years back. Woodward wants an RFU job, but they know he is a difficult spendthrift and will never hire him...

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Shame, Slade really played well in that axis - one of his best performances for England. Funny how he, Faz and BY all look so much better when they play quick ball! Edited to add: maybe Daly in at 13, where he should be playing? Ooh, nice call. Although if C. Farrell starts for Ireland, he's a big ...

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Personally I think his actions were scummy and his text messages were appalling but he was found unanimously not guilty in less then four hours by the jury. He lost his Ireland spot, his job with Ulster and I imagine a ton of money before managing to get picked up in France and eventually London Ir...

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Gwenno wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:13 pm She believes in Satan...

The greatest trick etc...

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Not sure the David v Goliath thing really works when Ireland are 2nd, England are 4th (even if England have trampled all over them in the 3 tests since 2018). This will be a tight game I think, I don't buy into a full England recovery yet, I think they're still finding their feet, Ireland to edge it.

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Farrell - 6 I'm not convinced by the hype. Better from the tee, and better in defence. A few offloads doesn't make him a proper 12 though. Ford - 8 The best 10 in the northern hemisphere. Back to his old self in terms of playing flat to the line. Distribution as brilliant as ever. Tactical play and...

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I think we may have morphed into a police state

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His 3 round war with Tommy Hitman Hearns is still the most exciting fight I have ever watched live. I was just a kid at high school and stayed home specially to watch it. Marvelous Marvin was my man so it was a thrilling victory. So sad. He looked in such great health in all the recent interviews I...

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France scored 3 tries away against Wales last year, you'd have to imagine they'll be able to score 4 at home.

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France seemed to die around the 60 minute mark, same in the Autumn match and iirc England came back in the second half in Paris.

Are France lacking 80 minute test fitness?

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His 3 round war with Tommy Hitman Hearns is still the most exciting fight I have ever watched live. I was just a kid at high school and stayed home specially to watch it. Marvelous Marvin was my man so it was a thrilling victory. So sad. He looked in such great health in all the recent interviews I...

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Gwenno wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:36 pm
Jeff the Bear wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:33 pm Just need a BP to guarantee the 6 Nations title.
France and Scotland can both reach 20.

Scotland can't now, but you wouldn't bet against France.

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MrDominator wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:10 pm
fatcat wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:09 pm
Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:06 pm Does anyone have the gif of Penaud melting Genge at the ruck?
Christ that was embarrassing.
Thoroughly.

Genge is the definition of all bark and no bite

I don't think that's right, he makes some huge tackles (though I can't say I like the hard man persona).

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terryfinch wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:09 pm I thought Ben Youngs was outstanding today. Brought great pace to the game, looked for gaps himself, class offloads, good kicking (but one).... looked world class.

Youngs was very good, he has improved this season, sharper. Curry & Wilson standout.

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Entertaining game between two very evenly matched sides. Congrats to Ireland.

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Wales should have no problem beating them then

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has said it is "common sense to move in the direction of digital IDs" as part of efforts to fight coronavirus. The government recently set out plans to change laws to enable the use of digital identity across the UK. As prime minister, Mr Blair launched a compulsory...

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The existing Pro 14 conferences have Leinster 1, and Ulster 2 in the first; and Munster 1, and Connacht 2 in the second. It is unlikely that Connacht will be in any second division. And that is the problem with the Pro 14: the Irish provinces are just too strong. More that the Welsh & Italian teams...

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As I pointed out earlier, the contest in the air was clamped down on, and players are being more careful chasing/receiving bombs. If we see a few more reds for chicken-winging, we should see players become a little more careful entering rucks. They certainly won’t take a step back to wind up like P...

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:01 pmI think that France may indeed end up being kicked out of the tournament and that would be fair enough.

Nah, rapid test the players regularly and let them play on if negative (Galthie & Servat can sit it out, Edwards is their best coach anyway).

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Alvise Martinengo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:16 pm Se trovano birra e figa , ci vanno con le ali di mercurio. Digli scemi.

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Punish the player. Allow a forced sub to come on after 10-20minutes so the game is still a spectacle. And ban the player for long enough to reflect on their tackling ‘ clean out etc technique. Another benefit of this is that referees will be more inclined to give out reds for dangerous behaviour. T...

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sun Feb 14, 2021 9:47 pm Dr NO is retired isn't he? So not relevant to this discussion.

I have a feeling he's going to have a whinge about England every other week, he had a go at Farrell too. Tiresome, and predictable.

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If fit, he'll definitely be selected to tour.

Strong competition for a test berth though.

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Farrell is not playing especially well at present, but then he hasn't played much at all leading into the tournament. I'd still select him mind.

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Boyle said some horrendous stuff but nowadays he likes to play the pious leftist like it never happened:

"I would like him [Ricky Gervais] to have the same respect for trans people as he seems to have for animals. I don’t think that’s a lot to ask."

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