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RWC2015 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:32 pm Positives so far:

sexton
Aki
Ringrose
MacCarthy

Overall a decent showing without being great by any means

Fine overall but becoming increasingly concerned about the lineout.

Ah RWC, nice to meet you again

Go on, the lads

I hate to be that guy, but at what point are you allowed to say it's too f*cking hot? You're late by two days! Was bitching about it on Wednesday. Yesterday was cooler but today I'm not even trying to get the kids out this afternoon, one of them came home from school complaining it was too hot to p...

I'm 27.

My point was less about Hodnett and more about adequate cover for JVDF. Doris is our best player and I would rather he stays at 8 where he is most influential and, as much as I am a fan of POM, he's no top tier openside.

Of the real contenders, we are the most dependent on keeping our first XV fit. Outside of a couple of positions our depth is not great. If we can get to the QF without any major issues then we have as good a shout as anyone. We say it every time (well I do anyway!) and it never really pans out but ...

Howdy gents, hope you're all keeping well. A mate of mine has accidently ended up with 2 extra tickets for the SA match that he's hoping to swap for 2 quarter final tickets. If you know of anyone that might be up for that you might let me know. Btw...fcuk the mockers, it's our year. Peace out. This...

Kelleher seemingly fighting fit anyway. Looks like Dan Sheehan the only player unavailable for the opener. Hopefully he's good enough to bench against Tonga. It'll be sweltering hopefully the weather settles down a bit after the opening weekend. Anyone heading over for it? Only managed to get ticke...

I think Scotland will be out gunning for us this tournament and not SA. Hope we don't get complacent. Nope. 3 games apart for Scotland. They will go all guns blazing vs SA & then they’ll be physically and emotionally rested to face Ireland where they will again throw the kitchen sink at them. If Ru...

I voted for Ireland to skew the results.

Mr. Very Popular wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:20 pm
waguser wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:49 pm So lads. What do we think of Earls over Stockdale?
Hmm, that's an interesting question, surprised no one has brought it up.

'Tis Ian Dowling who should feel aggrieved.

Good list, I see little to disagree with.

Why the fudge would Skelton make a world xv? He has zero runs on the board when it comes to dominating tests. He played well vs Ireland last autumn Was he the standout lock on the park, did he play more than one half? World XV players have a large body of tests played at the highest standard. Can h...

Ringrose was on the wing yes and Farrell was pleased to be able to give him time there so probably a pointer that he's considered cover in that position. I'd probably put JOB there for the first injury but definitely consider Ringrose for a 2nd injury. Same logic as Doris covering 7. I'd have Ringr...

15. Keenan
14. Penaud
13. Radradra
12. Danty
11. Jordan

10. Russell
9. Dupont

1. Kitshoff
2. Sheehan
3. Topou
4. Etzebeth
5. Willemse
6. du Toit
7. Savea
8. Doris

This is giving me more 1990's flashbacks than a Haddaway song coming on the radio.

Anyone have Nick Popplewell's number?

This is I think as poor an England as I've ever seen, cos we are rusty as feck. Just received a message from my old man who says they had some worse performances in the 70's, but this is epochally rubbish from England. I don't even think their players are that bad, to be honest. England look worse ...

redderneck wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:03 pm This is I think as poor an England as I've ever seen, cos we are rusty as feck.

Just received a message from my old man who says they had some worse performances in the 70's, but this is epochally rubbish from England. I don't even think their players are that bad, to be honest.

Awesome stuff for Earls. Stone cold legend.

Well done, man.

Still a 50/50 match, I reckon.

Hopefully the lads can keep it tight and bring it home.

Genuinely affecting news. An extraordinary talent layered with trauma. Poor woman found no peace in life.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

No re-opening of the Tralee-Dingle line?

Pfft, I'm out.

USA - Daly, John (?)
GB&I - Harrington, Padraig (183)
Europe - Rahm, Jon (2)
Africa - Oosthuizen, Louis (394)
Aus/NZ - Smith, Cameron (7)
RoW - Grillo, Emiliano (41)
Wildcard - Clarke, Darren (?)

Really glad I decided to support France in this

Surely the England team from 2004-2011 wins this thread. Any Irish team in the early 90s. Here is the team sheet from 1991 when they lost to Namibia. Apart from Geoghegan and Popplewell, the rest are :uhoh: Jim Staples Simon Geoghegan Brendan Mullin David Curtis Jack Clarke Vince Cunningham Rob Sau...

I've always wanted to go to Peter Lugers in Brooklyn. Save yourself the trip out, it's massively overrated. Gallaghers on 52nd is better. It is overhyped but still a fun experience and worth the minor inconvenience of a trip to make your own determination. My preference is Keen’s on 36th but as muc...

Shame for the series. It had the potential to be a worldly but from now will be a tad dead rubbery.

tafano wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:06 pm France has it all: power, handling, kicking, high rugby IQ.

Cant see anyone beating them at the moment.

Yeah, they're a terrific unit.

Although, Ireland did beat them in the U-20 6 Nations.

Because they're the only other NH team likely to win the World Cup. Get a grip we would be lucky to get out of our group. Kiwi Greg said he hoped that “ a new world star than is bigger than rugby - DuPont is obvious choice”. That is what we are discussing here With all the Irish players that are th...

towny wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:47 pmThey might shock one of the big boys, but they’ll be reliant on their opponents having an off-day.

*Ireland pops their head around the corner and says "Hello!"*

Really good news for the tournament that Tonga will be coming stacked - that's a very impressive squad. Agree this might now be the trickiest pool in RWC history.

The McCarthy clan taking a hell of a hammering this past week.

Sexton deserves a ban. Decency above tribalism, lads.

I might argue for Lydiate over Savea but otherwise it seems a solid selection.

Who you talking about... Taking what approach? You mean me? I should take his word for it? While multiple journalists say otherwise... Hard to know who to believe. Of course he'd want to play it down.. but who knows? Maybe he's being genuine. I'm confused. You said it sounded like pleasant banter a...

PGA players must be LIVid.

Tee hee.

I think Balacoune and Kleyn are a tad unlucky but I can see the logic.

I must admit I arched an eyebrow at Hodnett's exclusion. I think he's the real deal and comfortably the second best 7 in Ireland.

feckwanker wrote: ↑Sat May 27, 2023 7:52 pm Commiserations to all the Stormers fans also.

+1.

Fine team.

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