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Gwenno

I can see why England sacked him when they did, but how did he manage that victory over NZ in the semi final, and also the GS? What did he stop doing?

Gwenno

The bloke that threw it is still in front of the ball when the receiver catches it, suggesting that any forward motion in the pass was preserved momentum from that of the passer.

Gwenno

For sale - Silk purses, cost 1 sow’s ear. Apply W Gatland, Wales.

Gwenno

This was a very crass thread, and the only reason I’m bumping it, to tell you that.

Gwenno

If we’d played like that for the last 10 of the Fiji game it wouldn’t have been close, but then would Fiji have had enough self belief to beat Oz?
Whatever, look at Fiji’s winning margin over Oz, and ours.

Gwenno

How long before we get one of those videos with ghostly background music appealing to World Rugby?

Gwenno

Led to the final penalty.

Gwenno

It’s in the surname

Gwenno

What Jeff said. Perhaps refs should have an extra couple of lessons about which laws you are not expected to enforce if one team is losing by a country mile, or if they want to get a reputation for having a feel for the game. Fvck me, tell me you're a Wales fan without telling me you're a Wales fan...

Gwenno

What Jeff said.
Perhaps refs should have an extra couple of lessons about which laws you are not expected to enforce if one team is losing by a country mile, or if they want to get a reputation for having a feel for the game.

Gwenno

Auckman wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:57 pm
Greenavenger wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:17 am Real wooden spoon battle. This Wales side is so bad compared to sides from my younger days. Can’t remember a worse one.
Jesus ap Christ you clearly didn’t live through the ‘90s. There were regular thrashings throughout that decade.

Jesus ap Duw actually

Gwenno

I find his Blackadder style comparisons a pain in the arse, and the tiny word balloon type jokes that mean you have to pause the video to read them. Just get on with the bloody analysis.

Gwenno

No idea but it’s bloody fast.

Gwenno

Excellent public transport France.

Gwenno

Refs?

Gwenno

A few years ago in the Brecon Beacons, that well known tropical region of mid Wales, there were a couple of military deaths from heat exhaustion and dehydration. A few years before that a soldier collapsed after a night exercise in the summer, stopped peeing, and was on dialysis for a month. Give th...

Gwenno

Our critics are guilty of cognitive dissonance - they said that we would be smashed by Fiji, who were higher than us in the world rankings, but when beat them after having to make over 3 times the number of tackles, we are criticised for scraping home against weaker opponents, and only with the help...

Gwenno

Just back from the fanzone in Bordeaux - great atmosphere, beer showers after every point, and a slightly dodgy moment when someone lit a flare right next to me. Great game!

Gwenno

65 began aged 45

Gwenno

I have drawn France in the family sweepstake, and my wife Ireland. My sons are calling ‘fix’

Gwenno

MungoMan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:23 pm
message #2527204 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:09 pm Dodi daddy died did he?
D'oh!

Dodo?

Gwenno

Too hot, maybe….

Gwenno

Fiji from that list, voting for one the two teams that will almost certainly knock us out at the group stage - of the whole world - Ireland, France, or Argentina

Gwenno

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/france ... er-reports
Is it because he’ll probably be back?

Gwenno

message #2527204 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 2:52 pm Welshman suspiciously requesting information around opposition losing players to red cards

Curses!

Gwenno

I think players will make more mistakes than refs and ‘ruin’ the tournament for their team. Players will choose to tackle incorrectly or go for interceptions that can’t make. So for me players will ‘ruin’ more games. I don’t subscribe to the theory cards ruin games. As the Friday night game showed ...

Gwenno

This was exemplified about 2 years ago when Italy had their first hooker red carded, and their second off injured. They had to lose a second player and go down to 13 men. What if a team loses both hookers injured through foul play, eg failed HIA after a high tackle? Is it right then that the team i...

Gwenno

This was exemplified about 2 years ago when Italy had their first hooker red carded, and their second off injured. They had to lose a second player and go down to 13 men. What if a team loses both hookers injured through foul play, eg failed HIA after a high tackle? Is it right then that the team is...

Gwenno

The Boks lost in the pool to NZ 4 years ago on their way to the title. In 2007 they walloped Eng in the group stages and subsequently met them in the final. Ireland are on a 13 game winning streak at the moment, highly likely to be 15 by the time they meet the Boks. If they come out the wrong side ...

Gwenno

Ireland, whatever you do just don’t concede four lineout penalties in a row, or get two yellow cards one for your captain, or a red card when you’re hot on attack, or throw the ball directly to the opposition in front of the posts. Just don’t do that and you’ll be fine. The pain gets easier, I know...

Gwenno

Ireland should target SA’s backs - they only have to injure 2 to force SA to field a forward in the back line

Gwenno

Gavroche wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:41 pm
Gwenno wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:10 pm Let’s hope that we can find a bar in Bordeaux showing the match.
You can most certainly watch it there: https://hop-pub.com/

I haven't been in ages, but usually good crowd.

Gwenno

Will the officials ruin this World Cup ? There are few comparable to Nigel Owens. One bad decision namely a red card could affect the outcome of matches. Will Tier 2 teams be penalized more ? Will it be because of the officials subconsciously favour the established teams or because some of those pl...

Gwenno

Let’s hope that we can find a bar in Bordeaux showing the match.

Gwenno

Most frightening stare - Etzebeth

Gwenno

It means ‘I’ve picked a debutant and now I’m a bit worried’ or ‘I’ve brought an injured player back early and now I’m a bit worried’ or ‘I’ve picked a player out of position….etc etc’

Gwenno

Oh yes I agree. It’s more in response to some fans (that clearly haven’t been watching any rugby this year bar the 6N) that have been talking as if the only game that matters is the Oz one. I have watched almost every Drua game available for watching in the UK this season, and I saw this coming 6 mo...

Gwenno

If the RFU had as much gumption as the WRU Borthwick would have been sacked in the car park.

Gwenno

Fiji have solved any selection problems for Gatland- shit or bust we put out our best 15 for them

Gwenno

We had to work hard in 2019 and if The Sherrif had got red instead of yellow….

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