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by ovalball
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Phil Hughes dies due to injuries sustained in cricket match
Replies: 445
Views: 39416

Re: Phil Hughes hospitalised after being hit by bouncer

That's awful. Hope he's OK. Sounds like they got him attention pretty quickly.
by ovalball
Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The only post-Samoa England post-mortem thread that matters
Replies: 155
Views: 12001

Re: The only post-Samoa England post-mortem thread that matt

Our centres are on a bit of a merry go round - we need to settle on our best options and stick to them for a few games. This is, of course, partly due to the Selectors insisting on playing an unfit, out of form Farrell, in every game and shuffling the deckchairs to accomodate him. I'm not sure that ...
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

So. Same team next week then chaps. Give them a chance to bed in. :P
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

bobbity wrote:Robshaw was a one man back row when it came to tackles. Not sure that reflects all that well on Haskell...
Hask was in double figures for tackles - did his share I thought.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

Ford has done enough for me. 12t looked ok. Morgan and hask ok. f**k all this praying, just give them half your match fees. I thought Morgan was MIA. He did a lot of small tidy things well. Wings looked good, brown did some excellent work and also dropped another easy one. Think hask should have ou...
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

DragsterDriver wrote:Ford has done enough for me.
12t looked ok.
Morgan and hask ok.

f**k all this praying, just give them half your match fees.
I thought Morgan was MIA.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

Wendigo7 wrote:Terrible performance. Ford very good, the rest can f**k off... literally f**k off.
Watson and May looked sharp.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

God, that was dire. Hard to know where to start with that performance.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

Turgid.

England look a bit ramshackle.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

geordie_6 wrote:36 on for...Farrell!? :shock:
Makes sense. Goota keep Faz fresh for Australia. :nod:
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

Peyper has had a dreadful game. Hasn't helped either side play good rugby.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

Daft yellow from the officials.

I wanted England to play against 15 players - scores now mean much less.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD
Replies: 524
Views: 28570

Re: 22/11/14 - England vs Samoa - OFFICIAL MATCH THREAD

That's a harsh yellow.

Like the way Ford just carried on as if nothing had happened.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Argentina to select entire test team from single franchise
Replies: 15
Views: 1735

Re: Argentina to select entire test team from single franchi

I assume, then, that their franchise will not be contracting any foreign players. So the Franchise playing in the Super whatever, is actually the Argentina National side. :?

Not sure that banning overseas players makes any sense when you only have one team.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UKIP to get 50 seats at next election
Replies: 33
Views: 2169

Re: UKIP to get 50 seats at next election

What amuses me is that for years the Brits has sneered and tutted at France because of the success of Le Front National. Lots of looking down their noses at the racist French. Fact is UKIP is exactly the same party. Compare their manifesto. It's the same. But somehow UKIP is acceptable :? Same bunc...
by ovalball
Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: UKIP to get 50 seats at next election
Replies: 33
Views: 2169

Re: UKIP to get 50 seats at next election

When it comes to GEs, people mostly vote for a party they think could be the next Government. Hence, voting tends to polarise between the two main parties. Lib Dems had some anazing by election results but never turned it into substantial GE gains. UKIP will, most likely, replace them as the 3rd par...
by ovalball
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Will Bond Films start to get better soon
Replies: 71
Views: 6630

Re: Will Bond Films start to get better soon

Brosnan's Bond films after Goldeneye were a big disappointment - but he was still good. I enjoyed Casino Royale, Q of S was poor, Skyfall even worse (although not as bad as The World is not Enough). I don't go in for the over analysis of why, and I don't take any notice of the 'critics'. I just know...
by ovalball
Fri Nov 21, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Moores suffering from 'English Coach Syndrome'
Replies: 1
Views: 693

Moores suffering from 'English Coach Syndrome'

England's cricket side have be shown to be behind the pace when it comes to setting or chasing big scores. They're on record as lacking the confident power hitters of many of the best ODI sides. Lacking the X factor in their batting, especially at the top of the order. So, what do they do. Drop Hale...
by ovalball
Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"
Replies: 164
Views: 13495

Re: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"

I wonder if Coaches put too much emphasis on how players 'go in training'. Lancaster is on record as saying that it is the most important aspect he considers in selection. It's a bit like picking a batsman on how good he looks in the nets - it just isn't representative of how well the player will pe...
by ovalball
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"
Replies: 164
Views: 13495

Re: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"

England coach Stuart Lancaster has fired back at claims he would not drop Owen Farrell. Farrell has struggled in the QBE International defeats by New Zealand and South Africa but he keeps his place for Saturday's clash with Samoa at Twickenham. The 23-year-old, whose father Andy is part of England'...
by ovalball
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 76 inches of snow in Buffalo, NY in a 24 hour period
Replies: 73
Views: 9020

Re: 76 inches of snow in Buffalo, NY in a 24 hour period

Crash_12 wrote:Image
At least there's no danger of skidding off the road
by ovalball
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"
Replies: 164
Views: 13495

Re: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"

If anyone is inclined to look on the bright side, it will be good for Ford to be able to make his starting debut with no concern about place kicking. If you want rid of Farrell then a confident effective Ford will be a start. On the other, glass half empty side, Ford could do enough give Farrell a ...
by ovalball
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"
Replies: 164
Views: 13495

Re: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"

If Farrell has yet another poor game I fully expect him to selected at 9.
by ovalball
Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"
Replies: 164
Views: 13495

Re: Robshaw: "Faz makes us a better team"

What is it with England coaches that always sees them going down the same old path. We have a history of coaches becoming incredibly stubborn in selecting players that are clearly not good enough and playing people out of position. Farrell's continued selection has set us back about 12 months. It's ...
by ovalball
Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who should be England's starting 10?
Replies: 28
Views: 2269

Re: Who should be England's starting 10?

Unfortunately Fazlet has been named in the matchday 23. Eastmond sent back to his club as have Clark Care, Vunipola, Burrell.
by ovalball
Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Pakistan Test 2
Replies: 150
Views: 10288

Re: NZ Pakistan Test 2

NZ spinners each pick up an opener. Pakistan now under some pressure at 32/2. Could get interesting.
by ovalball
Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.
Replies: 6318
Views: 768592

Re: Your most recent purchase

https://d24p8oa045rip8.cloudfront.net/assets/social/thermostat-06a9c6fbaf7440c18bd775820ea3c2d7.png Specifically so that Mrs Rosegarden now cannot bitch at me when she's on an early shift and i forget to have the heating coming on earlier. She now has the ability to schedule it herself on her phone...
by ovalball
Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Pakistan Test 2
Replies: 150
Views: 10288

Re: NZ Pakistan Test 2

Don't know much about the NZ spinners but their track record doesn't look test quality. both have 1st class averages approaching 50. I assume Williamson is still barred from bowling...
by ovalball
Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Pakistan Test 2
Replies: 150
Views: 10288

Re: NZ Pakistan Test 2

403 all out. Not sure that's enough to put pressure on the Pakistan batsmen unless NZ bowl really well. Conceding any sort of 1st innings lead will see NZ lose this.

Need the opening bowlers to nip a couple out with the new ball and then the spinners to give it a big rip.
by ovalball
Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Pakistan Test 2
Replies: 150
Views: 10288

Re: NZ Pakistan Test 2

Ooops

233/3
by ovalball
Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Pakistan Test 2
Replies: 150
Views: 10288

Re: NZ Pakistan Test 2

Be interesting to see how Pakistan get on batting second, for a change, if New Zealand can post a decent score.

223/2 - pretty decent start.

Latham looks like an excellent find - youngest non Asian to score 2 centuries out there.
by ovalball
Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England's back row in disarray
Replies: 170
Views: 10676

Re: England's back row in disarray

Robshaw isn't going to be dropped for the big games, hence I'd like to see how the backrow goes with him, Morgan and the Hask. Maybe Clark to come on in the 2nd half to give Robshaw a break.
by ovalball
Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Have I Missed A Wasps v London Welsh Thread?
Replies: 56
Views: 3149

Re: Have I Missed A Wasps v London Welsh Thread?

globus wrote:71 - 7 FT What on earth to say?
Ouch

Gives our points difference a significant boost.
by ovalball
Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Steve Walsh
Replies: 151
Views: 11147

Re: Steve Walsh

I thought Walsh did ok. Thought the England yellow was a bit harsh, and need to see Matfield's again, as it was all a blur. The Habana decision was very poor though and could have proved very costly. The AR call that he put the ball out? That was a really bad call - but one of your tries was a bit ...
by ovalball
Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Six Nations 2015
Replies: 41
Views: 3706

Re: Six Nations 2015

Ireland to keep their crown - Italy the spoon, everyone else in a dogfight for the remaining places.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England can't win the World Cup
Replies: 45
Views: 3813

Re: England can't win the World Cup

Having watched the game last week, I thought England could actually count themselves a bit unlucky not to have won. I never got that feeling today and the Boks never really had to get out of 2nd gear even though England had much the better of the territorial possession. What a difference a week mak...
by ovalball
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England can't win the World Cup
Replies: 45
Views: 3813

Re: England can't win the World Cup

The frustrating thing is that we get so close even with completely disfunctional half back pairing. Even if they were adequate, we'd be in with a decent shout. Totally agree, its beyond irritating. The problem is staring us in the face but Lancaster has tied himself in knots. Yes. I think he is gui...
by ovalball
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: England can't win the World Cup
Replies: 45
Views: 3813

Re: England can't win the World Cup

The frustrating thing is that we get so close even with completely disfunctional half back pairing. Even if they were adequate, we'd be in with a decent shout.
by ovalball
Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Steve Walsh
Replies: 151
Views: 11147

Re: Steve Walsh

No complaints at all - thought he had a decent game. Yellow was fair enough. Hartley was just plain stupid - he should have tripped over the player and milked a penalty.