16-02-2004 06:31									#1
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Hey guys,

Ming approved this thread title.

Here's a link to our old thread: http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...threadid=106943

Have any of you been watching the sevens? I'm watching the LA sevens live right now.

	16-02-2004 06:48									#2
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Rather familiar-sounding title.

Didn't actually get a chance to see any of the last round - although I did manage to catch the news about Samoa beating England.
I guess that's what happens when you put too much emphasis on forwards.

Apparently we thumped both the Canadians and Aussies but had a pretty tough matchup against one of the other island nations, don't remember which one atm.

	16-02-2004 06:52									#3
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quote: Originally posted by ravagon Rather familiar-sounding title.

I don't think we've used it before - have we?

quote: Didn't actually get a chance to see any of the last round - although I did manage to catch the news about Samoa beating England. I guess that's what happens when you put too much emphasis on forwards. Apparently we thumped both the Canadians and Aussies but had a pretty tough matchup against one of the other island nations, don't remember which one atm.

It was Fiji. We only just scraped past them after the hooter went.

	16-02-2004 07:26									#4
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Holy ****! Argentina beat NZ 21 - 12 in the final!

Well done Argentina.

	16-02-2004 07:31									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Caligastia Have any of you been watching the sevens? I'm watching the LA sevens live right now.

No, we have some Rugby to watch in our blessed Northern Hemisphere.

	16-02-2004 07:32									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin No, we have some Rugby to watch in our blessed Northern Hemisphere.

Still playing the same old broken record I see.

	16-02-2004 07:32									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Caligastia Holy ****! Argentina beat NZ 21 - 12 in the final!

I think this is another encouragement for the All Blacks to come back to Rugby.

	16-02-2004 07:34									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Caligastia Still playing the same old broken record I see.

Along with the infamous we can call this a trademark.

	16-02-2004 08:13									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin I think this is another encouragement for the All Blacks to come back to Rugby.

	16-02-2004 09:06									#10
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Pfff... get an original thread title, Cali

So, Frozzy packed up his tent and wandered into the desert for the lonely time that is European rugby. But now the Super 12 is soon to start, the tent has returned

	16-02-2004 09:16									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Frozzy Pfff... get an original thread title, Cali

erm...I didn't think we had actually used this one before. I know it has been suggested before, but I thought we were afraid to use it for fear of the thread being closed.

	16-02-2004 09:17									#12
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I'm sure Finbar can clear this up with a quick glance through his archives.

	16-02-2004 09:52									#13
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October 19, 2002.

	16-02-2004 15:10									#14
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quote: How can I know? I have no idea what's been going on over there in the lead up to these matches.

Mainly Scotland’s chances had been ridiculously exaggerated because of their new SH coaching team – and the optimism proved rather false. Wales were poor, Scotland were simply awful. Such a shame therefore that the deep irony of my ‘backing’ them was lost before the game.

And for the record there is zero chance of any get of mine being allowed to follow S*****.

quote: I think you'd be better to let them learn about it at school in Ancient History. Somehow, if something is written down, it has a feeling of credibility.

quote: Still, it puts you one up on Havak. He was happy if his hooker didn't mistake him for the beer keg and try to yank the tap.

Now there’s a horrible thought!

quote: *sighs heavily, depressed by flipside's literal reading of the post*

Context is a killer.

Still it’s nice to know everyone appreciates a good anti-English comment every now and then.

quote: Wales played a bit with their backs (they have at least one good winger)

Rhys Williams? Very good little player that one. Should have been English.

But we really should talk about the state of Scotland under their new Aussie-Kiwi coaching team.

quote: Anything but Australian.

English?

quote: So, Frozzy packed up his tent and wandered into the desert for the lonely time that is European rugby. But now the Super 12 is soon to start, the tent has returned

It must be quite hard for you to re-adjust to the corned beef of Super 12 after the Prime steak of European Rugby then?

Now is it me or has this thread deliberately not recorded the result for England’s scratch line up in Rome?

Well let me correct that then.


England 50
Italy 9


Italy have a fantastic work ethic these days under Kirwan but they lack a little tactical awareness. They lost several scoring opportunities after getting behind our defence because players didn’t offload – or even look to do so. Even so they are quite capable of beating the Scots and maybe even Wales…

Of seven tries only one was scored by a forward – and ironically that one should have been disallowed. Not only did the young Sale player steal the ball from inside an eyetie scrum he also dropped it in the act of grounding it.

And the other point of note – yet another new addition to the long line of poor Bok refs that shouldn’t really be allowed in the Six nations. I mean – truck and trailer – he was lucky to get out of the stadium alive after saying that awful SH expression (in mitigation the one time he pinged us for it he was right but that’s neither here nor there now is it?).

	16-02-2004 15:18									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Havak Now is it me or has this thread deliberately not recorded the result for England’s scratch line up in Rome? Well let me correct that then. England 50 Italy 9

I'm sure it's just you. Undoubtedly it was the confusion of the sudden adjustment to a new thread that let that one slip.

Hmm. They don't allow a size=0.

	16-02-2004 15:53									#16
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Looking forward to Bradford vs Wigan on Friday

	16-02-2004 16:09									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Havak Now is it me or has this thread deliberately not recorded the result for England’s scratch line up in Rome?

No and yes are the respective answers to your questions.

I happened to see the England tries in a highlights package. Against essentially crap defence like that, Scotland could have scored tries.

	16-02-2004 16:11									#18
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In the footie?

	16-02-2004 16:44									#19
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That Kiwi-Wallaby combination keeps on knocking me down.

Scotland's defence looked worse than the Italians did - so Saturday should be interesting!

	16-02-2004 19:55									#20
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quote: Originally posted by finbar October 19, 2002.

Oops, heh, well at least one word is different. This title is more realistic.

	16-02-2004 20:27									#21
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quote: Originally posted by finbar October 19, 2002.

Your people will remember you as Finbar the implacable...

	16-02-2004 23:01									#22
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quote: But we really should talk about the state of Scotland under their new Aussie-Kiwi coaching team.

They have a coach? Seeing what they did on the field, one can wonder.

About England vs. Italy, it was obvious that Italy was outperformed. They shouldn't have spent their time committing three tacklers to a single English so often. The result was their tiring and leaving holes through which Robinson and others could easily get.
I still agree Italy may well beat Scotland and maybe even Wales (though I think they play Wales in Wales this year?).

	17-02-2004 03:07									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin Your people will remember you as Finbar the implacable...

Personally, I'd rather be remembered as finbar the irascible.

	17-02-2004 03:14									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Havak That Kiwi-Wallaby combination keeps on knocking me down.

You will insist on setting yourself up.

	17-02-2004 03:44									#25
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quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare I still agree Italy may well beat Scotland and maybe even Wales (though I think they play Wales in Wales this year?).

In my opinion Scotland will end the Tournament with the Wooden Spoon. I agree that Italy can beat the Welsh in the Millenium Stadium, but discipline could be their downfall.

	17-02-2004 05:00									#26
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Had to post this once I found it. Courtesy Planetrugby.

quote: Tigers host world's biggest 'boat race' Monday February 16 2004 World record event The trophy cabinet of English club Leicester Tigers may not be as full as it has come accustomed to over the past few years but they can celebrate the fact they have one title that really matters - the host of the world’s biggest ever boat race drinking game. The Tigers have found their way into the Guinness Book of Records after the event took place at Welford Road back on May 10 2003. The feat took place at the second annual Leicester Varsity Match between De Montfort and Leicester universities, but was this week given official recognition by Guinness world record bosses, who presented Tigers with a certificate to mark the feat. The event was thirsty work for all 844 participants who smashed the previous record of 735, held by students from Bath, with locally-produced Tiger Bitter appropriately being the weapon of choice.

(Hic)
All that glitter's may not be gold, but at least it glitters, eh Havak?

	17-02-2004 05:11									#27
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The sun set on the Empire not a fraction of a second too soon.

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Hey Tamerlin. I have a French recipe - in French - for a Tomato Sorbet. I've managed to translate it, but one of the ingredients is Piment d'espelette. I gather it's derived from capsicum (peppers) and used as a substitute for pepper in some regional cooking. Is it like a hot paprika?

	17-02-2004 14:06									#29
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quote: They have a coach? Seeing what they did on the field, one can wonder.

If a superb coach like Ian McGeechan could not help Scotland one wonders what an unknown Aussie can hope to do? Still at least his assistant Todd Blackadder has stopped using boot polish on his hair and looks a little more human.

quote: I still agree Italy may well beat Scotland and maybe even Wales (though I think they play Wales in Wales this year?).

Yes Italy head to Cardiff for their last game. Wales expect that to be for the Grand Slam. You have to admire their optimism – they are still basically a poor side that has had some success swinging the ball wide recently.

quote: You will insist on setting yourself up.

Not true. I simply say it as it is – not my fault your perspective does not allow you to appreciate the truth.

quote: All that glitter's may not be gold, but at least it glitters, eh Havak?

Heck yeah.

Everards Tiger Bitter is a nice drop of nectar too.
Did I take part? No. Have you any idea how much drinking time is wasted as you have to wait for 843 people to drink a pint before you can even touch yours?

And Finbar I believe Liz is still your head of state as well?

So when we become a republic and President Blair becomes head of state you will get him too??!!

	17-02-2004 14:28									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Havak Not true. I simply say it as it is – not my fault your perspective does not allow you to appreciate the truth.

There he goes again.

quote: And Finbar I believe Liz is still your head of state as well?

Not of my little patch she ain't.

quote: So when we become a republic and President Blair becomes head of state you will get him too??!!

Ditto. And I hope not to be anywhere near this place by that stage.