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La Ferté sous Jouarre France
Jan 2001
time: 05:20
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About the AB/Wallabies margin, I am not sure we need one. I'd rank ABs as favourites as they have had better results, but the aussies are at home and will have strong motivation. I think a win by 1 point for the blacks would be enough, but since I plan on betting for them, that might be unfair. 3 points maybe?
Ans it is "chacun pour soi". That means "each one for oneself". The singular seems more appropriate in this case.
If no coq gaulois can pass the customs, we can probably tie feathers on an platypus and free it on the field instead. I heard the males had claws on their back feet, and they have a beak, so that should do it.
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Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Jan 1970
time: 06:20
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Originally posted by Havak
Deported to Saracens??? My god you must really hate me!!!  |
I knew I'd picked it like a scab!  What a good memory I've got. Actually, before this thread came about, I used to be a very gentle soul, incapable of a bad word about anyone. Until I came upon your mistreatment of Celts. You stirred a sleeping Devil within me, Havak. To employ a 100% appropriate metaphor - I picked up the ball and ran with it! 
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Fortunately I’m not just a member but a shareholder too so I’m going nowhere. |
Oh, I see. We're all here for the love of a great game. You're here for business reasons.
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Or, as the lobotomised summariser who sits next to Budda (however he spells that) said “you have to love it when Aussies back themselves.” |
I did hear that. I think it was Poido.
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A brave decision, and to be praised, but would he have done it against the ABs? |
Yes, if he'd needed to. On Saturday night, a penalty goal would only have deprived the Boks of their bonus point. He was chasing a Wallaby bonus point for the extra try because the ABs had already picked up a bonus point against the Boks. Thus, if last Saturday night had been -v- the ABs, and if the Boks were leading the comp with a bonus point, he'd've done the same thing. I mean, yes it was brave, but he really had no choice. If we beat the ABs next week, and we both beat the Boks in SA, the whole series result will hang on bonus points.
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But at least they are consistent? I cannot remember them playing any differently in the last decade? |
You're right. I just think they handicap themselves. Still, it's their choice.
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I so wish I had seen it! |
Who shows the Tri-Nations over there? Here, the match is shown on free-to-air, but replayed endlessly on FoxSports. Can you see a replay? It's great fun to watch poor Steve chasing and ... dancing around ...
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It goes without saying that whilst I generally don’t support the European pillaging of SH talent I would make an exception if Larkham felt finishing his career at Tigers would be a good thing. |
I don't have the slightest problem with players finishing their careers elsewhere. Just as long as it's the -sh of finish and not the f-.
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Try to get the Butler book from a library? To be honest you may not like it. He isn’t Stephen Jones, but he is very much is the man behind the words attributed to Austin Healey (he also ghost wrote Healeys book of the tour which is quite scathing of all things Aussie sporting male in parts). He is no fan of your journalism either. It might be a hard read. I guess I ought to hunt it down myself. |
Look, if I don't like it, it's winter here and it'll make a change from using the Sydney Morning Herald under the kindling in the fireplace. BTW, the review notes that he skippered Wales. Presumably he can sing better than he writes.
In fact, I've just re-read the review. It's pretty glowing, talking about astute and fair observations, ending with calling it "sports writing of a high order". Unless, of course, the reviewer is an ex-coal miner.
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There is no need to worry about the French in RWC next year – their supporters will get behind them as per normal. Very passionate fans – but someone warn them not to try and take poultry through Aussie customs (this will only make sense if you have seen a french team in France – one of the French lads will explain). |
Australian rugby fans will support the French enormously next year. They like the French style.
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Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Jan 1970
time: 06:20
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Originally posted by LDiCesare
About the AB/Wallabies margin, I am not sure we need one. I'd rank ABs as favourites as they have had better results, but the aussies are at home and will have strong motivation. I think a win by 1 point for the blacks would be enough, but since I plan on betting for them, that might be unfair. 3 points maybe? |
As I said, the ABs should probably - technically - start favourites. I think 3 points is a fair margin.
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Ans it is "chacun pour soi". That means "each one for oneself". The singular seems more appropriate in this case. |
 Thanks for that, LDiCesares. This is terrific! Much cheaper than trotting off to Alliance Français!  OTOH, on the basis that my cable connection costs the earth, maybe it's not.
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If no coq gaulois can pass the customs, we can probably tie feathers on an platypus and free it on the field instead. I heard the males had claws on their back feet, and they have a beak, so that should do it. |
I'll just pop out and set up a coq gaulois breeding program for you. Should be tons of 'em come RWC time.
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28-07-2002 07:49
) and the two offending wallabies.
(shivers) No way to tell on forums. Don't worry about me though, the kiwis'll win the Rugby League WC before I go for them. 
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