The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

red_stag wrote:I'm still backing Ireland to put a few Scots in their place.

You would. We all know how you like to make rash predictions without substance. Ireland to get out of their Group etc.

Putting people in their places doesn't mean we'll win (But I do think we will)

Dragons to make playoffs in 2011-2012 - oh actually no thats a rash prediction.

Close game and Ireland to win by 7

Unlike when Eddie played second string sides I bet Deccie has most of these players believing there is still a chance to make the squad and that will show in the performance.

Anyway, there's a thread for this debate. Get over there.

Also just want to say, Good luck the Fla, I really hope he's ok

MBTGOG wrote:Unlike when Eddie played second string sides I bet Deccie has most of these players believing there is still a chance to make the squad and that will show in the performance.

Anyway, there's a thread for this debate. Get over there.

Yea he definitly does look at Isaac Boss comments - http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2011/0804/boss_ireland.html

hughie1986 wrote:Also just want to say, Good luck the Fla, I really hope he's ok

+1

red_stag wrote:Dragons to make playoffs in 2011-2012

+1

MBTGOG wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Also just want to say, Good luck the Fla, I really hope he's ok

+1

Agree on this too.

one for the wall, next to the stag's head.

https://www.606v2.com/t10856-martyn-williams#339549

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:How does Penfro(n) translate from Welsh to English?

AS - literally it's PEMBROKE . Pembrokeshire is SIR BENFRO - LINK

Dw i'n dod o Aberdaugleddau, Sir Benfro ond dw i'n byw ym Mhentre Eglwys, Rhondda Cynon Taf
(I'm from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire but I live in Church Village, Rhondda Cynon Taff)

So Sir Benfro Pete would be completely accurate but doesn't scan so well. Hence PenfroPete

Anyway enough of this you old 'Sweaty' - Dw i'n dy garu di (No transaltion required )

But what does Penfron mean??

I've no idea, its not a proper word.

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley said: "We are fielding nine of the players who played in the final Six Nations match this year"

I'd keep that quiet, we were terrible against France!

"we are fielding 13 good players, Priestland and Bennet OK?"

Yeah I thought that Lucky. There's been a few weird quotes. Like the one about Gethin Jenkins being rested so he can work on his match fitness.

Happy that the White Samoan and Toby are in though, with another two Dragons on the bench. That's finally a realistic representation.

change that to 13 good players, Phillips and Bennett OK?

and you'd be more accurate Glas.

Rev, saw a comment on the Scarlets' forum yesterday that Geth Jenkins had twisted his ankle in training, don't know if that's true or not, but would explain why he isn't playing on Sat.

Risca Rev wrote:Yeah I thought that Lucky. There's been a few weird quotes. Like the one about Gethin Jenkins being rested so he can work on his match fitness.

How do you get match fit ? It is very strange thing to say.

Ah right, well that makes sense Dreamer. It was just the quote that confused me anyway. Though they have mentioned all the other injuries we are carrying (Adam, Hook and Byrne).

rugbydreamer wrote:change that to 13 good players, Phillips and Bennett OK?

and you'd be more accurate Glas.

I'd settle for 12 good, Phillips, Priestland and Bennett.

I like the back row, Rev. It's interesting that England have gone for a more mobile, athletic back row too. Tom Croft needs an eye kept on him.

Glas a du wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:change that to 13 good players, Phillips and Bennett OK?

and you'd be more accurate Glas.

I'd settle for 12 good, Phillips, Priestland and Bennett.

I'm afraid I would still have to disagree.

Although I concede that I very much hope Preistland has worked on his defence.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I like the back row, Rev. It's interesting that England have gone for a more mobile, athletic back row too. Tom Croft needs an eye kept on him.

I'll happily volunteer to do that

Not what I meant, Dreamer!

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I like the back row, Rev. It's interesting that England have gone for a more mobile, athletic back row too. Tom Croft needs an eye kept on him.

Right. Lucky you of all people should agree that if we are to beat England its by playing like Wales, not worrying too much about them. We have to break this game up, attack off first phase and on the counter and whenever else it's on. We must kick intelligently, relying on quality not quantity of kicks. Most importantly we must do what they least expect and that is shove it up the middle every now and again and roll some mauls. Yes they are big, yes they are strong up front. But if we make our first up tackles and score tries early we'll HAVE THE bar stewards! COME ON!!!

Glas a du wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:I like the back row, Rev. It's interesting that England have gone for a more mobile, athletic back row too. Tom Croft needs an eye kept on him.

Yes they are big, yes they are strong up front. But if we make our first up tackles and score tries early we'll HAVE THE bar stewards! COME ON!!!

Glas, that's what I was getting at - normally you'd expect England to be fielding a monster pack, but their eight really aren't that big, Simon Shaw apart.

luckless_pedestrian wrote:Not what I meant, Dreamer!

I know, couldn't resist sorry!

Glas - when was the last time we ever played like that? It would work, but can't see it happening

MBTGOG wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:Also just want to say, Good luck the Fla, I really hope he's ok

+1

Plus a lot. I am a huge fan. I want a fit, in form and fighting Fla on the plane. Always have done. It would be a massive bonus. Love to see Leamy do well too. He must be hungry and I want him to show the ol Dinny is back in action. I want them all to do well and give Deccie a headache.

Ireland mode now. NO more provincial shoite.

Believe.

Lucky,

Dragons unofficial will be doing coaches to the Scarlets.

NO more provincial shoite.

(If only Ummm were here)

What, disband Connaught you mean?

(Oh, how we'd laugh)

We have all 4 provinces represented out there on Saturday.

What's all this about?? I leave for a half hour and come back to find everyone talking about Welsh Rugby, don't you know the Ireland team was announced today

Thanks Rev, I'll definitely have a look in to that.

red_stag wrote:We have all 4 provinces represented out there on Saturday.

A maxim for our times:

"Political correctness wins no rugby matches"

I like the backline, sort of. Hope O'Leary has speeded up a bit.

Very experimental pack and one or two might just be playing for 1F's place on the plane if he doesn't make it.

hughie1986 wrote:What's all this about?? I leave for a half hour and come back to find everyone talking about Welsh Rugby, don't you know the Ireland team was announced today

hughie1986 wrote:the Ireland team was announced today

Who?

Hi Rev, just saying hello to an old mucker

(S)nitch (A)nd (S)natch

Nice one Rav

Risca Rev wrote:Nice one Rav

What does NOR stand for

Neither whore.

Newport Overturns Redstag

Oh I see now it stands quite simply for "Nice One Rava"

Risca Rev wrote:

hughie1986 wrote:the Ireland team was announced today

Your dead right Hughie, I should have known better, forgive me please

Ah don't worry about it Rev, I'm sound like that you see. Hope your alright buddy

St.Pats are going to play tonight,that's not the big game involving LOI teams this weekend though.

Sure, we'd moved away from the essential 'Hiberno-centric' ethos of da pub loike

Thomond wrote:St.Pats are going to play tonight,that's not the big game involving LOI teams this weekend though.

What is?

There is a balance...it must be...restored.

De-diddly-diddly-diddly-diddly.