The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Thu 18 Aug 2011, 20:09

First topic message reminder :

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 Stephen Jones photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

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

Ale

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:16

I do think we can potentially be exposed if Wallace is missing. We need to be aware of contingency plans to counter that. That'll be interesting.

That's what worries me. Powell is an 8 and nothing else. Jones can cover second row I suppose, but Turnbull and Tipuric are more than capable of filling holes at 6 if necessary.

by **Notch** Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:17

I think the issue is we don't have a really top class 'traditional' openside. If we had the likes of David Pocock, well I couldn't get him into the team quick enough.

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:17

MBTGOG wrote:
Glas a du wrote:And imagine how many more you'd have had if you had Jennings!

Rugby never moves on, it just goes round in circles. Open sides go in and out of fashion as do props and proper second rows.

I suppose my main problem with the Welsh squad is the lack of imagination in the forwards and the reckless gambles taken with the backs, if that makes any sense.

One or two more but we'd also probably be a Grand Slam down.

White man in peace, no want fight with tribes.

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:22

Did someone say Wally exposed...? Very Happy

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:25

I think the issue is we don't have a really top class 'traditional' openside. If we had the likes of David Pocock, well I couldn't get him into the team quick enough.

Pocock would struggle playing for Ammanford seconds because the other 7 forwards would not give him the freedom he needed. Jennings however would be a top class open side if he played for a super 15 franchise.

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:51

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by MBTGOG Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:54

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 15:56

HOMETIME!!

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 16:00

MBTGOG wrote:

The Irish squad? The Welsh squad? My antics? Life generally?

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 16:32

F.Y.I https://www.606v2.com/t12171-world-cups-squads#391457

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:13

Right, that's all the 'stuff' sorted out I took the day off to do. Howya prop - did you have a good break down in Cornwall.

I'm very pleased that the cricket team didn't take their foot off the gas and gave India another hiding. Now if only the rugby boys can get the same attitude Whistle

On a rugby note, I thought there were 3 cracking tries at the weekend. Alan Wyn Jones' score after some great approach work, especially by North. Great handling by France for Heymans' effort, and Bienvenuti's for Italy after some great handling that I didn't think Italy in them.

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:18

I had an awesome weekend cheers hound. Had a morning at a mini spa today too so nice and relaxed but not ready to go back tomorrow!!

by Glas a du Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:22

Alan Wyn Jones'

WHO!

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:23

Glas a du wrote:
Alan Wyn Jones'

WHO!

He's Alun's evil twin who actually plays with passion and goes forward for Wales Wink

by Hound_of_Harrow Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:28

Nice one

Get my first view of the new look Wasps on Saturday, when we take on Treviso at Dry Leas (Henley's ground). Its where the A team play their fixtures, but is blydi awkward to get to. Well for me it is.

Looks like we've found a pub in Henley that may well show the Tri-Nations decider beforehand Very Happy

Sorry glas, how bad am I Wink

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:30

Yeah i'm off to watch Glaws vs Russia on Friday before driving down to tut gower.

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:32

Alright boys? Smile

I wonder how Russia will get on against Glaws after getting beaten by the top Welsh regions? Wink

by Cymroglan Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:33

Cari wrote:Alright boys?

I wonder how Russia will get on against Glaws after getting beaten by the top Welsh regions?

Will that one be televised ?

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:37

I doubt it will Cymro

by Cymroglan Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:39

Sky has no room in the schedule Aerobics Oz style is more commercially viable.

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 17:40

Yeah obviously, possibly espn may have it but both stations are probably thinking that they are not really going to draw many people with this match.

by Cymroglan Mon 22 Aug 2011, 18:01

In all these warm-up games I don't recall anybody getting cited or even a incident that I would regard punishable by a lengthy ban.
Players must be on best behaviour and that's understandable losing your place to injury is one thing losing it to stupidity is unforgivable.

by nottins Mon 22 Aug 2011, 18:08

prop_lyd wrote:Yeah obviously, possibly espn may have it but both stations are probably thinking that they are not really going to draw many people with this match.

ESPN are showing a Europa League match.

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 18:09

They'll get more watching it than a Glaws game would.

by MBTGOG Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:20

Evening all,

Going back to Chester tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Reached my limit here now.

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:22

Hey Munsty. That'll be good. Are your pals going to be there or will you be on your own for a while?

by MBTGOG Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:34

I'll be living on my own but got quite a few friends around so it'll be grand.

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:37

You might appreciate the peace before everyone else turns up Smile

Cooo, it's quiet here. I blame Kidney picking a decent Irish team.... Whistle

I also read that McFadden's only 5'11". That's not much taller than me. He looks bigger on the telly.

by MBTGOG Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:41

Cari wrote:You might appreciate the peace before everyone else turns up

Cooo, it's quiet here. I blame Kidney picking a decent Irish team....

I also read that McFadden's only 5'11". That's not much taller than me. He looks bigger on the telly.

Really? I always thought he looked quite small.

by Cari Mon 22 Aug 2011, 19:43

Well if he's stood next to DOC...! I've only really seen him in action, as opposed to standing for the anthem so maybe it's cause he's broad.

by Mick(TEFC) Mon 22 Aug 2011, 20:01

Evening,getting ready for another night under the stars.

PSA to take over from ML after the RWC.Bru and Lagisquet should be the forward and backs coaches,but Toulouse chairman,Bouscatel, isn't keen on losing Bru.

No mention, as yet, of PSA's replacement at RCT.
, altough there has been talk of Tana U returning.

by Guest Mon 22 Aug 2011, 20:23

What do you think of Chavhanga, Munster? Or anybody else that watches Super Rugby.

by **Notch** Mon 22 Aug 2011, 20:54

Always struck me as living off his pace Rev. Although thats not a bad thing, that can scare and hurt teams. Just need more at the top level. I really, really hope I'm not talking about the wrong guy!

Why do you ask? A shock Dragons move on the cards? Wink

I'm thinking about going to this;

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/9584.php

It's received zero publicity!

by Guest Mon 22 Aug 2011, 20:58

Notch wrote:Always struck me as living off his pace Rev. Although thats not a bad thing, that can scare and hurt teams. Just need more at the top level. I really, really hope I'm not talking about the wrong guy!

Why do you ask? A shock Dragons move on the cards?

Possibly. I'm not sure Wink

We were linked to a winger from SA, but not sure if it's him.

by **Notch** Mon 22 Aug 2011, 21:05

I checked it out and it was the guy I'm thinking of. He'll burn most players up here on a dry day with a hard ground, how he fares with a barrage of high balls on a stinking wet night I don't know.

by Guest Mon 22 Aug 2011, 21:22

Good job the weather is always lush in Newport.

by prop_lyd Mon 22 Aug 2011, 21:24

Feel good story for tonight: sorry about the cheesy music.

Spoiler:

by Cymroglan Mon 22 Aug 2011, 21:26

Risca Rev wrote:Good job the weather is always lush in ~~Newport~~ Dragons .

by nottins Mon 22 Aug 2011, 22:08

Risca Rev wrote:Good job the weather is always lush in Newport.

I hope so Rev, I could be working not far away from there for a few days in September.

by Guest Mon 22 Aug 2011, 22:22

Cymroglan wrote:
Risca Rev wrote:Good job the weather is always lush in ~~Newport~~ Dragons .

1/10

That's alright Nottins. Whereabouts?

by nottins Mon 22 Aug 2011, 22:24

Cheese town

by Guest Mon 22 Aug 2011, 22:55

Ah well that's quite nice. Nice Castle anyhow. Near enough to the mountains etc for Geocaching too.

by Gibson Mon 22 Aug 2011, 23:02

Prop,
That vid brought a tear to the glass eye of an old Hippy. True words too.

by nottins Mon 22 Aug 2011, 23:02

Risca Rev wrote:Ah well that's quite nice. Nice Castle anyhow. Near enough to the mountains etc for Geocaching too.

That's the first thing I looked for when I was told about it. Whistle

Always keen to seek out local history though.

by Gibson Mon 22 Aug 2011, 23:03

Best of luck with job Notts man. Hope you snare it.

by **Pal Joey** Tue 23 Aug 2011, 01:41

More to come on O'Connor according to latest reports.

by Suspicious lurker Tue 23 Aug 2011, 06:07

Morning folks

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http://sport.scotsman.com/rugby
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/
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