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 collage of great modern open-side flanker pictures on the bar. We've got Dusatoir, Jennings, Pocock, Brussow and McCaw up, all in action "pilfering pill". Graffiti's a banning offence

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



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oh yeah Hammer the last try was a stunner, all came from a great turnover by Rennie.

I'm still in love with the Romanian lineout though. Worked like clockwork, just brilliant.

A naked, vibrating Maori with a giant pipe is a good way of starting a game.

I really do not like what they have done to some of the anthems, that's the Scottish and now the French one I really don't like the sound of.

great break by the French but they should have finished off that opportunity! looking a bit dangerous already for Japan though.

oh my goodness Dusatoir must be annoyed! He's running great support lines but 3 mistakes by his team mates means he's missed out on 3 try scoring passes, but France do get at a try finally.

Not sure how Medard was allowed to get up and carry on playing with the ball there though??

Morning all.

Looks like this french game will be an exciting one. Scots game good?

I really enjoyed the Scotland game Micky, Romania were fab, very exciting and nerve wracking 2nd half!

And morning

Notch wrote:A naked, vibrating Maori with a giant pipe is a good way of starting a game.

probably inspiring the french team so far who seem keen in securing the BP asap.

and morning all

I heard dreamer. Good stuff although there was no way I was staying awake for it.

Japans restarts are pretty poor

ah Micky you should ahve done what I did and gone to bed at about 10 to get up for half 1, really pleased I did it.

Japan have got some really exciting runners in their backs, but they keep making silly errors whenever they get even slightly deep into French territory.

Agreed. Japan are exciting in their build up. Just not really I'm their execution

Bore da pawb / good morning all, decent first half but I can't really get into it. It appears that Andy Gomarsall's been instructed to talk non-stop over every replay whether he has anything worth saying or not.

As for Scotland, they got a bonus-point win. Job done, ultimately.

the mute button is your friend Lucky

and you're right about Scotland, they got an almighty fright, but got the TBP. Lots for them to work on though, a heck of a lot.

Fair play to Japan for holding out there.

It's not a big deal, Dreamer - a more exciting match and I wouldn't notice it!

Really looking forward to Argentina - England. If England have sorted their midfield, as the game in Dublin suggested they have, then they have a back three that can play some very good rugby indeed. That said, they might choose to take it through the forwards to make a statement there.

What was I saying about a more exciting match? 25 - 18, now this is interesting!

I think this match is really exciting! brilliant try by Japan there, and they held the french up twice over their own line (I still think the 2nd attempt was a French try)/ Loving this match.

Bloody hell! I've just got up and didn't expect to see this score. Go Japan!!

Morning

Look at James Garbage. I've heard he's doing well since he left the Drags.

Morning all. In a slightly better mood now . Probably didn't say it last night, but well done Leinster. Good that you bounced back in style.

Cymroglan wrote:That's the fishbowls problem it's irrelevant what region gets sacrificed it's all for the good of Wales with one region gone it will not add any more to the petty squabbling.
There is no major sport in North Wales sponsorship will not be a problem here.

There is no major sport because the population is thinly spread with poor transport links. You can't wish that away. In the meantime your proposals for the South are not viable.

Shall I do it for you? The only way there will be a region in North Wales is if we go down to three. The Scarlets and Ospreys will merge to form West Wales. The Dragons and Blues will
Merge to form East Wales. North Wales will be set up as a Connacht stile development region with a purpose built stadium half way across the A55.

Now you tell me:
1 how much that would cost?
2 whether we would be any better off in rugbying success

Morning Risca - Commiserations for last night, mate. Aironi next isn't it? Hopefully the Dragons can get a good win against them.

Isn't Andy Gommersall really nasal when he talks.

Yo!!! Go Japan - they're on the attack again. I'd love it if they won even though my SG picks would go out the window.

amazing match, just brilliant, Japan are playing so well, don't think France were expecting this when they were so much in control for most of the 1st half!

Morning Risca - Commiserations for last night, mate. Aironi next isn't it? Hopefully the Dragons can get a good win against them.

That's a horrible game for them in their current mental state. They were expecting to lose in Ireland, now they will be expected to win. Of it goes wrong in the first quarter it could be a disaster. I don't know what has happened to them. What they lacked in physicality or skill they used to make up for with spirit. Now it seems they lack leadership.

Not a great performance was it, Rev? Tom Riley will be very lucky to keep his place, that's two poor, poor games in a row. Some really aimless kicking didn't help us either.

This game has come alive!

The guy who kicks for Japan - Arlidge? Thompson? Anyway he scores well for the Woo Cup

COME ON YOU BRAVE BLOSSOMS!

Great game!

Just curious....did anyone pick a Japan win on their predictions?

Ah it's alright Cari. I'd expected a defeat, just maybe not by 21 points. Aironi next week yeah. On Saturday, so I've got to rush there after playing rugby myself.

Yeah he has to Lucky. I don't know where this kicking has come from either.

Next week's atmosphere at Dave will be edgy, I expect. I don't think we generally perform well in games we should be winning.

My word Japan are plucky. I'm loving this. I'll have to watch the Scotland game later. Woke up on my settee right on kick off, but had to go to bed as I was done in.

Risca - yeah I'll have to catch the highlights too. I tried staying up (bad idea) and managed to stay awake until about half midnight, then I had to give up. Cost me half of this cracker as well though. I hope I can get up for Ireland tomorrow - so early on a Sunday!

Well, there's the game!

Well played France. They picked up the tempo.

James Arlidge has had a great game.Beautiful kick to the corner.

Excellent try from Pape, fair play. 21 - 42.

FT 47 - 21. I'm actually completing a wall chart this time. I've never bothered before, but I had one free in my TV guide

Poor Japan, two late France tries really flattered them, but just what a performance by them. Thoroughly enjoyed that match.

New Zealand v France should be interesting in that group...

It's been mentioned Cari that France may not go full strength against the AB's. I hope they do.

It should be another cracking game Risca.

Danny Care looks tasty in the studio...but that doesn't count...

I wouldn't be surprised if France beat the Kiwis. Providing they put out their first team. I would wonder if Lievremont knows that!

Care is an under rated player.

Morning all. Dreamer are you still up? What a trooper.

Very pleased the Romanians gave such an excellent performance in defeat and happy the Ulsterman in Scotish colours pulled them over the line. Got pretty close in my predictions for the other 2 games so reasonably happy. England/Argentina anyone?

I went to bed during the Fiji and Namibia match, Willy, no way I could stay up for all of it! Was flagging at the end of the France v Japan match so have just had a shower to wake myself up.

Eng v Arg - really close for at least 40 mins I think (or I hope!) can see England cutting loose 2nd half though. Them to win by about 10-15 points.

"fi moin Ireland together"

"so Ireland yn ware"

"ooooooooooooooh!"

Hah! Pienaar! "Brian Ashton"

Dallaglio is an awful presenter. He badly needs some training in it. He knows his stuff, but he can't present it.

Anyway....

The commentator just said "it almost feels like an away game for England"

Frig the pumas look really emotional. Did someone cut the warm water budget for their showers this morning?

Thomond wrote:The commentator just said "it almost feels like an away game for England"

NZ still have Liz the Last as their head of State don't they?

He is a bit wooden Cari and looks nervous using the interactive board.

Morning all

Have the earlier games recorded and settling down for the big one now. Quietly (well not so quietly actually) confident about this one!

Argentina's anthem is quite funny really. Long intro and then a quick blast of singing. I like it though.