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 team photos of the World Cup finalists. Or the action shots (put up especially for Cari) of McCaw, Kahui and Corey Jane.

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



Pāparakāuta tawhito/Hen dafarn/Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t16370-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub#591293

Don't know about deliberately, but shall we say, they didn't target it as a must win. Which for France is probably the same thing.

It was certainly strange that they'd leave out Harinordoquy, Mas, Servat, Trinh Duc etc but then again thats Lievremont for you. I see one fella today won his first ever cap for France - talk about deep end.

I wondered whether they deliberately threw it at the time but wasn't going to say as much in a pub in NZ, they were so relieved to get the win over them at the time.

Great win for the young Scarlets, at this rate the WC returnees will be the ones warming the bench!

Congrats Pete as well btw.

Penfro just rang, I didn't get much sense out of him just that he'd promised to ring me and that's what he was doing! I'll no doubt get more sense when I speak to him next.

Men!!!!

Here is a question - does anyone think France intentionally threw the pool match against NZ - my brother reckons maybe

Everyone in France knows they did,just like they tried to lose against Wales and threw the Tonga match as well

Doussain had to play today or there would be alot of flak flying from Noves.Doussain went out as an injury replacement for Skrela, who has already played twice for ASM this season.

I'm too tired for gnomic utterances. What do you mean Chef?

ML sent for Doussain to replace a supposedly injured Skrela, who has already played twice for ASM since his return to France. Noves, theToulouse head coach, was very much against Doussain ,a scrum half , going to stand in for an OH;moreover, the only got onto the squad sheet for the semi, and didn't play, so he had to be present today or there would have been questions etc.OK,does that clarify my gnomic utterances?

I'm puzzled. Someone outside said I spend all my time in this pub...I thought I'd hardly been here these days, and will be even less so soon... I think they were just bitching anyway

All the more reason for not going outside.

It's got nothing to do with anyone else what threads you poston Cari, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Mick

Hardest luck to France, they came very close. I only asked the question as they dropped a lot of big name players and lost by 20 points. Today they picked a better team and could have won.

American Cheerleaders..........

Stag,
That's called Lievremont management;it is,as of today, a thing of the past

You happy with PSAndre?

Mick(TEFC) wrote:ML sent for Doussain to replace a supposedly injured Skrela, who has already played twice for ASM since his return to France. Noves, theToulouse head coach, was very much against Doussain ,a scrum half , going to stand in for an OH;moreover, the only got onto the squad sheet for the semi, and didn't play, so he had to be present today or there would have been questions etc.OK,does that clarify my gnomic utterances?

No. I was asking about the previous post

Cari wrote:I'm puzzled. Someone outside said I spend all my time in this pub...I thought I'd hardly been here these days, and will be even less so soon... I think they were just bitching anyway

Was she talking about you or all of us?

How would they know if you're spending all your time in the Pub? I know you are not Cari. In fact you spend very little time in here now. But how would they know? Think about it.

For every 1000 posts per Pub, there are always 6000/7000 views, Same on BEEB 606. We are a virtual, national - Institution. Like Eastenders or Corrie. Without the Pub, I doubt this site would have lasted.

We should get a Forum Oscar or a Dave or summat.

Glas - it was to me. Anyway, Pete's right, tis no one else's business which posts I frequent and how often. I don't post much outside cause I know when I haven't got much to say unlike some.

Anyhoo, there's a good thread outside which asked for viewers fave RWC moments. There were so many to choose from, but I picked Tommy's run cause it was a bit spesh

Stag,
I've no idea what PSA is going to be like for EdF,but he's achieved nothing since his return from Sale.He will have a load of new and exciting young players to work with, I hope for EdF's sake he doesn't take as long as ML to find a settled squad.

Hobo, there's no point asking me about football. Occasional casual observer at best.

Regs, there is a singer/songwriter gig on BBC IPlayer. Watched it live last night on BBC4. Janis Ian, Ryan Adams & Neil Finn. Just sublime. Janis singing At 17 ... just like she is still... 17. If you close your eyes. I think she's in her 60's'.

Deep Joyness.

I like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzR3UAyXao

We don't have satirists like this over here anymore.

I dunno, that's a Bird and Fortune type sketch.

Yes, but where is Rory Bremner working on TV now? Strictly Come Dancing!

I don't believe Bird or Fortune are doing any better...

I that show.

That is brilliant and all true.

Bottom line is. China own us all.

Not so much Reds Under The Bed... more Reds grabbing the whole duvet and leaving the rest of us cold.

Funny ol game eh?

Time for Revolution is ripe. The Greeks are kicking it off. They started it all. Eons back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LVf5Cr4M-F8

Just listened to that in reverse Gibbo......odd stuff!!

Musique Concrete made by The Beatles- everyone listens! Made by other people- no one listens

Wonderful piece.

Ok here's a dilemma.....do I:
a) have a bath and read,
b) watch the deliverance in the living room,
c) watch 1/2 the deliverance in the bath then 1/2 in the living room.....

Evening all,

Just popping in as I'm currently very very drunk, but wanted tot hank all the regs who setn congratulation messages earlier. This afternoon I was part of a mass haka (30-odd kiwi men) in the beer garden of the Wandle pub in Earlsfield,
Passing through Shepherds Bush on the way home the Walkie looked packed, and there were kiwi fans all pver the cpmmon.

Just wanted to add that I' feeling incredibly relieved. And I take back everything I've saif about Stephen Donald. Including the sms I sent Asbo when Cruden went off

Just watching the LV Cup highlights on ITV4. Why haven't they pensioned off Bob Symonds yet. Is it me or does 'former Ospreys product' sound wrong? Surely you're a 'former Osprey' or an 'Ospreys' product' aren't you?

Kiwi - legend!

Glad you had a good day Kiwi. I think it's mad in NZ as well from what himself said earlier, the bits I could understand obviously.

wahey drunk Kiwi! glad you've been having an amazing day!

PS, read back a wee bit, congratulations DC Pete!

Kiwireddevil wrote:Evening all,

Just popping in as I'm currently very very drunk, but wanted tot hank all the regs who setn congratulation messages earlier. This afternoon I was part of a mass haka (30-odd kiwi men) in the beer garden of the Wandle pub in Earlsfield,
Passing through Shepherds Bush on the way home the Walkie looked packed, and there were kiwi fans all pver the cpmmon.

Just wanted to add that I' feeling incredibly relieved. And I take back everything I've saif about Stephen Donald. Including the sms I sent Asbo when Cruden went off

Enjoy mate. And DC Pete? I've missed that one! More congrats in order.

cheers Kiwi, and congrats on the AB's win mate.

Ozzy3213 wrote:cheers Kiwi, and congrats on the AB's win mate.

Pete, well played on the promotion which I have just heard about there now from a drunk Kiwi

I have to say I don't get why Donald is so unpopular. I think he has actually done well enough given the amount of pressure that has always been on him for NZ. I think he will be a great NH signing.

Good deep voice.

Back from 2 hours of salsa and merengue. Good fun though my lower back is aching. Hope you're all well. Very quiet in here.

That is one strange Pavlova Munsty!

Or one strange salsa...

Don't know what ye're talking about

Honourable pub mention to Englishman in Wales (does he have an ailias on here?) for topping the sportguru 606v2 Rugby World Cup pool. After a stunning first week I flattered to deceive not a trait which I follow through in other aspects of my life... ahem...

Also my fantasy football team have effectively been kicked in the nads two weeks running.

Honourable pub mention to Luke Donald who has managed to top the PGA tour money list after an epic final round at the Disney Event stateside.

WillyGilly wrote:
Honourable pub mention to Luke Donald who has managed to top the PGA tour money list after an epic final round at the Disney Event stateside.

Is that some kind of crazy golf event? The ball goes down Dumbo's trunk in one hole?

Dumbo? This is 2011 dude! Think High School Musical and Camp Rock...

Hahah nah classic disney only allowed!!

Kiwireddevil wrote:PS, read back a wee bit, congratulations DC Pete!

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