The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Mexico City Rugby Cantina

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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 pub has teleported to Mexico City for the first qualifying match for RWC 2015. There's also TVs showing Aviva Premiership, Rabobank Pro 12 and Super XV action.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the pictures of the Grand Slam Winners or Dan Carter who returns to rugby this weekend.





Old Pub:https://www.606v2.com/t26023-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-millennium-stadium-rugby-pub

oop just realised I'd best provide a translation of some of the names (although guess some are pretty obvious!)

Liam Williams, George North, Gareth Maule, Jon Davies, Andy Fenby, Rhys Priestland, Gareth Davies

Rhodri Jones, Matthew Rees, Deacon Manu, Dom Day, Sioni Timani, Josh Turnbull, Johnathan Edwards, Kieran Murphy

Bench: Ken Owens, Phil John, Damien Welsh, Matt Gilbert, Liam Davies, Stephen Jones, Sean Lamont.

There's lovely.

I never know Rhodri Jones was a Gog until Huw Llywelyn Davies mentioned it in the other day*. He could be quite a player.

* I mean, he doesn't look like a Gog. It just goes to show, you never can tell.

He's from Aberystywh actually so more mid Wales I guess. But then when I was at uni there, half seemed to class themselves as Gog's and the other half not! Confusing.

He does sound like a Gog though when he speaks.

I've been very impressed with him this season to be fair, and considering he's still so young, the lad could have a massive future if he keeps improving at the rate he has so far

I had a dance off last week in Gibraltar (on the way to the Poopie) against an old Spaniard. I did a caterpillar of sorts and breakdancing of sorts too. Disgraceful. The cafe owner took a video though and it looked pretty funny. Might get it on the YouTube one day, but I did regret it the next day. Sure Huggy is a better mover than me though.

The last time I was involved in a dance off, I actually was so drunk I don't remember taking part. I was informed of my antics the next day though and had a bad hip and leg to go with it, so goodness knows what I'd tried to do!

Anyways, lunch time, off out to enjoy the sun

I've never been filmed dancing. As far as I know.

Risca Rev wrote:I had a dance off last week in Gibraltar (on the way to the Poopie) against an old Spaniard. I did a caterpillar of sorts and breakdancing of sorts too. Disgraceful. The cafe owner took a video though and it looked pretty funny. Might get it on the YouTube one day, but I did regret it the next day. Sure Huggy is a better mover than me though.

Even Stag is a better mover than you Rev None of you would be a patch on Micky Twinkletoes though. Taught me a few moves in December when I was in Cassidy's.

Stag would never be a better anything than me. Well bar a better berk

Newport Gwent Dragons: Will Harries; Tonderai Chavanga, Andy Tuilagi, Ashley Smith, Aled Brew; Lewis Robling, Wayne Evans; Phil Price, Steve Jones, Nathan Buck, Luke Charteris (capt), Rob Sidoli, Dan Lydiate, Jevon Groves, Toby Faletau

Replacements: Sam Parry, Nathan Williams, Dan Way, Lewis Evans, Tom Brown, Joe Bedford, Adam Hughes, Steffan Jones

I knew it would happen, but Tuilagi over Adam Hughes grrrrrr.

rugbydreamer wrote:ha goodness I've got a vision of that in my head now Lucky!


I am oooooh so very bored. Boredy bored bored.

Take up meditation dreamer.

It beats sitting around doing nothing.

The problem with playing Tuilagi (apart from his tendency to lose the ball) is that we use him too much when it might be on wide. I can't remember which game it was, but the ball came left and we had two men free but we switched it back inside to Tuilagi and he knocked on. It's almost like we're obsessed with using him as a battering ram, which wouldn't be so bad if he was an effective battering ram.

Still, great to see three Grand Slam winners in the pack!

EDIT: Four if you count the 2005 Slam...

Risca Rev wrote:I had a dance off last week in Gibraltar (on the way to the Poopie) against an old Spaniard. I did a caterpillar of sorts and breakdancing of sorts too. Disgraceful. The cafe owner took a video though and it looked pretty funny. Might get it on the YouTube one day, but I did regret it the next day. Sure Huggy is a better mover than me though.

Now Rev, that primitive sex-dance you did for yer missus, in the Diff - got me goin. Never forget it. You roide.

They just described Mick Jagger on 6 Music as a 'leathery, walnut-faced exhibitionist pensioner'

luckless_pedestrian wrote:They just described Mick Jagger on 6 Music as a 'leathery, walnut-faced exhibitionist pensioner'

Sounds about right Lucky. Remind you of one of the Regs?

Todd Blackadder is denying rumours in the Italian media that Dan Carter & Richie McCaw are off to Benetton Treviso on 1 million euro contracts next season http://www.superxv.com/news/super15_rugby_news.asp?id=34467

Could make the Pro 12 a bit more interesting

Rava wrote:

luckless_pedestrian wrote:They just described Mick Jagger on 6 Music as a 'leathery, walnut-faced exhibitionist pensioner'

Sounds about right Lucky. Remind you of one of the Regs?

Not too bad a side now is it Lucky. Harsh on Tom Brown of course, but how can you leave Toby out.

Gibbo, that dance is another cringe moment, though it was funny.

Careful Kiwi - there are some who would say the Pro12 is the bees knees already.



Any plans for the 'Saders to come to Twickenham this season?

Not really, Rava. You've got a beard.

Really looking forward to tomorrow now. Mind you, Connacht pushed Munster last weekend.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Careful Kiwi - there are some who would say the Pro12 is the bees knees already.



Any plans for the 'Saders to come to Twickenham this season?

Sadly the 'saders will be staying home - the government and NZRU both coughed up cash for the new stadium, and would ask some difficult questions if they don't use it. Plus you have to persuade the other team to agree to a move of venue - it's a lot of extra travel.

Of course - they would wanr to use the new stadium after last years events.

Ooooooooh, say a prayer for little AZ tonight regs. Valencia are different level. Up there with Barca and Real Madrid in La Liga. I reckon we need a 2-0 lead to take there. Even then...

http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/matches/round=2000275/match=2007468/prematch/preview/index.html#az+urged+judge+valencia+their+merits

Believe.

Just been reading today's Metro (yes it is quiet and yes I am bored)

Came across this story in the paper, thankfully it's on their site too, did make me chuckle!

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/894584-pc-googles-wrong-law-to-threaten-to-arrest-bong-selling-shopkeeper

Copy and paste job on the Ulster team for Aironi;

Ulster Match Day Squad to face Aironi, Friday 30th March 2012, Ravenhill (kick-off 7.05pm)

(15-9): S Terblanche; Andrew Trimble, Darren Cave, P Wallace, C Gilroy; I Humphreys, R Pienaar;
(1-8): T Court, R Best, J Afoa, J Muller (capt), L Stevenson, S Ferris, C Henry, P Wannenburg;

Replacements (16-23): N Brady, P McAllister, A Macklin, D Tuohy, W Faloon, P Marshall, I Whitten, A D'Arcy

Unavailable due to injury: J Payne (achilles), S Danielli (hamstring), Mike McComish (concussion), Tim Barker (back)

Two big things, firstly Lewis Stevenson (who has been excellent in recent weeks) replaces Dan Tuohy at lock. This is apparently our team for Munster, so it's interesting we've picked a lock known for his always high tackle count, physicality and work rate over the dynamism, ball carrying and offloading off Tuohy- who will be unleashed in the second half along with Willie Faloon perhaps?

Secondly Andi Kyriacou has been given an internal one match ban for getting drunk in Italy after the Treviso game and allegedly pissing in a taxi That piece of over-indulgence has most probably cost him a run out in a Heineken Cup quarter-final.

Thirdly, the Exeter Chiefs bound Ian Whitten is preferred to Nevin Spence on the bench. Whitten is more versatile and is playing very well indeed.

littleswannygirl wrote:Just been reading today's Metro (yes it is quiet and yes I am bored)

Came across this story in the paper, thankfully it's on their site too, did make me chuckle!

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/894584-pc-googles-wrong-law-to-threaten-to-arrest-bong-selling-shopkeeper

Gwent Police, I see!

littleswannygirl wrote:Just been reading today's Metro (yes it is quiet and yes I am bored)

Came across this story in the paper, thankfully it's on their site too, did make me chuckle!

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/894584-pc-googles-wrong-law-to-threaten-to-arrest-bong-selling-shopkeeper

Brilliant! Take that Rozzer! (No offence Ozzy).

What a stupid Aussie Law. It's only illegal (in most uncivilised countries) if you fill it full of grass or hash. I have a big Turkish hubble-bubble pipe. Obviously, as I say, I only use it to smoke/taste essence of apple and bananna after elevenses... And, it makes a nice ornament...

Just listening to Tracey Thorn. Man, she has the voice of a Angel.

Love this track with Massive Attack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epgo8ixX6Wo

A fine song, Gibbo, no question. Tracey Thorn's on Twitter and she's good value apparently, although I don't use Twitter much. I swear I'm using it wrong.

Gibson wrote:

littleswannygirl wrote:Just been reading today's Metro (yes it is quiet and yes I am bored)

Came across this story in the paper, thankfully it's on their site too, did make me chuckle!

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/894584-pc-googles-wrong-law-to-threaten-to-arrest-bong-selling-shopkeeper

Brilliant! Take that Rozzer! (No offence Ozzy).

What a stupid Aussie Law. It's only illegal (in most uncivilised countries) if you fill it full of grass or hash. I have a big Turkish hubble-bubble pipe. Obviously, as I say, I only use it to smoke/taste essence of apple and bananna after elevenses... And, it makes a nice ornament...

Just listening to Tracey Thorn. Man, she has the voice of a Angel.

Love this track with Massive Attack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Epgo8ixX6Wo

And the occasional bubble blowing for the children of close relatives

Got to love it when the police make a blunder like that

Relief, relief!!

Passed the driving exam. Now to get myself an old banger of a car.

Congrats Stag, well done you!

Congrats stag

Back in the day in my villiage the only test i had to do is go to the local policeman. He told me to go get him some fish and chips and if there were no new dents in the car then i got my license

Pretty sure that i would fail a driving test now

Congrats, Stag. Well done

Congratulations Stag, that's brilliant!

To say that it is a massive pain in the arse is an understatement.

The guy told me I was reckless at times and a border line pass. He described me as a "casual coaster"

I failed the last one for being "too hesitatant". Go figure

All I want is consistency. Feckin pedantic officials. . . . .

Ive spent the last 2 hours looking at cars online and I am even more confused.

I know nothing about them.

All I want is a car with low mileage, in good condition that won't drink petrol on me.

Any recommendations?

Congrats Stag.

I would go for a diesel stag. They last longer and cost less in fuel. Maybe something small like an Astra or Corsa?

Yea small is good. I've no kids, no pets etc. Good shout.

Diesel motor will also last a long time and can take alot more than a petrol motor.

Tell Trevor you need a company car. Ya know, to take Ulster customers/fans around Limerick and the like... get a tractor with a big trailer...

Provide free posh crisps?

Congrats on passing mo chara.

Just been looking Stag. A Ford Fiesta or Peugot 206 are also very reliable and are quite good on the diesel usage. That and they are cheap.

red_stag wrote:Ive spent the last 2 hours looking at cars online and I am even more confused.

I know nothing about them.

All I want is a car with low mileage, in good condition that won't drink petrol on me.

Any recommendations?

A bike? Well done, bud

A short musical interlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYV0Wp0MdZ4

eirebilly wrote:Just been looking Stag. A Ford Fiesta or Peugot 206 are also very reliable and are quite good on the diesel usage. That and they are cheap.

Peugeot's used to be that they were more reliable, but then more expensive to fix when they did break. Out of those two I'd go with Ford.

Valid point Rev

Go German. Cant fail. Bit more expensive 2nd-hand, but they run for ever. Specially diesel jobs.

VW Polo? They are decent small cars...

Gibson wrote:Go German. Cant fail. Bit more expensive 2nd-hand, but they run for ever. Specially diesel jobs.

Speaking as someone who's worked (indirectly) for both Peugeot and Ford ...



...do what Gibbo said

Any of the London regs up for London Scottish vs Plymouth Albion at the RAA on Sunday afternoon, 2pm kick off?

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:

red_stag wrote:Ive spent the last 2 hours looking at cars online and I am even more confused.

I know nothing about them.

All I want is a car with low mileage, in good condition that won't drink petrol on me.

Any recommendations?

A bike? Well done, bud

A short musical interlude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYV0Wp0MdZ4

That song was lovely. Just listening to more of their stuff now (have never heard of them before!), tis beautiful.

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:Any of the London regs up for London Scottish vs Plymouth Albion at the RAA on Sunday afternoon, 2pm kick off?

Count me in