The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Jedburgh

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Sláinte and 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 made it's way to Jedburgh, home of Greig Laidlaw who kicked the winning points for Scotland on Tuesday night.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of all of the June Internationals debutants hanging over the bar.

Old pub: https://www.606v2.com/t30214p1000-the-dew-drop-inn-virtual-rugby-pub-sixmilebridge#1286837

Asboe,

Is that the Tim MacVisser who is Dutch and wanted to play for England till he discovered he had to live there for the full 3 years and he had left to live in Scotland before the full time so decided he would play for them instead?

MrsP wrote:Asboe,

Is that the Tim MacVisser who is Dutch and wanted to play for England till he discovered he had to live there for the full 3 years and he had left to live in Scotland before the full time so decided he would play for them instead?

Hmm, similar, but not quite the same. I don't think the 3 years in England was the deterrent, simply that he wasn't playing that well there after he left his English school but was snapped up by Edinburgh. Sort of like Strauss?

Thanks for all the welcomes. My overcautiousness with booking my train back to Chester has left me with three hours to kill in Euston.

Tanzania was fantastic, lots to tell but for the moment I am just knackered after the past 6 weeks. I can't remember the last time I got up later than 7!

Morning all,

Another grey and damp London summer morning here.

I wonder if we could sell our swear filter: http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/7090068/Curses-US-town-bans-swearing

Like Strauss except that he only ever tried to qualify for one country through residency, not 2.

He was very close to being English though, wasn't he?

I also heard that he thought he could still qualify for England if he kept his house there but played for Edinburgh and that was why he agreed to move when he was so close to his objective of Englishness. The sudden desire for haggis was Plan C, no?

Munsty!!!!!!

Welcome home!

MrsP wrote:Like Strauss except that he only ever tried to qualify for one country through residency, not 2.

He was very close to being English though, wasn't he?

I also heard that he thought he could still qualify for England if he kept his house there but played for Edinburgh and that was why he agreed to move when he was so close to his objective of Englishness. The sudden desire for haggis was Plan C, no?

He didn't try to qualify for England thru residency as far as i know, unless his time at boarding school in England counted (I doubt that cos his 'home' was still in Holland). I think the second part of your rumour may simply be scuttlebutt? I'll leave it to you to validate if you wish

Holey schmoley by my reckoning its Heineken cup draw day!

Is this like discussing how fascist was Mussolini?

Could be Asboe but he had declared a desire to play for a "Home Nations" side, played for England at Schools level and played in the AP in 2006 so I would guess that counted as resident.

I have no idea where I heard the bit about the house but the suggestion was he thought he would still be resident if he owned a house in ?Newcastle and only found out that if wouldn't count after he agreed to sign for Edinburgh. At the time he was said to have been within a very short time of qualifying for England on residency.

Excellent player who should be playing International rugby at the highest level but there is something about his shifting Nationality which grates a bit.

Do you think he would have made the England team if he had been eligible?

rodders wrote:Holey schmoley by my reckoning its Heineken cup draw day!

Clobbering cobblers Rodders you are right.
My excitement levels are now raised

Should be a welcome distraction from discussing what team of sheep we should send to the All black wolves at the weekend anyways......

It's practically impossible to find a live score update!!

Surely you mean lambs Rodders? As in lambs to the slaughter? No?

I think our boys are getting a bit long in the tooth to call them lambs Willy but good point sir, good point

Morning all

Grand to see you back safe and well Munsty. Seen some of your pics on faceache and looks like you had a great time.

Not long now til the Heino draw. Not overly concerned with who gets who as my team's not in it, but there are two teams that must be drawn together.

Ulster and Exeter Chiefs.

Cross your fingers people, you know it makes sense!

Totally 100% agree Ozzy, would be delighted if we got the Chiefs

If it happens Notch, I've made a deal with Rava that I am coming to Belfast with Asbo for it.

14-3 32 mins

Ozzy3213 wrote:If it happens Notch, I've made a deal with Rava that I am coming to Belfast with Asbo for it.

In that case, I'm going to cross all my fingers and toes. I would love to meet up with you guys for that one.

Big game for the Irish u20s tonight. Given their narrow loss to the English last week, they really need to put a number on the Italians today. Ruddocks rung the changes. Notably he's moved Nelson up to 13. Suftim!

prop_lyd wrote:Morning all; welcome back Munsty and a to welcome Jenny.....pete you forgot to warn her about Rava too

Right I'm in work.....does bbc radio cymru have the match on later?!

Warn "her" about what?

Welcome Jennifer (E)

I'm wary about posters called Jennifer. Assuming that they are female can come as a shock as I found out when I met Jennifer McLadyboy recently in Dublin

Munsty, Welcome back pal. Hope you had a great time.

Can't wait for the HC Draw myself. Getting would be epic.

19-6 h.t
Hook, Tipuric and I think Charteris scored.

Shingler and Brew off during the half with Delve and Cuthbert on.

Craig Doyle waffling on. Just get on drawing the balls out man!!!

Ozzy3213 wrote:Craig Doyle waffling on. Just get on drawing the balls out man!!!

+1

Leinster first out in pool 5

CArdiff in pool 6
Munster in pool 1
Saints in pool 4
Biarritz pool 3
Toulouse pool 2

Leinster get Clermont

we got Clermont....

Ulster get Northampton Saints

Munster get Edinburgh

That's cool I'll take the saints.

Connacht are in Pool 3 with Biarritz and Quins

Ospreys are in Pool 2 with Toulouse and Tigers
Scarlets are in Pool 5 with Leinster and Clermont

Cheifs have to be in pool 5 I think now.

Rava wrote:Ulster get Northampton Saints

Glasgow & Castres.

It means no Ex though although we do have the Weggies!

And Castre!

Heineken Cup Draw

Pool 1
Munster
Edinburgh
Saracens
Racing Metro

Pool 2
Toulouse
Leicester
Ospreys
Benneton Treviso

Pool 3
Biarritz
Harlequins
Connacht
Zebre

Pool 4
Northampton Saints
Ulster
Glasgow
Castres



Pool 5
Leinster
Clermont
Scarlets
Exeter



Pool 6
Cardiff Blues
Toulon
Sale Sharks
Montpellier

Is Pool 6 the easiest ever group?

No, Pool 3 is the easiest.

Fat Serge Blanco will be licking his greasy lips at that one...

Pub meet for either/both of the Leinster/Exe matches? I could do a trip to Dublin - recce for the final

Pool 5 is ultra competitive for regs!! Is the amlin draw today too?

prop_lyd wrote:Pool 5 is ultra competitive for regs!! Is the amlin draw today too?

Doesn't seem to be Prop. ERC have gone off line.

Pool 5 is meet ups every game for the regs I think.

Kiwireddevil wrote:Pub meet for either/both of the Leinster/Exe matches? I could do a trip to Dublin - recce for the final

You'll be welcomed with open arms bud. I'm going to have to make the trip to Sandy Park

Biarritz getting an easy draw every year is getting beyond a joke now, isn't it?

MrsP wrote:And Castre!

And Pedrie Wannenburg, back again! #TackleLow