I Told You So

Dear fellow members,

I propose an "I Told You So" sticky thread.

In this thread if you ever made a prediction that seem so outlandish that nobody believe you and accuse that you are just some "WUM" but then it come true.

For instance, anyone who predicted that Tonga might beat France at the RWC and get the score exactly right, or Samoa beat Australia, or Scotland beat Australia this year, or Ireland beat Australia at the RWC, or that NZ would manage not to choke and actually win a RWC, or if you predict an unlikely score line and it comes true. Or for another example, you might predict that SCW become the coach of Otago or something, or Rob Howley coach England or something like that. Or for example again the poster called ROBSHAWFORENGLAND might be a life member on this thread for his genius post "My work here is done".

This would have to work like a roll of honour for all time unlikely prediction and so would only contain the links to unedited posts that showed eerie foresight.

What do you think?

What ever happened to RobshawforEngland anyways?

I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

Pot Hale wrote:I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

They are playing Wales in the AIs

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

They are playing Wales in the AIs

So then they will win a Match, or 2 or 3.

Pot Hale wrote:I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

Don't jinx us mate!!

majesticimperialman wrote:

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

They are playing Wales in the AIs

So then they will win a Match, or 2 or 3.

We aren't playing them three times in the AI's. At least Peter's was clever. Or are you predicting they'll best England too?

Its a good idea.

Here's my one:

Leinster to fare worse than both Munster and Ulster in this year's Heineken Cup.

Leicester will beat Harlequins in the Heineken cup final.

AWOP will post a thread that isn`t a mischeivious wind up ?!!!!.Australia will win at least 4 matches this year,probably both Argentina matches now Hernandez has pulled up lame.At least a couple in the AI`s.At least one of the Bledisloe Cup matches.Incidentally why is the third in OZ and not a neutral money spinner elsewhere if not for that can it!!!

Zebre will get a victory over one Irish, one Welsh and one Scottish side this season.

There will be no Pro 12 sides in the H Cup semis.

Scotland will have their best finish since 2000 in the 6N.

Wales will win a match against one of the SH 4N teams

Joe Schmidt will get involved in a test side match.

[quote="emack2"]AWOP will post a thread that isn`t a mischeivious wind up ?!!!!.Australia will win at least 4 matches this year,probably both Argentina matches now Hernandez has pulled up lame.At least a couple in the AI`s.At least one of the Bledisloe Cup matches.Incidentally why is the third in OZ and not a neutral money spinner elsewhere if not for that can it!!![/quote]


whadda you mean can it? This is the biggest trophy in World Rugby, played between the top two countries in World Rugby..

I predicted that Serge Blanco was iffy and wouldn't come to much.

The Bledisloe was and is THE most important trophy contested by the All Blacks outside RWC?i would have included the 3N/4N too.THAT is not in dispute it was originally a 2 game home and away fixture.Three seasons ago an extra one was added supposedly to promote the game in places like Japan/Hongkong.Why has it now become another match in OZ?apart from the bean counters.How many times do you want to play the same team?it serves no function now except for an extra game.Then people go on about team management,two was always enough in the past.SO can it[the EXTRA game] if no longer serves the original function.

Wales to beat New Zealand this coming autumn. Worth a punt even if it is another red herring

OK getting this back on track....silly prediction:

Scottish team will be top of the Rabbo Table at year end

I reckon Owens will sin bin an AB player this weekend for goodness knows what.

Robbie Deans WILL NOT make it to Christmas as Wallaby coach

Knowsit17 wrote:Wales to beat New Zealand this coming autumn. Worth a punt even if it is another red herring

Absolutley! The odds must be massive on that happening!

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:I'll start.

Australia are going to win a match this year.

They are playing Wales in the AIs

How predictable you WUM
However in the spirit of the thread and given we will be depleted outside the window, you heard it first here WALES TO BEAT AUS

ebop wrote:I reckon Owens will sin bin an AB player this weekend for goodness knows what.

I was going to say "All Blacks fan comes across as reasonable balanced and not a whinger" but then I realised that it was far too unrealistic a prospect

Robbie Deans will not be the next Wales coach. There you are, you hered from me first, not on some stupid poll thread.

Hmmm, what happened to that poll? I thought it was a good one. I hope nobody has to say "I told you so" later.

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:

ebop wrote:I reckon Owens will sin bin an AB player this weekend for goodness knows what.

I was going to say "All Blacks fan comes across as reasonable balanced and not a whinger" but then I realised that it was far too unrealistic a prospect

And I predict that the binned player will be SBW for a marginal shoulder hit on Quade, could happen biscuit? Bit of deja vu.

Nigel Owens will win a lucrative advertising contract with GSK to front a new commercial promoting asthma medication.

Prince Harry to be picturing quaffing pimms through a bum funnell provided by Mike Tindall and Brian O'Driscoll...... in celebration of a Lions series win... after Harry scores the winning try in the final test, filling in at flanker after the squad is decimated by injuries.. on his stag night.
He will return home to be crowned King and will rule the world with his Queen (Rachel Friend).. remember, plain Jane from Neighbours who had a makeover by taking off her glasses and turned out to be a stunner although she must be 50 now... he will prove to be the most inspirational world leader in history and will end all wars, conflicts, hunger and poverty

Scotland to finish above Wales in the 2013 6N's

Bath will get to the Jeff final this year.

Matt Banahan will have a really good season, playing at centre. Lots of tries and assists.

You could be right there Boy.

Submachine wrote:Prince Harry to be picturing quaffing pimms through a bum funnell provided by Mike Tindall and Brian O'Driscoll...... in celebration of a Lions series win... after Harry scores the winning try in the final test, filling in at flanker after the squad is decimated by injuries.. on his stag night.
He will return home to be crowned King and will rule the world with his Queen (Rachel Friend).. remember, plain Jane from Neighbours who had a makeover by taking off her glasses and turned out to be a stunner although she must be 50 now... he will prove to be the most inspirational world leader in history and will end all wars, conflicts, hunger and poverty

The only bit of this story that doesn't ring true is that Rachel Friend played Bronwyn, not Jane

HERSH wrote:You could be right there Boy.

Reckon so. You see him in the warm up game Hersh? He slimmed down a lot, and looks more like a back now. I reckon he'll be tearing it up this season.

London Welsh won't win a game in the Jeff.

HERSH wrote:London Welsh won't win a game in the Jeff.

Gav to have a blinding reincarnation and score lots of tries and to finally realise his potential at 10 thus ending the speculation about RP. Please puleeese

Billy Twelvetrees will have a truly shocking season and beg his former club to take him back. They say yes and Cockerill hugs him

Auckland to win the next World Cup.

aucklandlaurie wrote:
Auckland to win the next World Cup.

Cool,
Then that'll make it 2-1 over Canterbury...

Taylorman

We're back....

Also sneaked a win last night against Hawkes Bay.

England to win the first four games in the 6N convincingly and the last game get allocated a SH ref and somehow get thrashed in the tournament decider..... (again)

Gaven Henson, Makes it back into the Wales team. And becomes player of the year.

Rocky comes home and rediscovers his form.

I beleive I called the Italy beating France last year, oh and I argued against Lance armstrong for years, glad to see he's finally got whats coming to him!
There will be thousands around the world cheering today!

Richie McCaw will acquire a career threatening injury in Bledisloe II, and a prominent Australian will face the judiciary on the suggestion of a life time ban.

ebop wrote:

Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:

ebop wrote:I reckon Owens will sin bin an AB player this weekend for goodness knows what.

I was going to say "All Blacks fan comes across as reasonable balanced and not a whinger" but then I realised that it was far too unrealistic a prospect

And I predict that the binned player will be SBW for a marginal shoulder hit on Quade, could happen biscuit? Bit of deja vu.

Got that well and truly wrong. Well done Owens There'll be no media articles dedicated to his performance, like it should be.

Scotland to win more than 1 game this 6Ns

(wait, who are they playing at home...)

The Lions win their last match against Australia by 1 point to win the series 2-1. In the last match they play a backline of

9- Dwayne Peel
10- Dan Parks
11- Shane Williams
12- Gavin Henson
13- Mike Tindall
14- Ian Balshaw
15- Geordan Murphy

And Parks kick the winning DG. The side is captained by Martin Johnson who realises that redemption lies in playing rugby again

And Deans takes over from Gatland after another ladder incident as Head Lions Coach in his crusade to destroy Australian rugby forever

ChequeredJersey wrote:The Lions win their last match against Australia by 1 point to win the series 2-1. In the last match they play a backline of

9- Dwayne Peel
10- Dan Parks
11- Shane Williams
12- Gavin Henson
13- Mike Tindall
14- Ian Balshaw
15- Geordan Murphy

And Parks kick the winning DG. The side is captained by Martin Johnson who realises that redemption lies in playing rugby again

WRONG!

They have to have at least one Scot - and Paterson is a better FB than Murphy

and maybe Mark Cueto at 14, to score a try to bring the teams level with a minute to go before Parks DG.

Captained by Borthwick of course.