The Stratospheric Supersonic Dew Drop Inn, Roswell, New Mexico

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The pub has made its way to "sleepy" Roswell New Mexico, take off point for the first ever supersonic free-fall this week.

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MBTGOG wrote:Is Mike Brown really that good?

I'd put him about fourth best fullback in GB and Ireland, behind Dan Evans, Leigh Halfpenny and Ben Foden.

Sorry, was just reading a PlanetRugby article where they said he was a definite for the Lions Tour and probably a starter.

I would have thought both Kearney and Halfpenny were ahead of him.

He is a decent player but I would agree that Kearney, Halfpenny and Foden would be ahead in terms of Lions selection.

Rava wrote:He is a decent player but I would agree that Kearney, Halfpenny and Foden would be ahead in terms of Lions selection.

+1

Sanjay's not a bad fullback either....

Rev,

Would you put Kearney behind those 4?

I bet the commentators will be glad when they see the additional players added for round 2 of the H Cup...

http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/news/19340.php

Some good names there.

I was wumming really. Wrong time to do it, without some D4 types in yer. Kearney and 1/2P will tour and probably Foden. I also think Hook will tour, so will cover fullback too (if needs must). I don't think Brown will tour.

Dan Evans as a bolter.

Haha, that's just your Dragons bias coming through. Dan Evans probably won't make the Welsh squad even, due to 1/2P, Sanjay and Byrne.

I think Liam Williams will travel before Dan Evans. And although national selection shouldn't be a factor in Lions selection, you can bet it will be.

Halfpenny is winger shunted to fullback when they found better options.

Byrne is an aging full back who has proven himself to be a cheat - diving to get players sent off and coming on as an 16th man.

Sanjay is a turk.

red_stag wrote:Halfpenny is winger shunted to fullback when they found better options.

Byrne is an aging full back who has proven himself to be a cheat - diving to get players sent off and coming on as an 16th man.

Sanjay is a turk.

One eyed Turk, you mean

Byrne isn't a diver, but that 16th man thing was all the Ospreys. Back at a time when they decided rules/laws were there to be broken.

All turks are one eyed. It is known.

A question for you about those Super Amazing Seminars that you go to around the world.

In places like Afghanistan or Iraq do the locals ever chuck about a rugby ball with people like yourself.

You credit them with far too much competence to believe that was anything but a screaming howler.

Glas, with your lawyers hat on what did you think of the sentence handed down to that Irish bloke I mentioned it on pg7

Hi de hi

I rate Mike Brown as a solid full back who does the basics very well and knows when to join the line; and he does get his fair share of tries His biggest problem is that he rarely passes, and Quins do miss out on try scoring opportunities because of that.

Also, in the modern game, Brown only covers one position (OK so does Kearney) whereas players like Halfpenny, as well as covering wing (or is he a wing covering full back ), is a useful asset to have from a place kicking point of view. Brown or Kearney would be a good solid choice at full back for the dirt trackers in Australia though.

They play touch there, but I don't know if the locals are too fussed. The guts we have handling baggage with us were throwing a ball around last time I was there.

Nay bother Rev. I've seen Afghanistan RFU getting pretty active on Twitter. Just wondering was this due to British armed forces bringing the game with them.

red_stag wrote:Nay bother Rev. I've seen Afghanistan RFU getting pretty active on Twitter. Just wondering was this due to British armed forces bringing the game with them.

I remember seeing an interview in the NZ media with some NZ troops talking about chatting rugby with the locals. The bloke did say he wore his Canterbury jersey off-duty over there, but made very certain he didn't pack his Crusaders one, as he didn't think the name would go down too well ...

Risca Rev wrote:I was wumming really. Wrong time to do it, without some D4 types in yer. Kearney and 1/2P will tour and probably Foden. I also think Hook will tour, so will cover fullback too (if needs must). I don't think Brown will tour.

+1

I see a happy . Are you touring this year mate?

There's progress for you.

Dubarry Park will host the first home fixture of the Connacht Eagles tomorrow evening (7.45pm) when English outfit Newcastle visit for the second round of the B&I Cup.

In Connacht’s first entry into this competition, the Eagles, coached by Nigel Carolan, will face current pool leaders Newcastle in pool four, which also boasts Cross Keys.

Scouting for Girls live on Radio 2. I might just throw myself in the Usk.

Rava wrote:There's progress for you.

Dubarry Park will host the first home fixture of the Connacht Eagles tomorrow evening (7.45pm) when English outfit Newcastle visit for the second round of the B&I Cup.

In Connacht’s first entry into this competition, the Eagles, coached by Nigel Carolan, will face current pool leaders Newcastle in pool four, which also boasts Cross Keys.

Yep, Keys v Newport this weekend I would be going, but I'm pushing my luck already by going to the Dragons on my anniversary (it was the wife's suggestion).

Just won 4 tickets for London Irish vs. Mont de Marsan on Saturda.

Wooohoooooooooo!!!!!!

Ozzy3213 wrote:Just won 4 tickets for London Irish vs. Mont de Marsan on Saturda.

Wooohoooooooooo!!!!!!

Steady on Pete, its ONLY the Amlin Cup

Sorry is there some lager drinking competition on at weekend Rava??? I'll be at the rugby mate, let me know how you get on with that though!

Ozzy3213 wrote:Sorry is there some lager drinking competition on at weekend Rava??? I'll be at the rugby mate, let me know how you get on with that though!

ah only joshing Pete mate. I'll be rooting for the Exiles as per.

Likewise me for Uuuuuuuuuuuuulllllllssssssssssssssstttttttteeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr mate. I'm on a training course this week with a girl from Ballycastle who's well into her rugby which has been grand.

I knew a Ballycastle girl once. She broke my

Rava wrote:I see a happy . Are you touring this year mate?

Touring? In terms of what Rava?

Nice one on the tickets Oz.

Are you attending any of Wasps away European games?

Evening Pub.

I haven't read back as I'm on the mob. I feel absolutely dreadful. I've had a full on migraine for two days now, and I've had to come to bed at teatime. It's the most comfortable way to stop my head hurting, but then that gives me pins and needles lying down. Odd. I've no idea how I've managed to work, but I did. Hope I can watch rugby tomorrow night.

Hope everything's all right here with everyone.

Rava wrote: Are you attending any of Wasps away European games?

Well, I'm on a flight to Venice on Saturday.

Cari, not nice to have migraines. Hope you feel better soon.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:

Rava wrote: Are you attending any of Wasps away European games?

Well, I'm on a flight to Venice on Saturday.

That would do it then

Yup. Away to Mogliano, but it's a Sunday game. That's unusual for Italy because Sunday is when the football is played.

We won't get to the hotel until about 22:30 on Saturday, whereas some of crew are heading out on Friday and returning on Tuesday. They will be of Peroni and Lemoncello chasers.

All together now....GLAWSTERRRRRR

Cari - get well soon cariad

- you staying in Mogliano or slumming it in Venice ( Birra Morretti )

You've been to Italy good few times Penfro?

Cari - really sorry to hear your feeling bad.

I'll echo Penfro's comment. I hope you get over that migraine Cari.


We're in Moggy itself, Penfro. And yes, Birra Moretti is OK, but so is the normal 'red label' Peroni. In Rome about 4 years ago there was a diner style bar across from the ground. I saw a bottled beer called Trentale, and ordered one. I was carefully checking the bottle and noticed it was bottle conditioned, but also
9% ABV!!

Having carefully decanted it into my glass I looked to check for sediment before taking a sip and noticed at least eight other Waspies gleefully slugging this brown sludge.

There were 'casualties' that day.


Let's just say I love the Euro away trips. Fantastic stuff.

red_stag wrote:You've been to Italy good few times Penfro?

Si - il cervo rosso

- will have to have a look for Trentale in Febbraio

Glaws two tries up. Kicks missed. 10-0

Oh dear. Ref made a boob there. Bordeaux player held back from scoring. Should have been a pen try.

Jebus - how is that not a penalty try for Bordeaux-Begles or a penalty at least

Jebus - how is that not a penalty try for Bordeaux-Begles or a penalty at least

That after a knock-on in the build up to Gloucesters try- two massive calls missed in a few minutes.

Gloucester have woken up. Went to sleep for gen minutes but have come back with a try.