London Welsh vs Bath RFC thread (Jones & Henson plug Bath).

[Morgannwg]

Here's how they line up: http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/match/166507.html

Henson Vs Donald

Hope Bath don't kill James off, we need him for our AI's.



LW 16 - 9

[Liam]

Be interesting to see how Henson get's on back at inside centre. Never know, if he can get some game time from now until january and does alright i'd have him back in the welsh squad. Early days though...

[mckay1402]

He's started at 10 though. Not sure why but he seems to be doing ok there so far this season. Does anyone have a radio link for it as nobody seems to want to show LW matches.

[Morgannwg]

Wonder if the Mighty Bath will lose this one.

[maestegmafia]

I'm at the Kassam. Half time, not a good game.

Henson 2 - 1 Donald

[maestegmafia]

Penalty at scrum bath kick it

6-6

[maestegmafia]

Welsh and in particular Henson playing well this half.

Pitch us wet, been too many knock ons.

Paul james winni g bath a lot in the scrum.

[maestegmafia]

Bath winning penalties every scrum.

9-6 to bath now.

Ross on, missed one. Should be 9 all

[maestegmafia]

Two penalties in a row and one at goal

Ross converts 9-9


Last minute

[Looseheaded]

AHAHAHAAHAHA HOW LUCKY IS THAT!?

[Morgannwg]

Looks like the not so mighty Bath have stuttered and then faltered, again. No wonder HERSH takes it out on everyone else.

[maestegmafia]

Ha ha ha intercept

Welsh win Ross converts

Ft 16 - 9 to LW

[Morgannwg]

WELL DONE LONDON WELSH!

[maestegmafia]

Well done LW

With the dominance James had at scrum I'm amazed Bayh couldn't turn that on anywhere else. Huge advantage in the pack.

Bath should have bought Henson not Donald. Half the price and twice the player.

[mckay1402]

great win. Wish they would put LW on telly occasionally.

[Morgannwg]

Can we please start James at LH against Argentina. Heard nothing but good reviews about PJ. That's better than all the LH's in Wales bar Duncan who isn't selected.

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

Well done LW

With the dominance James had at scrum I'm amazed Bayh couldn't turn that on anywhere else. Huge advantage in the pack.

Bath should have bought Henson not Donald. Half the price and twice the player.

I suspect Donald was pretty cheap actually Maes. He signed pre-RWC, and at that point hadn't started an international match in 18 months (which caused some issues on his work permit application IIRC).

Donald is a journeyman, pure and simple

[Looseheaded]

HERSH, I distinctly remember you making some phenomenal and unjust claims surrounding how LW would fare up here, and something about looking forward to their Bath match.

[Morgannwg]

HERSH, I distinctly remember you making some phenomenal and unjust claims surrounding how LW would fare up here, and something about looking forward to their Bath match.

Yeah HERSH.

[Bathman_in_London]

Well done welsh, an ex bath boy scored the winning try to rub salt into the wound! Didn't sound like bath turned up at all today but well played welsh, it should be a close delegation battle this season, great for the league.

[ChequeredJersey]

Why is this thread just a HERSH hating thread? Is that acceptable?

Well done London Welsh on the win, may well stay up if they keep winning these types of matches. Still obviously lots of issues at Bath...

[Morgannwg]

CJ, your post -

Now move on. We're trying to discuss the game and we don't need your pointless drivel.

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

CJ, your post -

Now move on. We're trying to discuss the game and we don't need your pointless drivel.

I really hope you were trying for irony there Morg.

Seeing as otherwise that's 2 "pointless drivel" posts from you in a row

[Morgannwg]

HERSH's Bath lost, is that a big deal to you Pete??

[ChequeredJersey]

My entire post was that you were in fact not trying to discuss the match. But, I shall as you so elloquently and politely suggested, "move on". Well done on the win, good to see Henson getting some solid form and playing time in, good to see Jones getting some good results out of his team. Just think it's distasteful and, though I haven't checked I admit, probably in breach of House Rules to bitch about another poster on a thread on which he hasn't posted

[Looseheaded]

Oh it's all only harmless rib poking.
Also, it's a result of this sort of nonsense from HERSH

"by HERSH on Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:45 am
So you think Welsh will stay up?

I don't even think they'll win a game."

[maestegmafia]

Well done LW

With the dominance James had at scrum I'm amazed Bayh couldn't turn that on anywhere else. Huge advantage in the pack.

Bath should have bought Henson not Donald. Half the price and twice the player.

I suspect Donald was pretty cheap actually Maes. He signed pre-RWC, and at that point hadn't started an international match in 18 months (which caused some issues on his work permit application IIRC).

Donald is a journeyman, pure and simple

Oh I see, I thought he was signed post World Cup glory. Not an inspiration today but it was a difficult pitch. Henson had a smarter and longer boot.

Bad day for Bath, another tough but worthy day for london welsh. Staying four point above the relagation fight is a great start to the season for London Welsh.

[ChequeredJersey]

Oh it's all only harmless rib poking.
Also, it's a result of this sort of nonsense from HERSH



"by HERSH on Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:45 am
So you think Welsh will stay up?

I don't even think they'll win a game."

Whilst it is obviously nice to prove him wrong, I don't think that particular post was unreasonable or even necessarily a WUM. HERSH certainly wasn't the only person to think that, unless he is actually Jeremy Guscott's. Which wouldn't be outside the realms of belief. Not a fan of gloating

[ChequeredJersey]

Oh it's all only harmless rib poking.
Also, it's a result of this sort of nonsense from HERSH



"by HERSH on Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:45 am
So you think Welsh will stay up?

I don't even think they'll win a game."

Whilst it is obviously nice to prove him wrong, I don't think that particular post was unreasonable or even necessarily a WUM. HERSH certainly wasn't the only person to think that, unless he is actually Jeremy Guscott's. Which wouldn't be outside the realms of belief. Not a fan of gloating

[Looseheaded]

Oh it's all only harmless rib poking.
Also, it's a result of this sort of nonsense from HERSH



"by HERSH on Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:45 am
So you think Welsh will stay up?

I don't even think they'll win a game."

Whilst it is obviously nice to prove him wrong, I don't think that particular post was unreasonable or even necessarily a WUM. HERSH certainly wasn't the only person to think that, unless he is actually Jeremy Guscott's. Which wouldn't be outside the realms of belief. Not a fan of gloating

Oh no i agree, the post doesn't do the context justice, but there was certain amounts of Wumming to it.
But fine, I suppose you're right.
Sorry HERSH.
I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me.

[Pete C (Kiwireddevil)]

HERSH's Bath lost, is that a big deal to you Pete??

I just don't like seeing schadenfreude from anyone Morg. It's normally a waste of time. And criticising CJ when he actually commented on the game in the second part of his post made you look a tad silly.

As far as Bath losing goes, it keeps the Chiefs just ahead of them on the table, which I like, however on the flip side I picked bath in the Superbru. So swings and roundabouts.

[Morgannwg]

Pete, I suggest you add this result to your journal. You can stick to your own write-up that way .

[Morgannwg]

Oh it's all only harmless rib poking.
Also, it's a result of this sort of nonsense from HERSH



"by HERSH on Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:45 am
So you think Welsh will stay up?

I don't even think they'll win a game."

Whilst it is obviously nice to prove him wrong, I don't think that particular post was unreasonable or even necessarily a WUM. HERSH certainly wasn't the only person to think that, unless he is actually Jeremy Guscott's. Which wouldn't be outside the realms of belief. Not a fan of gloating

Oh no i agree, the post doesn't do the context justice, but there was certain amounts of Wumming to it.
But fine, I suppose you're right.
Sorry HERSH.
I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me.

No don't apologise. You're right, HERSH has directed uneccesary hatred at LW all season (prob because they have 'Welsh' in their name). Now he needs to apologise to LW for being disrespectful.

[HERSH]

Firstly well played London Welsh. Bath were poor but I see no reason why that should be used as an excuse, thats why we all love the the Jeff, what a wonderful league.

Secondly Morgannwg, Can you provide more evidence of this season long hatred I have for London Welsh.

As I'm a little confused as to why you would make a false comment like that?

[Morgannwg]

HERSH why you complaining about my posts again like a baby, if they were that bad the moderator who is already monitoring this thread would have sorted it. Whinger .

I agree with you on 'well played London Welsh' bit. Maybe beating your team will have earnt some respect . Sadly I missed this game. I was watching the Pro12 champs beat Leinster, what a good game of rugby that was from the dominant league.

[Looseheaded]

OH WILL YOU TWO STOP FLIRTING FOR FIVE MINUTES

[Morgannwg]

Nick Scott scored a last minute try to give London Welsh a 16-9 win over Bath Rugby in an uninspiring match at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday.

Scott picked off Stephen Donald's telegraphed pass and had sufficient pace to hold off the cover for the match-winning try, which Gordon Ross converted. It was the only try in a desperately poor game and a draw would have been a fair result as neither side played well enough to deserve a win.

Bath had the better scoring opportunities but though they went close on a number of occasions, they failed to take them. They had the more inventive backs but their scrum was continually under pressure. Welsh were dogged throughout but provide no attacking spark and until Scott's effort, never threatened the try line.

Bath had an early chance for points but Donald was off target with a 40-metre penalty attempt. Moments later, Welsh had their opportunity which they also failed to take as Gavin Henson was narrowly wide with his 45-metre kick - but with 10 minutes gone, the outside half was successful from 40 metres to put his side ahead.

Despite this reverse, Bath had the better of the first 15 minutes, desperate defence keeping the visitors out as Ben Williams and Michael Claassens made holes in the Welsh defence. Against the run of play, the hosts broke out to win a penalty for Henson to extend their lead with a simple 25-metre kick.

The second quarter was more evenly contested, with the Welsh pack matching their opponents, but following a sustained drive from the Bath forwards the hosts were penalised and Donald made no mistake from 30 metres out. The remainder of the half saw an abundance of penalty awards and a procession of aimless kicking, with Donald and Tom Arscott the worst culprits.

With the last movement of the half, Bath lock Dave Attwood did get over the line but he was held up by some stout home defence, allowing Welsh to retain their fortunate 6-3 lead at the interval.

Bath began strongly after the restart. Powerful runs from Williams and Matt Banahan gained them some momentum but the visitors lost a crucial scrum in front of the Welsh posts when they were easily pushed off their own ball. However they did gain some reward when after 51 minutes Donald kicked his second penalty to tie up the scores.

With 20 minutes to go both teams made changes, with Henson and Banahan being the major casualties as they were replaced by Ross and Horacio Agulla respectively. Exiles lock Kirill Koulemine was penalised for pulling down at the line-out and a well struck penalty from Donald put Bath into the lead for the first time.

With 10 minutes to go, Bath conceded a scrummage penalty. Ross' 45-metre kick was badly struck and fell short but with 90 seconds remaining on the, clock the outside half was successful from 30 metres to bring his side level. Scott's heroics at the death then sealed the win.


http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership-2012-13/rugby/story/172125.html

[HERSH]

But Morgan they are false claims, which as far as I believe is against 606v2 house rules?

Please show more evidence of my season long hatred towards London Welsh?

As I'm very interested in seeing what you make up next.

[Morgannwg]

HERSH, your 'mighty Bath', the proclaimed winners of the 2013 Jeff have been halted by the team you hate. You also predicted them to not win a game. Just get over it .

[HERSH]

When did I say that I hate them?

Please show more evidence of my season long hatred towards London Welsh?

As I'm very interested in seeing what you make up next.

[Glas a du]

Any Welsh posters fancy a trip to Bath for the re-match? 30/3/13 if you're interested.

[Morgannwg]

The thread you just altered. And the London Welsh match-day thread Versus Leicester . Check and mate.

Now get over the loss as you're just showing very poor sportsmanship. This thread is to discuss the match.

[HERSH]

I'm sure they'll be plenty of room.

[RogerLewis]

Hersh,

This is the funniest thing ever. Your pre season jibes have brought you doom!

Good Ospreys win as well yes?

[maestegmafia]

Any Welsh posters fancy a trip to Bath for the re-match? 30/3/13 if you're interested.

I'm a season Ticket holder at the REC. let me know who wants tickets ill investigate if a deal can be struck...?

[HERSH]

The thread you just altered. And the London Welsh match-day thread Versus Leicester . Check and mate.

Now get over the loss as you're just showing very poor sportsmanship. This thread is to discuss the match.

Stay on topic then!

Thank God we have relegation and promotion in the Jeff otherwise teams like Welsh and Exeter would never get there chance to shine and more importantly nor would their fans, despite the result I enjoyed the banter with the LW fans.

[Looseheaded]

Any Welsh posters fancy a trip to Bath for the re-match? 30/3/13 if you're interested.

Considering I recently moved to Bristol, that could be more than tempting.

[Liam]

In fairness, I think Welsh are proving me, HERSH and allot of other people wrong. Lyn Jones is a fantastic coach imo, would love him at the Blues.

Let's not get too carried away, plenty of games to go but fingers crossed Welsh can stay clear of the relegation zone and keep grinding out wins and LBP.

[HERSH]

Can't argue with that Liam Lyn Jone would do a wonderful job at the Blues.

[Liam]

Can't argue with that Liam Lyn Jone would do a wonderful job at the Blues.

TBF HERSH I could probably do a better job at the Blues than Phil 'The other team are jusht awshum' davies.

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