The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

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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 only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

I hope you feel better soon Cari, I'm not too good on health advice but one thing my mam always tells me to do when I'm feeling poorly is to drink lots of water, so I'll recommend you do that.

Gibbo, read that blog I posted. The only way we get an Italian team is by getting Clermont and Sarries! I wouldn't want it that way!!

Ah Bless Cari. Here's a cwyth from me too.
I feel like shoite, so I am trying to kill it with a drop of Rava's poteen.
This bug has NO chance now.

Speaking of did any of ye see the new rule, in a school in England, where cuddles are banned?

Man, that is sooo phooked up.

Evening.

Whassup Cari? Still got wimmins probs?

I've had a cold this week that's wrecked my head, especially in work. Anyway, what's the consensus on Wales' chances against the Baa baas? They are fielding a bit more experience than England. Gonna be a close one I feel.

Mickado wrote:Gibbo, read that blog I posted. The only way we get an Italian team is by getting Clermont and Sarries! I wouldn't want it that way!!

I just did man. Ok, NO way. I want what you picked.

But...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UljMOg-47XA&feature=fvst

But if you try sometimes, you just may find... you get what you need.

I watched the Game again at 3am.

Link here for the Top Five Tries from Day 3 of the JWRT

Hound - it is going to be close match I think, but for me we're still going to have the issue with slow ball with Phillips at 9 (yes I know it's not all down to him but he hasn't played for a couple of months now!) add to that we have an untried and not fully match fit centre partnership....

I won't be surprised if we lose this one, I just hope those that have been given a chance to prove themselves really step up and show us what they've got. And I want an entertaining game of rugby! Not holding my breath on that though after seeing how Wales have been playing for the last couple of years.

Story Hound?
The Baa-Baas have a really decent team out. Eeesa.Eeesa. But Wales should expect to beat them. I just hope the tradition shines through and we get a great game of running-rubgy.

Could someone post the Welsh team please? I know it has been discussed in here already, but I'm doing a Micky T, here.

For you Gibbo:

15) Morgan Stoddard (Scarlets);
14) George North (Scarlets),
13) Jonathan Davies (Scarlets),
12) Gavin Henson (Unattached),
11) Aled Brew (Newport Gwent Dragons);
10) Stephen Jones (Scarlets),
9) Michael Phillips (Ospreys);
8. Toby Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons)
7) Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt),
6) Danny Lydiate (Newport Gwent Dragons),
5) Luke Charteris (Newport Gwent Dragons),
4) Ryan Jones (Ospreys),
3) Paul James (Ospreys),
2) Huw Bennett (Ospreys),
1) Ryan Bevington (Ospreys),

Replacements:
16) Lloyd Burns (Newport Gwent Dragons),
17) Scott Andrews (Cardiff Blues),
18) Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys),
19) Josh Turnbull (Scarlets),
20) Tavis Knoyle (Scarlets),
21) Rhys Priestland (Scarlets),
22) Scott Williams (Scarlets).

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

I'll be interested in how the back row of Lydiate, Warburton and Faletau get on. There's a lot of nous in that Baa baas back row. Good contest that one

Not much of a story Gibbo tbh. Looking forward to the rugby this weekend - the Baa baas, Saxons and, the highlight for me, the T14 final. I've backed Toulouse all the way, and I think they will have way too much for a Montpellier team that can be proud of their season.

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

Strong backrow. Toby F. has been in brilliant form. Delighted he's starting. So talented. Back 3 will cause problems and they will have the space to do it ina game like this. Big George, Stoddart & Brew.

So many Scarlets in the 22. Eight. 5 from Dragons. Cardiff Blues with only 2? Times are changing from the days of 13 Ospreys also. The Welsh power-base is shifting. ;-)

BTW, is Unattached an Italian club? I hope he goes well. He needs to grasp this and let his rugby do the talking.

Hello,
Just been going through a national holiday,Less than the Brits this year cos over here they are on weekends.
Whatever,sorted out a job for a festival(comic books) with this guy,sells over 1.8 million albums pa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titeuf

in fact, I do the same festival every year, but finally there's a headliner

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

"So many Scarlets in the 22"

Man, I've just seen an old mate I haven't seen for a while. Martin - aka 'Taff' - Scarlets through and through (although his main love is Chelsea). Discussed the Scarlets in the squad and he's very happy with the youngsters coming through there.

The Rev may have 'trucked' his young lad to Iraq - he's done about 3 tours. Was always pleased when he made it back

Happy days.

Besides Toulouse an easy group Gibbo?

Besides that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?

We could get Leicester, Ospreys and Racing Metro I suppose.

Anyone watching Megacities? I took a picture of the Shard ,in London, last weekend.

The_Hound_of_Harrow wrote:"So many Scarlets in the 22"

Man, I've just seen an old mate I haven't seen for a while. Martin - aka 'Taff' - Scarlets through and through (although his main love is Chelsea). Discussed the Scarlets in the squad and he's very happy with the youngsters coming through there.

The Rev may have 'trucked' his young lad to Iraq - he's done about 3 tours. Was always pleased when he made it back

Happy days.

Nice one Hound.

Yes. Its great to see Scarlets being rewarded for last season. We could see a mass of them on during the course of the game.

If I was on any Tour, Id have the Rev as backup - anyday.

Just caught up with the HiCup groups; blues, warriors and Storks(sorry Herons) would suit me.

Notch wrote:Besides Toulouse an easy group Gibbo?

Besides that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?

We could get Leicester, Ospreys and Racing Metro I suppose.

Now getting through that group, would help ye grow up as a force.

The play was simply delightful dahling. Bit long though. 8)

Mick(TEFC) wrote:Just caught up with the HiCup groups; blues, warriors and Storks(sorry Herons) would suit me.

Bloody ASM. We will probably end up having to get ye lot out of the way. Again. <Armagnac>

Serioúsly, Id love to go down there again Chef, but, it may be a step too far. Familiarty breeds upsets. 8)

I agree with Kado, I want Montpellier.

Gibbo,
i'm up for MHRC,but in the autumn;too bloody cold in the spring,ask Asbo

Ah Chef, but if we get them, will you come with moi in Autumn? I'll pick you up on the way.

This Megacities is brilliant. Loving Andrew Marr's self-deference in it. Mr Bean!

Gibson wrote:

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

Gibbo, I am more than happy for people to see us as easy. Being underdogs sits far better with us than being rated.

MBTGOG wrote:What's the difference between allow and permit?

Permit is a specific act of approval. Allow is a general act of approval.

I was confident of beating the Barbarians, but having now seen the lineups I am not so sure. Our front row could be targetted and I am not sure how Phillips will play. Love our backrow and delighted there is a better balance to the side in terms of regional representation (though lets face it, at least two maybe three of the five Dragons will probably not make future matchday 22's).

LDCPete wrote:

Gibson wrote:

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

Gibbo, I am more than happy for people to see us as easy. Being underdogs sits far better with us than being rated.

Pete. Please dont give me that "We may surprise you" answer. What happened the last time we had a pint in Dublin?

Exactly. Its the HC. And, if you draw them - it's only Ulster. So feck roysh off with that underdog shoite.

I would enjoy drawing London Irish and I think we could look forward to two evenly-matched and open games

Gibson wrote:

LDCPete wrote:

Gibson wrote:

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

Gibbo, I am more than happy for people to see us as easy. Being underdogs sits far better with us than being rated.

Pete. Please dont give me that "We may surprise you" answer. What happened the last time we had a pint in Dublin?

Exactly. Its the HC. And, if you draw them - it's only Ulster. So feck roysh off with that underdog shoite.

The Scarlets have been underdogs the last few times we have met Pete.

London Irish are a team I'd like to get. I feel we have a score to settle after this seasons defeat in the Madjeski. Or Harlequins, they would be put to the full vigours of Thomond Park. Not alone did the players under perform, the crowd did too when the team needed us most I think drawing Ospreys would make for an interesting pool as would Saints. Both of them will have unfinished business with us.

Bath have unfinished business with Ulster- no-one beats Bath five times in a row! Is what I assume they say.

Glas a du wrote:

Gibson wrote:

LDCPete wrote:

Gibson wrote:

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

Gibbo, I am more than happy for people to see us as easy. Being underdogs sits far better with us than being rated.

Pete. Please dont give me that "We may surprise you" answer. What happened the last time we had a pint in Dublin?

Exactly. Its the HC. And, if you draw them - it's only Ulster. So feck roysh off with that underdog shoite.

The Scarlets have been underdogs the last few times we have met Pete.

Precisely!


Ah Gibbo, for sure we surprised you in Dublin, surprised the feic out of me too.

LDCPete wrote:

Glas a du wrote:

Gibson wrote:

LDCPete wrote:

Gibson wrote:

Notch wrote:

Notch wrote:

MBTGOG wrote:Mick,

Interesting stuff that. Ulster once again will probably secure themselves a nice easy group.

Fine by me kid! Surely Biarritz are the masters of that though? Shall we be paired together again?

On that blog Mick posted, our best case scenario is the same group as last year- that would be very boring. I like getting different teams each year. I would quite like Treviso, London Irish and Toulouse.

So, besides Toulouse, another easy group then?

Pete will kill me.

Gibbo, I am more than happy for people to see us as easy. Being underdogs sits far better with us than being rated.

Pete. Please dont give me that "We may surprise you" answer. What happened the last time we had a pint in Dublin?

Exactly. Its the HC. And, if you draw them - it's only Ulster. So feck roysh off with that underdog shoite.

The Scarlets have been underdogs the last few times we have met Pete.

Precisely!

Ah Gibbo, for sure we surprised you in Dublin, surprised the feic out of me too.

I think this is a fabulous competition, but I have one gripe. You only meet three other teams in the group stage. There is no time to build all but the most cursory of rivalries. I'd love to draw Bath every year and get the dolly tied to the posts like the good old days, but we never do. It's so frustrating.

I don't know about that. Ulster have a real rivalry with Stade Francais. Played 11- Ulster have won 5, Stade 6. I'd love a chance to turn that around but alas they did not make it.

I'd say Ospreys and Leicester have developed a real rivalry, and a few others as well.

Yes, but they might not play each other now for years. We will not draw a Scottish side this year, and may not draw an Irish or Italian side either.

Isn't that a good thing? As you already play all of those teams... personally I groan a little when we draw another Magners League team. 4 games is slight overkill. I much prefer the interest of facing new sides each year!

Success!!! Finally found the cup holder the Mick's left me, that's the problem with putting something in a 'safe' place whilst a little drunken!!

PROP - you know anyone who might want that ticket for the Baa' Baa's. Dreamer's mate can't make it

What are your plans for Sat Penfro?

Ah balls I thought she'd already taken it, i'll have a look see, anyone else on here want it??

Risca Rev wrote:What are your plans for Sat Penfro?

Probably a 'commando' raid. Taking the car in, as I'm heading West straight after the game. May be in the Westgate (the pub we went to before the Amlin) around 13:00. Will let you know Saturday morning if that's OK ?

PROP - she did, but her mate has been called in to work on Saturday. No worries

If not penfro i'll give you the money for it when i have it

Yeah cheers Penfro. I am in with other people and may well go into the stadium quite early. The Westgate is probably the wrong side for me. I'll see what happens when I hear from you on Saturday.

PROP - no probs

REV - will text/phone you when we get in to town

And now... for some musical perfection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaNt5S9pibQ

Burger and chips in bed. NICE

Sitting in Boston airport, fire (?) alarm blaring but no-one is moving ???

Have been up 21 hours, another 7 till heathrow. Great lobster dinner though.

Hi Kiwi

Safe home