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Title: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 26, 2015, 16:29:54 PM
C'MON WALES

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/ColwynJones/ae81a134-f13b-4cb2-9a13-61c4947b86d9_zps4skde2i0.jpg)

The shirt was a present from my {English} daughters.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 16:47:34 PM
Good luck Colwyn.  :)

I think it will be a tight, brutal encounter which I fear England might just edge. Halfpenny is a huge loss.

Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 26, 2015, 19:37:05 PM
Quote from: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 16:47:34 PM
Halfpenny is a huge loss.
I worry that you're right there, H. But then there is Welsh "hwyl" to be taken into account.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: karaokemark on September 26, 2015, 21:17:02 PM
The winners will be the team on the most drugs, I have listened for years from the holier than though, about what a mans game Rugby is played by gentlemen.
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/rugby-union/rugby-has-worst-doping-record-of-any-uk-sport/ar-AAeO1OT?ocid=spartanntp
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 21:42:20 PM
I had no idea about that karaokemark. Very interesting.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 26, 2015, 21:58:53 PM
H, I told you not to neglect the hwyl! What a win! With most of the team injured.

[I don't know what that K-mark is on. He may be an Ovaltine-drinking soccerite.]
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 26, 2015, 22:03:27 PM
I stand corrected (happily by the way).

A magnificent victory especially given the injuries.

But that's what it's about - putting your body on the line for your country. Glorious stuff.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 27, 2015, 11:32:16 AM
Yes, Phil was cheering for Wales too and was very pleased with the victory.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 27, 2015, 11:59:16 AM
I woke up this morning thinking "We did win didn't we?" as I still could hardly believe it. England were clearly the better side for three-quarters of the match; much better in the set pieces and doing well in the rolling mauls. And then Wales won the game. I don't really understand how that happened.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 27, 2015, 15:29:03 PM
Scotland v USA
There was huge optimism about Scotland's potential in the World Cup in the TV lead-in to today's match. But at halftime it is Scotland 6 USA 13 and no-one can say that they don't deserve it. I hope for the Scot's sake that they can up their game in the second half, but they are taking huge hits from an American that is full of passion, confidence and exuberance.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 27, 2015, 16:11:26 PM
Some Scottish 'hywl' on display in the second half Colwyn   :)

FT 39 - 16 - not a bad effort with 10 changes from first game.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 27, 2015, 16:39:18 PM
Some Scottish 'hywl' on display in the second half Colwyn

Indeed there was, H. Well done Scotland.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on September 27, 2015, 18:51:34 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D  Sounds like a Taffs  and Jocks celebration party  ;D ;D :'( :'( :P
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Scunner on September 27, 2015, 19:13:28 PM
Today I decided to be half Scottish and half Irish.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on September 27, 2015, 19:16:55 PM
OK Patrick  McSkunner. 8) : :) :P
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Scunner on September 27, 2015, 19:28:42 PM
Oy davy I am half English half Scottish and half Irish  8)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: kevin3 on September 27, 2015, 22:46:21 PM

  And half a mathematician.    8)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on September 28, 2015, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: davybill on September 27, 2015, 18:51:34 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D  Sounds like a Taffs  and Jocks celebration party  ;D ;D :'( :'( :P
And the Irish. Only the saesneg/sassenach with miserable faces this weekend.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on September 28, 2015, 10:47:10 AM
 :( :( >:( Your right there.  :-X :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 28, 2015, 10:55:16 AM
Quote from: Colwyn on September 28, 2015, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: davybill on September 27, 2015, 18:51:34 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D  Sounds like a Taffs  and Jocks celebration party  ;D ;D :'( :'( :P
And the Irish. Only the saesneg/sassenach with miserable faces this weekend.

Yes, Phil qualifies there... :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 28, 2015, 22:39:54 PM
Says it all really.

(http://s22.postimg.org/4cttzzqwt/cover.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4cttzzqwt/)

(http://s9.postimg.org/fxn0h0ror/prince_william_kate_gringe_28dsept15_04.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fxn0h0ror/)

Caption for second photograph on that other place: That awful moment when you realise that he got the girl, is going to be king, isn't ginger and will be the Prince of Wales.

Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 28, 2015, 22:44:04 PM
But I am sure that the realisation is, you as the younger brother are much better looking, red hair or not, are the most popular and have plenty of girlfriends, still have hair and will not have the responsibility of being Prince of Wales and eventually King.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Scunner on September 28, 2015, 22:47:56 PM
That is assuming he actually is even related to the current Prince of Wales  ;)


(http://cdns.yournewswire.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Harry-Hewitt.png)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on September 28, 2015, 22:50:09 PM
Oh good grief - if I see that once more....  :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on September 28, 2015, 23:34:42 PM
Well he is related to the Royal Family, but I think he is lucky he looks the way he does, as William is now so like HIS Father. 
Also, on the subject every Googled Prince Andrew and Lord Porchester??? 
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 03, 2015, 15:19:31 PM
Good luck to Scotland against South Africa.

I can usually manage to raise some support for England when they play the Southern hemisphere big three, but since an England loss would guarantee Wales going through I don't think I can do that today.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 03, 2015, 16:09:42 PM
 : :) : :) :o Colwyn , Being Welsh we wouldn't expect you to. 8) >:( ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 03, 2015, 21:58:07 PM
How did England get on against Australia ?
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 03, 2015, 23:00:25 PM
(http://s29.postimg.org/l6bdrtftf/rwc.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/l6bdrtftf/)

Obviously the L column is critical but for me the really telling columns are the TF and TA compared to their rivals.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 04, 2015, 08:19:45 AM
Colwyn  was  hoarse from shouting for Scotland, but it didn't do them much good.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 04, 2015, 09:47:22 AM
Always takes something away from a tournament when the hosts drop out early so from that point of view it is a shame the England haven't got through. Who, or what system, decided to put three top eight teams in the same group (ranked 2,3 and 4 at the start of the World Cup) plus Fiji who were ranked 9?

If Scotland do well against Samoa, which they should, then they'll be through alongside Wales and Ireland to represent the home nations.. 
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 04, 2015, 10:35:50 AM
Yes good luck to them.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: usedbustickets on October 04, 2015, 12:38:39 PM
Ooohps I got that wrong, I thought this post was about Brian Moore and Jimmy Hill's Big Match from the 60/70s not about peanut hugging and egg chasing : :) : :)  ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 04, 2015, 12:41:25 PM
Two girls with not such big smiles today.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/ColwynJones/Supporters_zpsesugonlh.jpg)

Daughter #2 and Granddaughter #2. My daughter says she will now be rediscovering the
Welsh side of her heritage and the little one will be siding with her father's team, Ireland.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: KKOB on October 04, 2015, 13:41:05 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/04/09/2D1111C200000578-0-image-m-31_1443947871141.jpg)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 04, 2015, 17:34:10 PM
Quote from: usedbustickets on October 04, 2015, 12:38:39 PM
Ooohps I got that wrong, I thought this post was about Brian Moore and Jimmy Hill's Big Match from the 60/70s
Were they Light Heavyweights? I don't follow boxing very much.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 04, 2015, 23:26:28 PM
You're having a giraffe surely? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby-world-cup-2015/news/article.cfm?c_id=522&objectid=11523607
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Scunner on October 04, 2015, 23:31:28 PM
I must admit I am not really a rugby fan. I know most of the rules (I think) but am no expert.

But I thought Australia would quite obviously beat England and that England would be out.

Why did it come as such a shock to those who claim to know their sport?
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 05, 2015, 07:20:39 AM
Because they are English supporters that's why, :'( :'( :'( :'( 8) 8)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: usedbustickets on October 05, 2015, 07:26:42 AM
Quote from: Colwyn on October 04, 2015, 17:34:10 PM
Quote from: usedbustickets on October 04, 2015, 12:38:39 PM
Ooohps I got that wrong, I thought this post was about Brian Moore and Jimmy Hill's Big Match from the 60/70s
Were they Light Heavyweights? I don't follow boxing very much.
Jimmy Hill was more of a lightweight.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 05, 2015, 08:09:17 AM
Benny Hill was a southpaw
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: KKOB on October 05, 2015, 09:17:15 AM
Quote from: usedbustickets on October 05, 2015, 07:26:42 AM

Jimmy Hill was more of a lightweight.

He had a solid chin though.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 05, 2015, 10:02:32 AM
Ireland were not very impressive against Italy but they got through to the knockout rounds anyway.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 05, 2015, 11:49:01 AM
Quote from: Scunner on October 04, 2015, 23:31:28 PM
I must admit I am not really a rugby fan. I know most of the rules (I think) but am no expert.

But I thought Australia would quite obviously beat England and that England would be out.

Why did it come as such a shock to those who claim to know their sport?
So different from their football-supporting counterparts. You never see them getting carried away at the start of a World Cup by a couple of good wins in the qualifying games, they don't say "This time it will be different" and "We have world class players", they don't have good hunches about about how things are going to go, they don't let their hearts rule their heads and let hope triumph over reason. Or do they? Isn't it all part of being a fan in any sport?
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 07, 2015, 15:18:28 PM
Canada 15 - 17 Romania

Curious but entertaining match. Canada ran wild in the first half and 5 minutes into the second half they were leading 15 - 0. Then for 60 seconds the Romanians started running merrily and chucking the ball about before turning the game over to their formidable pack who proceeded to push the Canadians back, yard after yard, until they crossed the line and eventually build a winning score.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 08, 2015, 14:35:00 PM
Successful World Cup from the spectator point of view. Fiji v Uruguay doesn't sound like a match to get much British interest. Nor can there be many travelling supporters over here. And held in Milton Keynes, hardly a hotbed of rugby mania. Nevertheless, over 30 thousand went to watch. And Canada v Romania during normal working time (kicking off at 4.45) in Leicester got 27,000. Great interest in the games.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: KKOB on October 08, 2015, 14:39:51 PM
South Africa 64 - USA 0

I think the Yanks need to stick to playing in their own World Series 'cos they aint fit for the real thing.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 08, 2015, 15:10:18 PM
 8) 8) 8) South Africa were lucky  :'( :'( : :) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: kevin3 on October 08, 2015, 15:30:16 PM


    It was a fluke.!
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 09, 2015, 17:32:28 PM
Big weekend in the rugby with all the home countries playing. Two (or three) of them are crunch matches. Wales v Australia with the loser to play South Africa and the winner to play (probably) Scotland - wouldn't it be grand if the Southern Hemisphericals fought each other. Scotland have to beat Samoa or Japan get a chance, but they should. On Sunday Ireland v France with the losers to play NZ. Unfortunately I think I'll miss this one as we are off to a Cotswold pub for a couple of days to meet my brother and his wife and he is not very keen on rugby (he's a soccer type). Good luck to all the home teams who are still alive in the competition.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 09, 2015, 18:30:02 PM
I'm nervous about Scotland, Colwyn.

Fine displays so far but I hope that tomorrow is not the time when all the old failings (i.e. not converting well created chances, giving away penaltues etc) resurface :(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 09, 2015, 18:40:59 PM
And I'm not confident about Wales; we haven't beaten Australia in goodness knows how long; it's our hoodoo team. Still, that's sport for you.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 10, 2015, 16:27:28 PM
Phew !!!!  :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 10, 2015, 16:42:13 PM
H, any finger nails left?

Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 10, 2015, 16:50:57 PM
No  :)

But I have to pay tribute to Samoa - what a Herculean effort they put in only to come up just short.

Good luck to Wales.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 10, 2015, 18:52:47 PM
Hard lines Wales   :(

See you in the Final Colwyn   ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 10, 2015, 20:14:22 PM
Phil was very disappointed today, he was sitting with his large glass of Whisky and his bowl of crisps cheering on Wales.  So, after two glasses of Whisky and no crisps left he was sad to see them loose. 
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 10, 2015, 20:52:06 PM
Two glasses (even if they were large) in 100 minutes - lightweight    ;)

Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 10, 2015, 21:09:10 PM
Two very large glasses of Glenfiiddich.   However, he made up for it at dinner with the wine and liqueurs.... He is now fast asleep on the couch.... Don't you dare tell him I told you though.   :)   
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 11, 2015, 07:25:17 AM
Wasn't  Wales day losing at Rugby and football,
but at least they qualified for the finals,
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 11, 2015, 09:15:01 AM
The Australian defence was awesome. Down to 13 men with Wales throwing everything at them for 10 minutes and they held out. I think Australia is the best team I have seen playing in the RWC. Those Welsh players who are still standing must be exhausted. Hope they find some reserves of energy to come back and beat SA.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 13, 2015, 22:48:53 PM
So the Australian citing commissioner has cited two Scottish players and they are now facing missing next weekend's clash.

Just saying :(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 17, 2015, 15:06:25 PM
A huge afternoon for Welsh rugby. Can they win? Of course. Will they? .............

C'mon Wales.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 15:32:50 PM
It will be really tough but you never know.

The crowd will help surely.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 17, 2015, 15:47:50 PM
The crowd are not allowed to touch the ball Highander.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 15:56:41 PM
If I was lucky enough to be wearing a Welsh shirt and had the privilege of hearing thousands of my countrymen and women singing the best national anthem in the world, it would help me  :) 
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 17, 2015, 16:47:49 PM
Wales will certainly be happy to be going in at half time in the lead  :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 17, 2015, 16:54:07 PM
Yes close game, all to play for second half,
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 09:29:41 AM
Phil was gutted last night that Wales lost.  I even bought him a bottle of Welsh Single Malt to drink while the match was on.  Never mind, he still has some of the Whskiy left.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 18, 2015, 09:38:39 AM
YES Wales and France, outplayed, looking very much like the All blacks winning again,
But come on Scotland, give your best shot,
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 18, 2015, 09:42:25 AM
YES Wales and France, outplayed, looking very much like the All blacks winning again,
But come on Scotland, give your best shot,and Ireland have a good chance,
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 18, 2015, 09:51:49 AM
I suppose we could pick over the weaknesses in the Welsh game, and point to the absence of of some outstanding players, but decisively it was South African power in the second half that proved irresistible. Now my red shirt is in the wash and my support will concentrate on the other Celtic nations. Good luck Ireland and Scotland.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 18, 2015, 12:25:04 PM
Yes Wales did their best with all the injuries they had.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 18, 2015, 12:37:06 PM
Is there a prejudice called "hemisphericalism"? If so, I've got it!
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 18, 2015, 15:15:42 PM
Fantastic performance by the Pumas. Thrilling running rugby from them. A good comeback attempt from Ireland but blown away in the end. So NZ, SA, and Argentina through to the semis and Australia, who have already beaten England and Wales, favourites against Scotland later on. It seems the Northern countries aren't in the same league as the Southern.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: yabanci on October 18, 2015, 15:39:52 PM
Southern Hemisphericalism.  ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 15:55:35 PM
Disappointed Irishman Phil, so now he is ready to support Scotland.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 18, 2015, 16:10:38 PM
 ;D ;D :o Phils a glutton for punishment Jacqui, I bet hes finished  that
bottle of Glenfiddigh, : :) : :) : :) :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 16:40:41 PM
After the Welsh Whisky he is now back on the Scots stuff.   :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 18, 2015, 16:49:20 PM
Scotland leading by one point at half time, KEEP it going the JOCKS,
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: KKOB on October 18, 2015, 18:44:25 PM
Hmmmmmm .................... 35-34. Bummer eh ?  ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 18:50:33 PM
Difficult what to say about the result. :( :( :(

Heartbreaking yes - did the ref get to wrong ? don't know - should you be able to see out two minutes from your own line-out - yes, you should.

All that having been said I'm very proud of the squad - I didn't think they would go so close today.  :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Stuart T on October 18, 2015, 19:02:11 PM
Said my bit on the other thread but it's a very young Scotland squad with much to offer over the coming years.

The consensus of many opinions was that Scotland were a little naïve for that final lineout....should have thrown to the front and played the game out.......

.... but the referee's apparently an unmitigated coward.

Running off at the end was disgraceful (if that was what happened -  I only had radio commentary to go by and the pundits were livid).
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on October 18, 2015, 19:08:45 PM
Not normally a big union fan but that was a great effort today by Scotland and really thought they deserved more. You should indeed be proud of them Highlander
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 18, 2015, 21:05:51 PM
“Joubert’s syndrome

Joubert’s syndrome is a rare disorder affecting the brain, causing varying degrees of physical, mental and sometimes visual impairments.”

Oh you don’t say !!!!!! :( :( :(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 21:07:08 PM
Phil is sad tonight, but looking forward to the next match.  However, don't know if they make Whisky in those remainng countries.  :) 
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: KKOB on October 18, 2015, 21:15:22 PM
Well, at least the UK countries are sticking together.

One out, all out eh ?  ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on October 18, 2015, 21:24:29 PM
Quote from: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 21:07:08 PM
Phil is sad tonight, but looking forward to the next match.  However, don't know if they make Whisky in those remainng countries.   :) 

New Zealand apparently have some very good whiskies Jacqui though, as I don't drink it myself, have never tried them.   
But they do have some VERY good wines I can vouch for!    ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 18, 2015, 21:34:38 PM
Yes, love the N.Z. Wines.  He will have to be satisfied with them, because, I don't think I can get any N.Z. Whisky before next week.
Phil used to work for Shaw Saville a shipping line that travelled to N.Z. and he was very fond of New Zealand, so it has memories for him.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on October 18, 2015, 21:38:32 PM
It's certainly an amazing country to visit, we loved it   :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: philrose on October 19, 2015, 05:33:31 AM
No disgrace to Scotland, Ireland or Wales! They all played with real passion. Should make for an interesting six nations....
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 19, 2015, 15:20:13 PM
Very bad luck on Scotland, they could so easily have won. I'll now have to retire my avatar. In the next round I'll be shouting for the Pumas; I've always liked their play and there are a lot of Welsh (including Welsh language speakers) in Patagonia. Nearest thing left to a Celtic country. C'mon Argentina!
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 19, 2015, 21:48:57 PM
Can someone tell me when and where Craig Joubert played rugby union and at what competitive level ?

Just a thought   :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: yabanci on October 20, 2015, 06:04:51 AM
According to Wiki, Mr Joubert was a Corporate Banker (think I spelt that right) before taking up refereeing on a full time basis.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 20, 2015, 07:17:32 AM
 :o :o He must have banked his money on Australia. : :) : :) :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on October 24, 2015, 17:56:38 PM
Phew!  That was a bit close!!   :o :D
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: kevin3 on October 24, 2015, 23:02:16 PM

  A lot of people seem to describe Mr Joubert as something that sounds like Banker.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 24, 2015, 23:37:59 PM
My daughter would have called him something else and would have made no apology for it.

No idea where she got that unforgiving attitude from   ;)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 25, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
C'mon the Patagonian Welsh (and other Argentinians) this afternoon.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 25, 2015, 15:00:21 PM
It looks very much like N Zealnd/ Australia final.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 25, 2015, 15:59:17 PM
I think the Argies might give them a right good game.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 25, 2015, 18:14:36 PM
What  a realy good game, both teams gave all,plenty of blood and guts. 0zzys 29.Argies 15.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Stuart T on October 25, 2015, 18:43:14 PM
The Ozzies had this won from the get go.

Argies always chasing and not quite strong enough - physically or mentally.

Another 3/4 years and Argentina may well be a force to be reckoned with.

They looked nervous from the outset and (deep down) I don't think they ever believed they could actually win it.

Still - New Zealand vs. Australia is a humdinger of a final.

Of course, New Zealand will start as favourites and indeed, should win.

It's a funny old game......however, another few pennies to CCC if Australia do it.








Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 31, 2015, 13:14:58 PM
South Africa 24 Argentina 13. Argentina never in the game but I was pleased that they got a try after tremendous sustained assault at the end.

New Zealand v Australia. I was leaning towards Oz anyway but this morning I learned that Pocock, apart from being the best player at the World Cup 2015, is also a passionate human rights activist. That's decided it - I hope he gets his hands on the trophy. But I'm not expecting a great spectacle as I think NZ will close it down. Hope I'm wrong.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: davybill on October 31, 2015, 14:21:42 PM
You have been so far Colwyn. HA HA.
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Colwyn on October 31, 2015, 14:35:55 PM
Christmas Card List

-- davybill---
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2015, 15:01:06 PM
An early converted try for either side will hopefully lead to the open, running spectacle that the English organisers deserve as a suitable finale to a fabulous competition.  :)   
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on November 01, 2015, 10:53:57 AM
I hope that lunatic security guard never works again !!!

But what a magnificent gesture by Sonny Williams - what rugby is all about.   :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1efwKglwZU
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on November 01, 2015, 11:08:38 AM
Absolutely H, saw this on Facebook this morning.  Great story.

Different views of course, young lad shouldn't have run onto the pitch, security guard only doing his job etc.  : :)

Think Sonny Bill made a similar gesture after a big match when he was playing league, but not quite as big as a World Cup Winners medal!
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on November 01, 2015, 13:52:13 PM
marina - in my opinion the security was bang out of order. And I am 100% sure he would not have taken the same action if it had been a 6'8" prop from Taranaki trying to get on the pitch.

Sonny Williams comment says it all for me

"If that was a younger brother or cousin, I would have given the security guard a hiding."
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on November 01, 2015, 16:18:24 PM
I'm sure you're right about that Highlander, maybe the security guard was showing the All Black's his tackling skills!  Either way they didn't look particularly impressed. 

I hadn't seen Sonny Bill's comment but would certainly made good viewing, and it was nice to see him take the young lad back to the crowd to make sure nothing else happened to him.

By the way the comments I quoted above weren't mine, just some I'd seen on Facebook.  But then again you get hundreds of idiot comments on there every day!  : :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on November 01, 2015, 20:42:17 PM
Shame on you sir !

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Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: Highlander on November 01, 2015, 22:20:07 PM
Well done World Rugby - they have given Sonny Williams another medal.

Only as it should be.   :)
Title: Re: The Big Match
Post by: marina on November 01, 2015, 22:37:24 PM
Yep, just seen this!  Great ending to a great story    :)