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scrubbedexpat133

Sep 18th 2015 5:39 am

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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11752232)

I dont disagree but its a typical media or stunt done to take the piss (not disrespect) to wind them up something Brits are famous for.
Politically incorrect Yes but funny Yes to some.

Of course.....:thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with a wind up but would not want to see the England team doing it

BristolUK

Sep 18th 2015 5:57 am

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I seem to remember an awful lot of insults and disrespect directed at England from the host nation's media last time.

Where was the last one held? Oh yes, New Zealand.

scrubbedexpat133

Sep 18th 2015 6:59 am

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Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11752247)

I seem to remember an awful lot of insults and disrespect directed at England from the host nation's media last time.

Where was the last one held? Oh yes, New Zealand.

Bloody colony dwellers :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oink	Sep 18th 2015 7:35 am

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Originally Posted by Alex2201 (Post 11752220)

Actually dont like that. The Hakka is a cultural ritual and should be faced but not disrespected. Cheap media stunt.

I used to play with a kiwi lad and he explained to me that they saw it perfectly acceptable to stand and face the Haka as it was a formal challenge and it showed mutual respect for your opponent.

It's a load of self indulgent bollocks and it deserves all the piss-take it gets. If they did it in their dressing room it would be one thing but they have the temerity to subject everyone else to it.

Plus, the fact we're playing teams like Fiji and Tonga and taking the games seriously shows just how silly international rugby is. :rofl:

Alan2005

Sep 19th 2015 6:38 am

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Japan beating SA is a bit of a surprise.

Tirytory

Sep 19th 2015 6:53 am

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11753034)

Japan beating SA is a bit of a surprise.

Oh they were so happy!!!

JamesM

Sep 19th 2015 7:38 am

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Originally Posted by Tirytory (Post 11753039)

Oh they were so happy!!!

Me too. My neighbours think Im a psychopath.

Half my family is South African. Ive been trolling Facebook now for 3 hours :-)

Tangram

Sep 20th 2015 3:27 am

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Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 11753050)

Me too. My neighbours think Im a psychopath.

Half my family is South African. Ive been trolling Facebook now for 3 hours :-)

Probably the best game I've seen for 10 years

Oink	Sep 20th 2015 4:39 am

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Watched a bit of the Ireland - Canada game. The bits I saw were very funny. :rofl:

IJ157

Sep 20th 2015 4:54 am

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11753034)

Japan beating SA is a bit of a surprise.

Understatement of the board!

IJ157

Sep 20th 2015 5:00 am

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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11752340)

It's a load of self indulgent bollocks and it deserves all the piss-take it gets. If they did it in their dressing room it would be one thing but they have the temerity to subject everyone else to it.

Plus, the fact we're playing teams like Fiji and Tonga and taking the games seriously shows just how silly international rugby is. :rofl:

Completely agree.

IJ157

Sep 26th 2015 5:00 am

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Canada played really well today. Got a bonus point, but could have won the game.

Tirytory

Sep 26th 2015 1:40 pm

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What a game! One very happy welsh person over here living with a slightly less happy Englishman:rofl:

BristolUK

Sep 26th 2015 2:08 pm

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Originally Posted by Tirytory (Post 11758604)

What a game! One very happy welsh person over here living with a slightly less happy Englishman:rofl:

I thought you might be happy.

I'd like to know where the English discipline has gone. For 3 or 4 years now they've been giving away penalties as if they've just started playing and haven't got used to the rules yet. :confused:

Added to the ongoing inability to turn promising attacks into points it's a recipe for failure.

Paul_Shepherd

Sep 28th 2015 4:16 am

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Originally Posted by Tirytory (Post 11758604)

What a game! One very happy welsh person over here living with a slightly less happy Englishman:rofl:

Yes what a nail biter!!! it was so close all the way through! I think my roar of approval following that superb Welsh try drown out the Jays fans watching the other screen....they looked a bit confused at first until they realised that the game i was watching was far more exciting! ;)

I didnt understand why England chose to take possession of the ball that late in the game, when they could have took the kick and tied with Wales....a strange decision, but im happy with it! I also collected my winnings of three pints one from each individual who I had made a bet with! it was a happy afternoon! lol. :thumbsup:

I also watched the Canada Italy game....another excellent game! Canada played so well! full of passion!! they deserved to win that, they were unlucky.

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