These your girls remote, I think I recognise the one at the back….slack Alice I believe? Masky loves animals in general, particularly dogs, not liking these American imports though! Masky
I was going to be derogatory but couldn't lower myself. Some of the older ewes with my wife and daughter.
Caught a salmon on Friday, a city win this afternoon, Wales stuff Australia this evening. Does life get any better?
Couple big games today. Just watching the warm up. Gareth Anscombe has pulled up with a groin. Only just come back after a year out with a knee. Devastated for the guy.
Another day of nip and tuck games with a few surprises. After missing a relatively easy kick to beat Georgia (it ended a draw), Portugal finally got their first ever win at a RWC, beating Fiji. However, Fiji got a losing bonus point which meant Australia miss out on a quarter final for the first time ever . Argentina eventually beat Japan in a high scoring game and will be Wales' opponents in the quarters. Some huge games next week. Ireland, World ranked 1, will play NZ and hosts France, play SA. On the weaker side of the draw. Wales play Argentina and England face Fiji. Unfortunately, Wales no 8 Faletau broke his arm in yesterday's game so misses out with ex young Bluebird Aaron Wainwright likely to move from the blindside to no 8. Some big crowds at the games with most sold out. Welsh 10, Dan Biggar, has been wooing the French crowds and media by conducting all his interviews in fluent French, having moved out there to play about a year ago. I've already planned my weekend around the 4 games.
Thought back to this conversation when I read the link below. Doesn't cover SH teams, just the 6 nations. Scotland hardly have a home born player in their squad. Makes an interesting read. https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2... of Scotland's,born players are not homegrown
So that's the Scots, the Irish and us gone. I imagine England's adventure will end in the semis. Wales did better than I expected but a major rebuild is needed now. Hopefully Gatland will take on the challenge.
Wales stopped playing after 20 minutes, which coincided with a change in ref. In the last 20 minutes, they then tried to play too much. The injuries cost us. Liam Williams and Biggar were walking wounded and should have come off earlier. Tompkins being off for an HIA was costly. Dont know how their player got away with it. Hey ho. Better than expected. It was a cracking game that could have gone either way. Quality from both sides. Looking forward to SA v France tonight. If its half as good as the Ireland game it will be an enjoyable watch.
