1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Off Topic Ospreys, Wales & BIL

Discussion in 'Swansea City' started by Taffvalerowdy, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    #1481
  2. PGFWhite

    PGFWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    12,677
    Likes Received:
    6,938
    Let’s hope the rugger boys give us something th cheer tomorrow!
     
    #1482
  3. daimungeezer

    daimungeezer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2013
    Messages:
    8,793
    Likes Received:
    15,021
    The conditions will probably not be great and if we have the accuracy and the low penalty count like the England game, then we will win. Our defence is better, it's the handling errors that kill momentum. Should be a close scoreline, Wales for me.
     
    #1483
    glamexile likes this.
  4. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    Not sure how the boys will play after such an eventful week in Hensol and the Liberty
     
    #1484
  5. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    #1485
  6. FrankfurterBlue

    FrankfurterBlue Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Messages:
    3,350
    Likes Received:
    2,623
    #1486
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.
  7. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    My experience of them is that they ask to borrow your watch and then proceed to tell you the time <laugh>
     
    #1487
  8. PGFWhite

    PGFWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    12,677
    Likes Received:
    6,938
    Not sure what happened in the second half but I think we got out of jail there. A hard fought win and the reds go marching on!
     
    #1488
  9. 55282

    55282 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2014
    Messages:
    15,103
    Likes Received:
    18,557
    Why are Italy in this competition?

    Honest question.
     
    #1489
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.
  10. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    So England can look good?
     
    #1490

  11. PGFWhite

    PGFWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    12,677
    Likes Received:
    6,938
    To develop the sport. They've come a long way in a short space of time but seem to be going backwards at the moment. It wasn't that long ago that Wales lost 62-5 at Twickers…………...
     
    #1491
  12. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    But would Italy beat Georgia?
     
    #1492
  13. PGFWhite

    PGFWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    12,677
    Likes Received:
    6,938
    Maybe not on current form, but that wasn't the question! The Six Nations is, in effect, a Private Club or a Closed Shop, from which there is no relegation and no one else can gain access to.

    If European International rugby is to develop further then there should be divisions, but that is unlikely to happen with the introduction of the proposed International League, which in effect is a Private Club or Closed Shop, which excludes the South Sea Island and everyone else!!
     
    #1493
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.
  14. FrankfurterBlue

    FrankfurterBlue Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2011
    Messages:
    3,350
    Likes Received:
    2,623
    And they get that wrong too!!!
     
    #1494
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.
  15. daimungeezer

    daimungeezer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2013
    Messages:
    8,793
    Likes Received:
    15,021
    I reckon we've played 3 good halves of rugby out of 8 and we're playing for the Grand Slam next week! The penalty count was bad but at least we showed some accuracy in keeping possession, when we had it, and the defence was immense. We'll need a definite improvement to beat Ireland though.

    I have a sneaky feeling France might upset Ireland today, which would help us next week if they've nothing to play for. Roll on Saturday!
     
    #1495
    neveroffsidereff likes this.
  16. 55282

    55282 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2014
    Messages:
    15,103
    Likes Received:
    18,557
    And who do you think will be "invited" to the International League?
     
    #1496
  17. Taffvalerowdy

    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2011
    Messages:
    126,379
    Likes Received:
    225,133
    NZ
    Australia
    South Africa
    Argentina
    England
    France
    Ireland
    Italy
    Scotland
    Wales
    Fiji
    Japan
     
    #1497
  18. 55282

    55282 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2014
    Messages:
    15,103
    Likes Received:
    18,557
    Fukn hell.....when do they propose to play that league?
    And what happens to club rugby?
    And what about the Lions tours?
     
    #1498
  19. PGFWhite

    PGFWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    12,677
    Likes Received:
    6,938
    It’s been in the news all week.
     
    #1499
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.
  20. 55282

    55282 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2014
    Messages:
    15,103
    Likes Received:
    18,557
    Not seen it.Read bout Ospreys and Scarlets
     
    #1500
    Taffvalerowdy likes this.

Share This Page