The Rugby Thread

[Buzzo]

Did you go Zapater?

[Zapater]

Did you go Zapater?

Yes, I did. It was a great experience. Atmosphere is amazing and I have been having a great time here, especially seeing so many of my old buddies. Gambled on one of those third party sites and was pleasantly surprised with my seat, was right by a lot of the action. Definitely lucky with the rain too as I wasn't undercover. I've drunk my weight in Guinness in the last couple of days and I'm flying out tomorrow. Will definitely come back to Ireland again to explore at a more leisurely pace. The hospitality and banter has been top notch.

Went partying afterwards and there was definitely disparity in perception between what happened between those in the stadium and those who watched on TV. I'll need to see some highlights to get another view of some of the yellows but we squeezed/suffocated them and the ref didn't have much choice. We may have gotten a little lucky with one or two incidents but hard to tell.

Feel like the tour should be over but one more go against Wales to pull off a perfect campaign.

[Buzzo]

Yes, I did. It was a great experience. Atmosphere is amazing and I have been having a great time here, especially seeing so many of my old buddies. Gambled on one of those third party sites and was pleasantly surprised with my seat, was right by a lot of the action. Definitely lucky with the rain too as I wasn't undercover. I've drunk my weight in Guinness in the last couple of days and I'm flying out tomorrow. Will definitely come back to Ireland again to explore at a more leisurely pace. The hospitality and banter has been top notch.

Went partying afterwards and there was definitely disparity in perception between what happened between those in the stadium and those who watched on TV. I'll need to see some highlights to get another view of some of the yellows but we squeezed/suffocated them and the ref didn't have much choice. We may have gotten a little lucky with one or two incidents but hard to tell.

Feel like the tour should be over but one more go against Wales to pull off a perfect campaign.

Awesome sounds like a great day out!

I agree on the yellows, really the red had little choice and if anything was lenient in not carding when he gave a penalty try (tho that would have put Ireland down to 11). Obviously the home crowd aren’t going to like that number of decisions going against them and that number of cards but the constant infringing made it fairly inevitable.

[Irishnev]

Yes, I did. It was a great experience. Atmosphere is amazing and I have been having a great time here, especially seeing so many of my old buddies. Gambled on one of those third party sites and was pleasantly surprised with my seat, was right by a lot of the action. Definitely lucky with the rain too as I wasn't undercover. I've drunk my weight in Guinness in the last couple of days and I'm flying out tomorrow. Will definitely come back to Ireland again to explore at a more leisurely pace. The hospitality and banter has been top notch.

Went partying afterwards and there was definitely disparity in perception between what happened between those in the stadium and those who watched on TV. I'll need to see some highlights to get another view of some of the yellows but we squeezed/suffocated them and the ref didn't have much choice. We may have gotten a little lucky with one or two incidents but hard to tell.

Feel like the tour should be over but one more go against Wales to pull off a perfect campaign.

If you do come back I’d suggest go west and try for a Connaught ir Munster games vs a touring SA side and I’ll give you an itinerary

Awesome sounds like a great day out!

I agree on the yellows, really the red had little choice and if anything was lenient in not carding when he gave a penalty try (tho that would have put Ireland down to 11). Obviously the home crowd aren’t going to like that number of decisions going against them and that number of cards but the constant infringing made it fairly inevitable.

SA are head and shoulders above everyone now, we are not the force we were but they dismantled us

[Buzzo]

If you do come back I’d suggest go west and try for a Connaught ir Munster games vs a touring SA side and I’ll give you an itinerary



SA are head and shoulders above everyone now, we are not the force we were but they dismantled us

Yeah they are playing a different level than anyone else. The pressure they were putting on Orepand lead to all of the infringements - it was desperation.

I still think you lot are decent, maybe not quite what you were but still a very good team.

Worryingly, England look excellent again…:

[Sus]

Yeah they are playing a different level than anyone else. The pressure they were putting on Orepand lead to all of the infringements - it was desperation.

I still think you lot are decent, maybe not quite what you were but still a very good team.

Worryingly, England look excellent again…:

They do don’t they? Annoyingly well set up for 6 Nations

Was really hoping the argies would get over the line after the whistle today, sigh

[Zapater]

If you do come back I’d suggest go west and try for a Connaught ir Munster games vs a touring SA side and I’ll give you an itinerary

Thanks bud, will definitely send you a message prior to organising my next trip.

[Buzzo]

South Africa absolutely humiliating Wales here. 68-0 with ten mins to go.

[Irishnev]

Thanks bud, will definitely send you a message prior to organising my next trip.

Would be happy to

South Africa absolutely humiliating Wales here. 68-0 with ten mins to go.

I’ve been saying it for ages, they are miles clear of the rest now and not slowing down FFS

[Buzzo]

Yep miles ahead, and Wales are rotten right now. Not a great match up for them. Esterhuizen has been incredible.

Etzebeth with a red at 73-0 up on 78 mins with a blatant and very ugly eye gouge.

And now kicking off again.

[Buzzo]

0-73 FT

Record pumping for the Welsh.

First time they’ve been nilled at home in 33 years.

[Slinky Skills]

Blimey, we (Wales) are absolutely ****e. Just when you think things can't get any worse.

[Irishnev]

This was scumbag behavior - I still remember Schalk Berger getting away with one vs the Lions! Ezebeth should get a long ban

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[Buzzo]

Looks like there was a bit of provocation, but suspect we won’t be seeing Eben for a few months.

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[Irishnev]

Of course Scotland

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