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by Marylandolorian
Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

It’s a bit drastic but I get your frustration, I did the same during the PSA era with the big difference that we were losing most of the time with a majority of guy who shouldn’t have been selected. I agree with your list of players that are underperforming right now, but still 14 wins in row :thumb...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Six Nations Predictions Thread: Final Round
Replies: 221
Views: 6145

Re: Six Nations Predictions Thread: WEEK 2

Ireland 19 France 18
Scotland 23 Wales 14
England 35 Italy 13
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

So same team than last week.
Ollivon is the only one that I’m not too happy to see this time, he made a lot of costly mistakes during the Autumn series and was awful against Italy (3pen, 1yellow). Roumat could be a good call, but I guess we’ll never know.
by Marylandolorian
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Six Nations Predictions Thread: WEEK 1
Replies: 64
Views: 1918

Re: Six Nations Predictions Thread: WEEK 1

Slick wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:56 pm
clydecloggie wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:48 pm
clydecloggie wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:32 am Wales 3 Ireland 19
England 21 Scotland 20
Italy 18 France 32
6+7+9 = 22.

Solid start but need to up my game.
Do you not need to get the winner right?
It’ll make sense, if you have one wrong you are out
by Marylandolorian
Sun Feb 05, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2023 Six Nations
Replies: 3230
Views: 61060

Re: 2023 Six Nations

First half 10 penalties against France :thumbdown:
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official Italian Rugby Fred
Replies: 106
Views: 5128

Re: The Official Italian Rugby Fred

Is Garbisi injured? A lot of Italian names in that team! Yes he is, but he may be available against England Two Cents rugby did a video about number of foreign born players in each squad and Italy only had 6, however there's several players missing like Ioane, Halafihi, Nemer, Faiva who would be in...
by Marylandolorian
Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Six Nations Predictions Thread: WEEK 1
Replies: 64
Views: 1918

Re: Six Nations Predictions Thread: WEEK 1

Wales 17…….. Ireland 33
England 23….Scotland 18
Italy 13……….. France 38
by Marylandolorian
Thu Feb 02, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

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While the XV of France is finishing preparing the Six Nations Tournament against Italy on Sunday, Bernard Laporte, resigning president of the FFR, visited les Bleus this Thursday at their hotel in Capbreton..

L'Équipe

Berny to the 51% :spin
by Marylandolorian
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

Denis Charvet, s’est confié sur le duel entre Romain Ntamack et Matthieu Jalibert : « C’est dur de choisir. Ce sont deux styles différents. J’adore celui de Jalibert. Il ne rentre pas dans la case du demi d’ouverture classique. C’est un diamant, j’ai rarement vu aussi doué à ce poste. Sur le talent ...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

I won’t enter the discussion of who should start in 10 or 15, but my only surprise is Villiere, whatever he did in the past, he played only 65 minutes this season, it might have been a good opportunity to see Dumortier, I don't care about Ramos v Jaminet for the Italy game. The continued selection ...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

I won’t enter the discussion of who should start in 10 or 15, but my only surprise is Villiere, whatever he did in the past, he played only 65 minutes this season, it might have been a good opportunity to see Dumortier,
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2023 Six Nations
Replies: 3230
Views: 61060

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Give me Benjamin Kayser and David Flatman, then someone who can actually give good insight into the kicking game as well, and I'd be happy for most matches. Everyone can gush over a pretty backs move, but those first two bring the forwards game to life as well, and someone to actually show just how...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2023 Six Nations
Replies: 3230
Views: 61060

Re: 2023 Six Nations

Paddington Bear wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:42 am Barbour jackets are great, haters can hate all they want
I got a Ted Baker few years ago and love it .
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2023 Six Nations
Replies: 3230
Views: 61060

Re: 2023 Six Nations

I think France, Scotland and Wales are all in danger against them. I think Twickenham is a step too far though, if not the England team. Fair enough, you clearly have a more positive view of them than me, I don't think they'll pose France any trouble at all. They got royally humped by SA in their l...
by Marylandolorian
Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

^^^ Yep, I agree about Ntamak, but so far in the last 2 years, he hasn’t made a huge mistake that costed us a game, like Dulin - Lopez and others did in the past, he’s also a reliable defender. Maybe next time • BECOGNEE Alexandre • BOUDEHENT Paul • CAMARA Yacouba • CHALUREAU Bastien• CRETIN Dylan •...
by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Head Contact & Red Cards
Replies: 213
Views: 4118

Re: Head Contact & Red Cards

Sandstorm wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:59 pm
Friendly fire is rarer, but it happens. However making Union strictly 1on1 doesn’t sound like a good plan to me.
Not that rare, last weekend, both players out . But I agree restricting 1on1 isn’t a good idea .

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by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

sockwithaticket wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 3:06 pm +1


Glaws vs. Bordeaux for me now. Expect Leinster vs. Racing to result in a comfortable Leinster win.
Same, even with a win Bordeaux won’t qualify but it should be a nice game.
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

2 red cards for the Saints , good job :clap:
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:05 pm Easy to see why Dulin is nowhere on the intl radar. Everything he has done in this 30 mins has been wrong and FB is all about making the right calls.
Typical Dulin, one good action and 2 very bad ones .
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 21, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

Northampton/ la Rochelle, boring, 3 passes-ruck, in 35 minutes Nor 9 penalties LaR 6.
by Marylandolorian
Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Sleep
Replies: 64
Views: 1588

Re: Sleep

Good reading, Dr Facer has previously consulted with Henley Business School, British Athletics, the Australian National Rugby League etc

I was owl until 30, now lark.

https://theconversation.com/morning-lar ... nce-106486
by Marylandolorian
Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:09 pm
Marylandolorian wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:36 pm
TheFrog wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:53 pm Is Lucu injured?
Yes, sprained ankle this weekend against the sharks.
I'm happier with Le Garrec in. No idea how Ntamack keeps a slot on form.
Me too and I hope he’ll do a good job under pressure like Lucu was doing
by Marylandolorian
Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

:lol:

European Cup

Nation Winners—Runners-up
🇫🇷 France -10……….16
🇪🇺 England-10———5
🇮🇪 Ireland—7———-5
by Marylandolorian
Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

TheFrog wrote: Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:53 pm Is Lucu injured?
Yes, sprained ankle this weekend against the sharks.
by Marylandolorian
Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Biden and US politics catchall
Replies: 6582
Views: 292206

Re: President Biden and US politics catchall

Yeah right, first it wasn’t a bill it was a resolution by only few Cowboy ment lawmakers that proposed to ban the sale of new EVs in the entire state by 2035, but the measure was shot down after a lively debate, this was because California's plans to make gasoline-powered cars illegal in 2035.
by Marylandolorian
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

The 42 Talonneur : Gaëtan Barlot (Castres), Teddy Baubigny (Toulon), Julien Marchand (Toulouse). Pilier : Uini Atonio (La Rochelle), Cyril Baille (Toulouse), Sipili Falatea (Bordeaux-Bègles), Mohamed Haouas (Montpellier), Dany Priso (Toulon), Reda Wardi (La Rochelle). Deuxième-ligne : Bastien Chalur...
by Marylandolorian
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 7063
Views: 139687

Re: Wordle

Wordle 575 3/6* ⬜⬜🟩🟨⬜ 🟨🟨🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Anyone with the same problem, blue squares instead of the yellow or green ones when looking at this thread? I can see the Y&G if I quote someone . I’m on Safari or safari Brave/iPad . https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse3.mm.bing.net%2...
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

fishfoodie wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:07 pm Only took 24' for Connacht to secure the TBP :roll:
Not surprising, Brive is 13th and might be relegate next season.
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

Sharks have already qualified. 7 points is enough. I want them to bliksem them hard. Sending C teams deserve it. B team, why send their top team knowing that they cannot qualified having already lost 2 games. Posters here repeatedly told you that only 4 Top14 teams can play both competitions, UBB i...
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

Hope the Sharks rip them apart. 60+ A bonus point win is all we need. Should qualify then for last 16 Remember Sharks sent a B team to the URC Sharks have already qualified. 7 points is enough. I want them to bliksem them hard. Sending C teams deserve it. B team, why send their top team knowing tha...
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup
Replies: 3584
Views: 65488

Re: 2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

Sards wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:11 pmCmaan Sharks
It should be an easy win, Bordeaux sent a mix group, half are rookies or coming back from injuries.

Thursday’s practice

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by Marylandolorian
Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Where are you on the whole gender thing?
Replies: 229
Views: 9322

Re: Where are you on the whole gender thing?

Not to digress, but while this thread is not totally without some hiccups, it is pretty impressive that it has actually managed to actually contain some debate and hasn’t devolved into an utter shitshow as it surely would have on PR, especially considering this is a highly-charged issue. Case in po...
by Marylandolorian
Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Entertaining Pictures Thread
Replies: 1866
Views: 187994

Re: The Entertaining Pictures Thread

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by Marylandolorian
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Entertaining Pictures Thread
Replies: 1866
Views: 187994

Re: The Entertaining Pictures Thread

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by Marylandolorian
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

We’ll know Monday if it’s only a little tear muscle (glute maybe) or the quadricep like last year Now Chabal, WTF ? disgusted by all of them. https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites/Chabal-aurait-beneficie-d-une-irregularite-dans-la-vente-de-billets-pour-la-coupe-du-monde/1373274 FFS. France just c...
by Marylandolorian
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:05 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux
Replies: 1054
Views: 49495

Re: Le Taupe XIV et la mégalomanie d'un secretaire d'état ripoux

We’ll know Monday if it’s only a little tear muscle (glute maybe) or the quadricep like last year

Now Chabal, WTF ? disgusted by all of them.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Actualites ... de/1373274
by Marylandolorian
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Joke Thread
Replies: 304
Views: 34572

Re: The Joke Thread

PCPhil wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:04 pm
GogLais wrote: Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:04 pm Not jokes as such but I’ve catching up with the Bird/Fortune George Parr stuff on YouTube. Brilliant.
Ditto. Loved it at the time but it’s even funnier as its mostly come true!
Didn’t know them, watched the Admiral, very funny. I’ll watch more sketches for sure.
by Marylandolorian
Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Things that don't deserve their own thread
Replies: 2643
Views: 140898

Re: Things that don't deserve their own thread

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