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Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:54 pm**

Simian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:45 pm Even by Eddie Jones standards, this seems bonkers

Betcha Rennie never thought of this.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:26 pm**

Simian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:45 pm Even by Eddie Jones standards, this seems bonkers

A very interesting squad, to say the least. Eddie moves in mysterious ways.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:29 pm**

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:54 pm
Simian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:45 pm Even by Eddie Jones standards, this seems bonkers
Betcha Rennie never thought of this.

As a Glasgow guy, rennie was good at everything but building fit he future (bit divisive too I suppose). This feels like Jones laying lack of forward thinking at his door, while being confident this RWC won’t be a disaster.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:32 pm**

Scotland topping the group. You heard it hear first. And possibly last.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:33 pm**

Also I've been drinking at the Edinburgh festival for three days solid.

Posted: **Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:00 pm**

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:54 pm
Simian wrote: ↑Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:45 pm Even by Eddie Jones standards, this seems bonkers
Betcha Rennie never thought of this.

He wouldn't be alone at that bar.

Posted: **Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:59 am**

Eddie Jones is going to be absolute dynamite this world cup. They should have a live feed of everything he's doing and saying.

Posted: **Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:12 am**

assfly wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:59 am Eddie Jones is going to be absolute dynamite this world cup. They should have a live feed of everything he's doing and saying.

Posted: **Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:23 am**

Rumours starting to swirl that WR are threatening to double Sextons ban due to shenanigans in Portugal

Posted: **Sat Aug 12, 2023 5:23 pm**

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:23 am Rumours starting to swirl that WR are threatening to double Sextons ban due to shenanigans in Portugal

Good. It's absolute bullshit. Cheating Irish bastards

Posted: **Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:51 pm**

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:23 am Rumours starting to swirl that WR are threatening to double Sextons ban due to shenanigans in Portugal

I am willing to bet pints that this will not happen.

Posted: **Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:05 pm**

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:51 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:23 am Rumours starting to swirl that WR are threatening to double Sextons ban due to shenanigans in Portugal
I am willing to bet pints that this will not happen.

Not a chance, even if it is true.

Just like Farrell is not going to miss much/any of the RWC

Posted: **Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:42 pm**

Anybody catch the GBR Aus podcast yet?
With Gits, Two Dads and Drew
I think its bloody great
Much better, and in particular entertaining, than the UK version

Posted: **Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:54 pm**

Slick wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:23 am Rumours starting to swirl that WR are threatening to double Sextons ban due to shenanigans in Portugal

Zebo is about to be named in French squad also.

Posted: **Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:50 pm**

Cartman wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:42 pm Anybody catch the GBR Aus podcast yet?
With Gits, Two Dads and Drew
I think its bloody great
Much better, and in particular entertaining, than the UK version

Love it. Watched the last few instalments. Hilarious when Gits was drunk..

Also the one in the restaurant with Dan Carter was fun too.

I agree.. way better than the English version... Drew and Gits in particular are funny.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am**

Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:45 am**

laurent wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

Bit of a blow for France, gutting for N’Tamack

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:54 am**

laurent wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

Ahh fuck, what a shame.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:01 am**

laurent wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

Sad news, world cup dream over. Hopefully we don't see any more of these.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:05 am**

Home World Cup as well. Rotten luck.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:12 am**

laurent wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

Jesus, cruel luck.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:53 am**

Poor lad. I was really hoping to see him and du Pont put on a show together.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:54 am**

assfly wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:53 am Poor lad. I was really hoping to see him and du Pont put on a show together.

Really sad indeed.

And for France, couple weeks to build a new pair of half-back.

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:16 am**

Rumour heard here recently to the effect that Eddie J could be headed back to Japan as head coach after WC.

Okay, I know it is just the Daily Mail but for what it's worth

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... rance.html

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:17 am**

laurent wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:41 am Ntamack is out of the worldcup

Cruciates...

A major blow to France

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:39 pm**

Kiwias wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:16 am Rumour heard here recently to the effect that Eddie J could be headed back to Japan as head coach after WC.

Okay, I know it is just the Daily Mail but for what it's worth

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... rance.html

That would be incredible
With the inexperienced squad he picked surely not

Posted: **Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:15 pm**

EnergiseR2 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:18 am The lucky luvky bastards. Torq must be pulling it off himself

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:19 am**

assfly wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:59 am Eddie Jones is going to be absolute dynamite this world cup. They should have a live feed of everything he's doing and saying.

He is going fully mental. The hat! "Give yourself uppercuts, boys..."

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:24 am**

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:19 am
assfly wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:59 am Eddie Jones is going to be absolute dynamite this world cup. They should have a live feed of everything he's doing and saying.

He is going fully mental. The hat! "Give yourself uppercuts, boys..."

He's quality at media conferences...

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:59 am**

boere wors wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:19 am He is going fully mental. The hat! "Give yourself uppercuts, boys..."

Unbelievable. He hasn't even got on the plane yet.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:08 am**

Not really endearing himself (even further) with Aussie media, is he? If they continue to lose, the Press with crucify his short arse!

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:27 am**

Playing the old taking the pressure of the players card?

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:30 am**

handyman wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:27 am Playing the old taking the pressure of the players card?

Won't last. He was very quick to blame the players in his time managing England.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:35 am**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:08 am Not really endearing himself (even further) with Aussie media, is he? If they continue to lose, the Press with crucify his short arse!

I don't think he gives two rats' arses about how the media treat him. He has got more than enough "fuck you" money in the bank.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:38 am**

Kiwias wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:35 am
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:08 am Not really endearing himself (even further) with Aussie media, is he? If they continue to lose, the Press with crucify his short arse!
I don't think he gives two rats' arses about how the media treat him. He has got more than enough "fuck you" money in the bank.

True. Only way to sort him out would be to sack him if Aussies lose their first two games and replace him with Clive Woodward.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:05 am**

Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:38 am
Kiwias wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:35 am
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:08 am Not really endearing himself (even further) with Aussie media, is he? If they continue to lose, the Press with crucify his short arse!
I don't think he gives two rats' arses about how the media treat him. He has got more than enough "fuck you" money in the bank.
True. Only way to sort him out would be to sack him if Aussies lose their first two games and replace him with Clive Woodward.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:07 am**

It must be the most toxic environment to be working under him, players and staff. I can't imagine otherwise.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:12 am**

Really tired of how often we see people excuse Eddie's behaviour as some sort of tactic to deflect attention away from the team. The simpler answer is that he's an absolute prick who treats people like shit, especially if they challenge him in any way.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:20 am**

JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:12 am Really tired of how often we see people excuse Eddie's behaviour as some sort of tactic to deflect attention away from the team. The simpler answer is that he's an absolute prick who treats people like shit, especially if they challenge him in any way.

Yeah, this.

Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:21 am**

Slick wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:20 am
JM2K6 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:12 am Really tired of how often we see people excuse Eddie's behaviour as some sort of tactic to deflect attention away from the team. The simpler answer is that he's an absolute prick who treats people like shit, especially if they challenge him in any way.
Yeah, this.

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