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Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:39 pm
by sockwithaticket
Take your pick of pens. Not much of a wrap in that tackle on Itoje.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:41 pm
by Hal Jordan
Blake wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:33 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:28 pm
The unions doing well to convince that these games are not all about the cold hard cash.
Ireland in purple so as not to clash with red and white, England who are normally in white, in red, and Tonga, normally in red in white
I fucking hate this "away jersey" and "special edition jersey" nonsense that has crept into the game.
The amount of jersey clashes over the last 5 years because of a team wearing an alternate jersey is completely unacceptable. The fact that Australia and Argentina can have a jersey colour clash speaks volumes.
All to sell a bit merch? Are people actually buying these? Most of the time they are shit.
The English one is Sunday League football level of looking like a knock off.
Remember the purple monstrosity sported in that God-awful game against Argentina back in the late noughties? Ugh.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:46 pm
by Slick
HQ buzzing
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:47 pm
by Hal Jordan
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:46 pmHQ buzzing
Flies around the corpse?
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm
by PCPhil
I don’t know why but it still shocks me that England keep giving away penalties year after year after year by thinking, “The ref won’t spot this.”
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm
by Blake
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:38 pm
Blake wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:33 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:28 pm
The unions doing well to convince that these games are not all about the cold hard cash.
Ireland in purple so as not to clash with red and white, England who are normally in white, in red, and Tonga, normally in red in white
I fucking hate this "away jersey" and "special edition jersey" nonsense that has crept into the game.
The amount of jersey clashes over the last 5 years because of a team wearing an alternate jersey is completely unacceptable. The fact that Australia and Argentina can have a jersey colour clash speaks volumes.
All to sell a bit merch? Are people actually buying these? Most of the time they are shit.
Yeah, I can't imagine they sell many.
However, I think they are obliged by their contracts with the manufacturer to wear the change strip at least once per season.
Were it me I'd be telling any potential supplier that since kit clashes occur so rarely we'd be having just the one change strip for a full world cup cycle rather than a new one each season.
I always liked the tradition in rugby that it was the home team to change their strip in the event of a jersey clash. It seemed like such a nice gesture of hospitality to help out the traveling team so that they didn't have to lug around 2 sets of kit. It's a pity we seemed to have abandoned it in an attempt to appease the kit suppliers. You just have to look at the collar situation (or what Puma have done to Bulls kits over the years) to realise many of these manufacturers have no real feel or understanding of the traditions of the game. Just a bunch of ponytails in a design office somewhere.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:52 pm
by Hal Jordan
PCPhil wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm
I don’t know why but it still shocks me that England keep giving away penalties year after year after year by thinking, “The ref won’t spot this.”
And another at the 5m line lineout.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:54 pm
by Slick
Agree, Blake
The Tongan 10 is annoyingly crap at kicking and I don’t understand why they are not competing in the air at all.
I like the cut of the England full backs jib
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:57 pm
by Ymx
That dive
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:59 pm
by Jock42
Blake wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:38 pm
Blake wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:33 pm
I fucking hate this "away jersey" and "special edition jersey" nonsense that has crept into the game.
The amount of jersey clashes over the last 5 years because of a team wearing an alternate jersey is completely unacceptable. The fact that Australia and Argentina can have a jersey colour clash speaks volumes.
All to sell a bit merch? Are people actually buying these? Most of the time they are shit.
Yeah, I can't imagine they sell many.
However, I think they are obliged by their contracts with the manufacturer to wear the change strip at least once per season.
Were it me I'd be telling any potential supplier that since kit clashes occur so rarely we'd be having just the one change strip for a full world cup cycle rather than a new one each season.
I always liked the tradition in rugby that it was the home team to change their strip in the event of a jersey clash. It seemed like such a nice gesture of hospitality to help out the traveling team so that they didn't have to lug around 2 sets of kit. It's a pity we seemed to have abandoned it in an attempt to appease the kit suppliers. You just have to look at the collar situation (or what Puma have done to Bulls kits over the years) to realise many of these manufacturers have no real feel or understanding of the traditions of the game. Just a bunch of ponytails in a design office somewhere.
But surely the teams are in control of this, they're the customer after all. If the team wants a collar and the supplier comes back with a design minus a collar you tell them to about turn and change it, no?
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:07 pm
by sockwithaticket
Slade continuing to gather material for his England lowlights video.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:08 pm
by Blake
Jock42 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:59 pm
But surely the teams are in control of this, they're the customer after all. If the team wants a collar and the supplier comes back with a design minus a collar you tell them to about turn and change it, no?
You'd think so, but I actually have no idea what those contracts and negotiations look like.
I wouldn't be surprised if the unions/clubs are just happy when some apparel manufacturer is willing to do their kits.
Not actually sure if clubs/unions pay the manufacturers, or if the manufacturers bid to be a sponsor an load the offering with jerseys and other kit and the one that offers most gets the contract...their incentive being revenue on replica and other merch sales.
Either way, you'd think the team brand managers would have some input in design...
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:08 pm
by Hal Jordan
How the fuck did Laws get to him?
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:08 pm
by sturginho
Dropped it!
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:08 pm
by Oxbow
I love Courtney Lawes, and not just platonically.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:08 pm
by Slick
Lawes is a fantastic rugby player
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:09 pm
by Hal Jordan
Also, should have dived for it.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:10 pm
by Slick
Curry is taking an absolute battering today, getting smashed every time he gets the ball
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:11 pm
by Hal Jordan
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:10 pm
Curry is taking an absolute battering today, getting smashed every time he gets the ball
How dare you, he's a world class no 8!
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:12 pm
by Dinsdale Piranha
Hal Jordan wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:11 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:10 pm
Curry is taking an absolute battering today, getting smashed every time he gets the ball
How dare you, he's world class. no 8!
Fixed.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:13 pm
by PCPhil
Youngs for 150 caps.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:13 pm
by Oxbow
Ah shit, another 50 caps for Youngs.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:14 pm
by PCPhil
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:07 pm
Slade continuing to gather material for his England lowlights video.
Yep. He has all the skills but worries me.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:15 pm
by sturginho
That's Young's place in the team secure for the next world cup
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:16 pm
by PCPhil
Anyone know the attendance in the Italy v Spiritual match?
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:19 pm
by SaintK
Dinsdale Piranha wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:12 pm
Hal Jordan wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:11 pm
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:10 pm
Curry is taking an absolute battering today, getting smashed every time he gets the ball
How dare you, he's world class. no 8!
Fixed.
So bloody right
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:38 pm
by Slick
Apart from the fact he’s Tongan, that is almost identical to Barrett last week.
Both yellows have been harsh I think, but that one in particular
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:42 pm
by Ymx
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:38 pm
Apart from the fact he’s Tongan, that is almost identical to Barrett last week.
Both yellows have been harsh I think, but that one in particular
Was thinking the same. Thought he genuinely attempted that, knocked it up, could have taken that.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:44 pm
by Hal Jordan
Oh fuck, another 1,000 caps for Youngs.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:49 pm
by sockwithaticket
Slick wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:38 pm
Apart from the fact he’s Tongan, that is almost identical to Barrett last week.
Both yellows have been harsh I think, but that one in particular
Tbf the Barrett one was widely being held up as unusually lenient.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:03 pm
by sockwithaticket
13 minutes for Mitchell. Might be a record for a replacement 9 under Eddie.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:05 pm
by Sandstorm
Tongan counter-rucking is less than shithouse.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm
by Sandstorm
That’s red
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm
by sockwithaticket
That's at least two red card offences in quick succession from the Tongan 23.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm
by Sandstorm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm
That's at least two red card offences in quick succession from the Tongan 23.
Not fine from Fine. On the plane home tomorrow
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm
by Ymx
Villiame Fine.
With a name like that. He lives up to his billing.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm
by sockwithaticket
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm
That's at least two red card offences in quick succession from the Tongan 23.
Not fine from Fine. On the plane home tomorrow
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:09 pm
by Slick
“It wasn’t my elbow it was my shoulder”
Games gone soft
Right, that’s enough of this shite, I’m off to scare dogs and upset the Irish
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:11 pm
by Sandstorm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:06 pm
That's at least two red card offences in quick succession from the Tongan 23.
Not fine from Fine. On the plane home tomorrow
Enjoy that level of quality while you can. I’m opening my second pint.
Re: Weekend thread - Ita v NZ 1p | Eng v Ton 3.15p | Wal v SA 5.30p | Fra v Arg 8p | Sco v Aus Sun 2.15
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:12 pm
by sockwithaticket
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:11 pm
sockwithaticket wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:08 pm
Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:07 pm
Not fine from Fine. On the plane home tomorrow
Enjoy that level of quality while you can. I’m opening my second pint.
Enjoy.
