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Dick Tooth (41)
I think Japan 2019 could be a great RWC to go to, not so pushed on England in 2015 though, too many soulless soccer stadia being used. Some of which have been the worst I've had to endure to see a game of rugby.
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I think Japan 2019 could be a great RWC to go to, not so pushed on England in 2015 though, too many soulless soccer stadia being used. Some of which have been the worst I've had to endure to see a game of rugby.
suckerforred
Chilla Wilson (44)
Yes, but Twickers & Cardiff. That is all.
No4918
John Hipwell (52)
I'm sold, even if it is just the pool matches.
About 2.5 years, $3000 for flights, $1000 for tickets, free accom with brother, $3000 to spend = approx $53 a week. No excuses guys, that is cheap.
The Galah
Darby Loudon (17)
Is that Quade or the Vuna variety - do you reckonn Kurtley said that before he hit the latter ?
Bardon
Peter Fenwicke (45)
How big is your brother's place? I have a mental image of England being outnumbered at Twikenham because 50,000 Wallaby fans have been sleeping on the floor at your brother's place.
Rassie
Trevor Allan (34)
Klippies does that. Ain't called "Bakleiwyn" (Bralwers Potion) for nothing. Just look at that video I posted what it does to a bloke.
GunnerDownUnder
Jim Clark (26)
Due to the lions tour meaning I have no spare cash this year. My modest rugby bucket list item is watching a game at each of the Shute shield home grounds this season missed out on southern districts penrith and parramatta last year.
FiveStarStu
Bill McLean (32)
Bump
1. Score a try - been playing for over a decade and have the classic front rower's duck egg on the scoreboard.
2. Go to a Rugby World Cup - done in 03 and 11, but need to go again.
3. Lift the Rebels' first Super Rugby Championship trophy.
4. Play in the Hottest 7's in the World in Darwin.
5. Lions Test Match as a Lions supporter - Brisbane/Hong Kong?
1. Score a try - been playing for over a decade and have the classic front rower's duck egg on the scoreboard.
2. Go to a Rugby World Cup - done in 03 and 11, but need to go again.
3. Lift the Rebels' first Super Rugby Championship trophy.
4. Play in the Hottest 7's in the World in Darwin.
5. Lions Test Match as a Lions supporter - Brisbane/Hong Kong?
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
With regard to this one Stu, scoring your first try (at least for us pigs that never seem to get over) can be terrifying. I can still remember mine vividly (as it is only one of three). We were running toward the clubhouse and after stringing some phases together there was a ruck formed under the sticks, right on the tryline. We had numbers out wide and the backs were screaming for it. The ball was not coming out quick enough so as I was still arriving from the previous ruck I decided I was going to his the ruck as hard as I fucking could and came screaming in. Just as I was about to hit it, the pill came rolling out, so without thinking I picked it up and dived over beside the ruck to score. Nothing. No cheers, no one patting me on the back, no ref signalling try. I was lying on the ball in the in goal for what seemed to be an eternity. I looked to the left and the right and the defensive line was still set. The packed clubhouse was quiet. Then the ref realised what had happened and blew his whistle. I thought I'd burnt it but thank fuck I didn't. Terrifying!
That is crap Scoey and you know it.
I was there and remember your try much more vividly and will back you up in the clubhouse when you recount how you got the ball off the back of the lineout after the halfback fluffed the delivery from piggies. As you wrapped around from the front of the lineout you scooped up the ball on the run, and dropped your shoulder into the opposite #7 who dropped off the tackle like a sack of spuds. With 45 metres to go, to the line, you lined up the opposite #10 and then with an in and away you left him in your dust. One more step saw you beat the covering wingers desperate tackle. With only the Fullback between you and the line, we saw a Jonah Lomu/Mike Catt scenario re-enactment as they became road kill on your barnstorming run to dot down. The final 20 metres was an out and out sprint to beat the covering defence. The crowd rose as one as you crossed the line with the nearest defender no closer than 7 metres away. This event was the turning point of the game, and was the difference in a narrow 4 point victory.
That is how I remember it happened, and am prepared to swear on the grave of William Webb Ellis that this was the truth.
Edit: And every year that goes by, the lineout was one metre further from the tryline. Every 3 years was another tackle beaten/slipped or tackler stepped/dummied.
I was there and remember your try much more vividly and will back you up in the clubhouse when you recount how you got the ball off the back of the lineout after the halfback fluffed the delivery from piggies. As you wrapped around from the front of the lineout you scooped up the ball on the run, and dropped your shoulder into the opposite #7 who dropped off the tackle like a sack of spuds. With 45 metres to go, to the line, you lined up the opposite #10 and then with an in and away you left him in your dust. One more step saw you beat the covering wingers desperate tackle. With only the Fullback between you and the line, we saw a Jonah Lomu/Mike Catt scenario re-enactment as they became road kill on your barnstorming run to dot down. The final 20 metres was an out and out sprint to beat the covering defence. The crowd rose as one as you crossed the line with the nearest defender no closer than 7 metres away. This event was the turning point of the game, and was the difference in a narrow 4 point victory.
That is how I remember it happened, and am prepared to swear on the grave of William Webb Ellis that this was the truth.
Edit: And every year that goes by, the lineout was one metre further from the tryline. Every 3 years was another tackle beaten/slipped or tackler stepped/dummied.
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
Haha classic Hugh! I was trying to be modest! But alas you were clearly there. ;-)
That was obviously back before the days when an in and away (or any change in direction at 'pace') didn't result in my knees collapsing.
I did however try a Lomu/Catt style manoeuvre the one time I found myself in open field with the fullback to beat. It was a split second after that I learned that fullbacks can generally tackle quite well, particularly when the target is slow moving and comes straight at them.
That was obviously back before the days when an in and away (or any change in direction at 'pace') didn't result in my knees collapsing.
I did however try a Lomu/Catt style manoeuvre the one time I found myself in open field with the fullback to beat. It was a split second after that I learned that fullbacks can generally tackle quite well, particularly when the target is slow moving and comes straight at them.
On tour with a Lions Tour in Safferland (get to tick off the Safferland Car Park Braai as well)
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Dick Tooth (41)
Not sure where to put this, but if your a Bulls, Ponies, Crusaders or Chiefs fan this should be on your radar (if it goes ahead)
http://balls.ie/news/match-between-heineken-cup-and-super-xv-winners/
http://balls.ie/news/match-between-heineken-cup-and-super-xv-winners/
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
My plan is to go to as many RWC's as possible in my time on this planet. I enjoyed the experience so much in NZ in 2011 that I want to do it again in the UK in 2015. The tournament in 2019 in Japan is also an absolute given.
I also want to watch a big international match in every 6N stadium on offer. Once that's out of the way, some Saffer games will also be in order. Then there's Mendoza, with some footy and Argentinian malbec....
I also want to watch a big international match in every 6N stadium on offer. Once that's out of the way, some Saffer games will also be in order. Then there's Mendoza, with some footy and Argentinian malbec....
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
Some bucket list items I have already been present and tasted. Wallabies beating the ABs in WC semi-final (2003); Brumbies winning the Super final (2001 and 2004); a match against the Highlanders at the 'house of pain'; visit to Serge Blanco's shop on the Champs Elysee.
What I'd still like to do definitely includes games at Millenium Stadium and Twickenham, and the HK 7s.
What I'd still like to do definitely includes games at Millenium Stadium and Twickenham, and the HK 7s.
suckerforred
Chilla Wilson (44)
Best rugby stadium for atmosphere in the world.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Its city centre location is perfect for pre/post match boozing as well. Can't think of a stadium that comes close in this department.
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