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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostA haka, probably, yes, and I shall have to lead the team to stand up to it and take the challenge. OK with me; I’m not a lily-livered Dutchman.
Oh, and no, I won’t be doing a Morris dance to take the piss.
Legend has it that Fran Cotton, England prop of old, at the great North of England vs New Zealand match of 1979 where the North beat the All Blacks, shouted at his players ‘look at those dancing poofters’ as the All Blacks did their haka. One of the backs said ‘steady on Fran, they heard that’. Of course, Fran Cotton was a big ugly bastard made of granite. I’m made of flesh and bones.
But - think of how it was in the early 80's when it was skinny white boys doing it for NZ... you could well take those fella's!!
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Originally posted by cailin maith View PostWill they do a Hakka?
Oh, and no, I won’t be doing a Morris dance to take the piss.
Legend has it that Fran Cotton, England prop of old, at the great North of England vs New Zealand match of 1979 where the North beat the All Blacks, shouted at his players ‘look at those dancing poofters’ as the All Blacks did their haka. One of the backs said ‘steady on Fran, they heard that’. Of course, Fran Cotton was a big ugly bastard made of granite. I’m made of flesh and bones.
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Originally posted by Halo Jones View PostI like watching rugby: the players tend to have nice bums
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostThe best response to that was invented by the legendary Ireland second row Willie John McBride, who captained the Lions in SA in the 70s. Any Lion got any hassle at all would shout ‘99’ and every Lion was to punch the nearest SA player. JPR Williams sprinted 50 yards from full back and floored a SA second row with one punch.
Not a pretty sight, but a rugby team that has that kind of unity will always do well.
Love it... might try it out on OS next time I see him!
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Originally posted by cailin maith View PostThat's what makes it so good.
I remeber one of my first ever matches at Lansdowne Road being apalled at some fella getting kicked in the head in a ruck.. my Da said... "aragh - it's a friendly kick in the head" - well assuming it's NH teams it's friendly when it's SH, you can't trust them boyos and OS... I know you are reading this.... dirty saffa
Not a pretty sight, but a rugby team that has that kind of unity will always do well.
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostTrue. Lady Tester’s not keen on it either as she says rugby’s just a bunch of big guys beating each other up on a pitch, to which I respond ‘yeah, so what.’ I was a rugby player when she met me, have been a rugby player since and have always made it clear that I never turn down any opportunity I get to play, so she lives with it. Some men need to emancipate themselves, the big girls’ blouses.
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostTrue. Lady Tester’s not keen on it either as she says rugby’s just a bunch of big guys beating each other up on a pitch, to which I respond ‘yeah, so what.’ I was a rugby player when she met me, have been a rugby player since and have always made it clear that I never turn down any opportunity I get to play, so she lives with it. Some men need to emancipate themselves, the big girls’ blouses.
I remeber one of my first ever matches at Lansdowne Road being apalled at some fella getting kicked in the head in a ruck.. my Da said... "aragh - it's a friendly kick in the head" - well assuming it's NH teams it's friendly when it's SH, you can't trust them boyos and OS... I know you are reading this.... dirty saffa
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostI agree it's damn annoying. Whenever I have a dinner party I overbook by 30% because I can bank on that many last-minute cancellations (admittedly, my cooking is appalling).
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I agree it's damn annoying. Whenever I have a dinner party I overbook by 30% because I can bank on that many last-minute cancellations (admittedly, my cooking is appalling).
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Originally posted by lukemg View PostSeen similar across a range of hols, golf trips, footy etc. You will usually find a wife/long term woman/kids in the background. Now, they won't be so blatant as to ban the bloke from going (although some will) but it will be the subtle comments, digs and consequences from previous outings that are designed to make them feel guilty about the time/money involved and come to the decision that it isn't a great idea after all.
Add to this a few who are no longer up for the requirements of lads on tour (especially rugby) and they will play the family card to duck out. Forget about anything said with beer in hand and other blokes about.
Double all this for any bloke over 35 and not single.
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Seen similar across a range of hols, golf trips, footy etc. You will usually find a wife/long term woman/kids in the background. Now, they won't be so blatant as to ban the bloke from going (although some will) but it will be the subtle comments, digs and consequences from previous outings that are designed to make them feel guilty about the time/money involved and come to the decision that it isn't a great idea after all.
Add to this a few who are no longer up for the requirements of lads on tour (especially rugby) and they will play the family card to duck out. Forget about anything said with beer in hand and other blokes about.
Double all this for any bloke over 35 and not single.
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