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"Friendlies"

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  • E E African Troll

    For Attention Of @Snowy

    My statement above does not apply to AB, England & Boks fans as I outlined above

    You demean yourself by omitting the word after "provoke" in a poor attempt to change the meaning of my point

    boobooB Do not disturb
    boobooB Do not disturb
    booboo
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    @Jaguares4real said in Bledisoe #1:

    @Snowy said in Bledisoe #1:

    @booboo Yep. Not "friendlies". Fcking stupid word.

    I'm labelled a "Troll"....

    @Jaguares4real said in Bledisoe #1:

    You demean yourself by omitting the word after "provoke"

    Why shouldn't he? You added a word after "I'm"

    The "Friendlies" gag is one of the better ones of recent times. The fact that you're deadly earnest about it makes it funnier. The fact that you arc up makes it even funnier.

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    • E E African Troll

      For Attention Of @Snowy

      My statement above does not apply to AB, England & Boks fans as I outlined above

      You demean yourself by omitting the word after "provoke" in a poor attempt to change the meaning of my point

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      @Jaguares4real said in Bledisoe #1:

      For Attention Of @Snowy

      My statement above does not apply to AB, England & Boks fans as I outlined above

      You demean yourself by omitting the word after "provoke" in a poor attempt to change the meaning of my point

      Your argument would hold if supporters of the underdog team didn't crow about winning...

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      • ACT CrusaderA ACT Crusader

        @kiwiinmelb said in Bledisoe #1:

        @Siam said in Bledisoe #1:

        @Crucial I guess all of us remember where we were for that game. The emotional rollercoaster was immense.

        In the cold light of day though, jeez our defence to let them back in was a black mark.

        But, a win's a win

        I was pissed off we let them back in that easily , I didnt enjoy that game the way most did for that reason..... but Im probably a grumpy bastard .

        If we are being honest with ourselves, the Aussies had a better side than ours and I know even when we were up that OZ would make some sort of run.

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        @ACT-Crusader said in Bledisoe #1:

        @kiwiinmelb said in Bledisoe #1:

        @Siam said in Bledisoe #1:

        @Crucial I guess all of us remember where we were for that game. The emotional rollercoaster was immense.

        In the cold light of day though, jeez our defence to let them back in was a black mark.

        But, a win's a win

        I was pissed off we let them back in that easily , I didnt enjoy that game the way most did for that reason..... but Im probably a grumpy bastard .

        If we are being honest with ourselves, the Aussies had a better side than ours and I know even when we were up that OZ would make some sort of run.

        That's most of the reason it's called what it is by the Australian media. It reflects that they were the best team for the vast majority of the game, played in front if a record crowd and offers an opportunity fir them to display some magnanimity in defeat.

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        • E E African Troll

          @Snowy said in Bledisoe #1:

          @booboo Yep. Not "friendlies". Fcking stupid word.

          Have they been awarded test status? Do players get caps? I genuinely don't know.

          I'm looking at the bigger picture It might be controversial & counter intutive but I like to provoke debate In return I'm labelled a "Troll".... 👀

          Whether we like it or not Int'l Rugby is run on 4 year RWC cycles

          With the exception of Boks ABs & England who're under immense pressure to win very game - FAO of @Snowy

          Why not build up squad depth & quality Especially with high attrition rates for players, terrible travel itineraries of certain nations etc

          Few fans give a fuck who won a game on EOYT or Summer tour in 2016-17 if you deliver the goods come RWC time

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          MN5
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          #21

          @Jaguares4real said in "Friendlies":

          @Snowy said in Bledisoe #1:

          @booboo Yep. Not "friendlies". Fcking stupid word.

          Have they been awarded test status? Do players get caps? I genuinely don't know.

          I'm looking at the bigger picture It might be controversial & counter intutive but I like to provoke debate In return I'm labelled a "Troll".... 👀

          Whether we like it or not Int'l Rugby is run on 4 year RWC cycles

          With the exception of Boks ABs & England who're under immense pressure to win very game - FAO of @Snowy

          Why not build up squad depth & quality Especially with high attrition rates for players, terrible travel itineraries of certain nations etc

          Few fans give a fuck who won a game on EOYT or Summer tour in 2016-17 if you deliver the goods come RWC time

          That old "terrible travel itinerary" chestnut again.....

          Out of interest have you seen where New Zealand is on a map ?

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          • E E African Troll

            @Victor-Meldrew

            I've got some bad news for you

            England vs Wales & Ireland vs Italy today

            You think the coaches consider these games "Test Matches"

            Hint: The answer is looking at English & Irish sides.....

            I understand groupthink is overwhelming on TSF Rugby
            but try to escape the herd mentality

            @Bones is a lost cause re. this matter

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            Victor Meldrew
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            #22

            @Jaguares4real said in "Friendlies":

            England vs Wales
            You think the coaches consider these games "Test Matches"

            Without being the slightest bit rude or aggressive in reply, it's bleedin' obvious you know less than zero, zilch nada about Welsh rugby culture.

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              jegga
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              #23

              Friendly is only used in soyboy sports like soccer .
              I’m glad I’ve only encountered two people using it and it doesn’t appear to be catching on .

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                MiketheSnow
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                #24

                AWJ becomes the most capped Welsh rugby player on Sunday.

                This is most definitely a TEST match.

                Smash the poshers Wales

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                • DrivingMaulD DrivingMaul

                  @Snowy This is the football term coming into use from the UK

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                  @DrivingMaul said in "Friendlies":

                  @Snowy This is the football term coming into use from the UK

                  Not in Wales

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                  • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

                    AWJ becomes the most capped Welsh rugby player on Sunday.

                    This is most definitely a TEST match.

                    Smash the poshers Wales

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                    @MiketheSnow said in "Friendlies":

                    AWJ becomes the most capped Welsh rugby player on Sunday

                    And became a rugby legend a few seasons back. One of my favourite players - reminds me of Brad Thorn.

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                      Victor Meldrew
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                      #27

                      Wendyball "friendlies" generally mean respect for the ref, minimal cheap shots, not winding the crowd up and having a friendly chat and beer with the opposition after the final whistle.

                      Bit like any Rugby game really.

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