"Friendlies"
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@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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@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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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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@DrivingMaul said in "Friendlies":
@Snowy This is the football term coming into use from the UK
Not in 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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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.
