The Silver Fern

A mate has today secured a pair of cat 1 tickets so it looks like I’ll unexpectedly be spending Sat night in Paris … and I’m back for both semis the following weekend. F*** I hope I get to enjoy both trips.

@catogrande he misheard. Thought it was tax evasion rather than vax evasion.

@mofitzy_ said in T20 World Cup 2021:

Is there any other sport where a coin toss is so influential on the result?

World Heads or Tails Championship.

@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC Final: All Blacks v Springboks:

I'm at a family weekend in Kent for the Final. I have a choice of watching it with Mrs M's children and young grandchildren (neither are really all that into rugby) or slinking back to the hotel and watching it on my own.

I'm taking a half-bottle of Single Malt and opting for the hotel room.

I’ve had 2 epic weekends in a row in Paris, with mates. Some of them are going back, others making a flying trip from NZ. Sat, I’m choosing to park up on my own at home in London and watch it from behind the sofa with some half decent red.

Well it just proves that despite his form, Telea is not in fact, The Messiah. He’s just a very naughty boy.

@MN5 Sangakkara was on the same train back to London from Cardiff on Sat. He was happy to talk to fans and pose for selfies even though he clearly wanted to relax by himself. My son got a selfie with him which even topped the 30 quid the boy made from collecting the returnable beer cups at the ground!

@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Springboks - Twickenham:

Live nearby Sunny with a light breeze

Looking forward to this. Taking son#2 as a treat for his GCSE results yesterday.

I’ve just watched him try to put on his RWC19 AB jersey. Strangely, there seems to be a big difference in size from the fresh faced cherub 4 years ago to the grunting, hairy, Neanderthal today.

Doddie Weir aged 52. RIP big man.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/63768331

I’m numb like most but I do find solace in coming here and reading this stuff. Long live The Fern.

@Dodge said in The Masters!:

well that was a great way to spend a Sunday evening, Rory was equal parts master and muppet but got it done in the end with a flawless first play off hole. The reaction as the putt dropped and then the walk to the club house will live long in my memory, the sheer disbelief and joy on his face after he saw his family was incredible to see.

The wife was away so I did a 13 hour stint in front of the tv, firstly watching the biggest one day race in cycling (Paris Roubaix), with a box of Leffe, then the Masters. Great times!

The morning after the night before… what an amazing spectacle and atmosphere; up there with being at the RWC 2011 and 2015 finals. I felt strangely calm and almost reassured, as soon as the match kicked off. Quite a few thousand-yard stares from the stunned Irish supporters at the final whistle. Most were fairly complimentary in the post-match bars though a large number of younger guys were pretty damn salty, especially at Barnes.

I’m lucky enough to be back to Paris for the SF on Friday. Another hangover beckons

He’s not moving freely at all; looks a bit ginger.

Now just bring back uniform black boots. That was the main reason we won the last RWC.

@pakman said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

@tewaio said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

@tewaio said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

I've opened an Ian Botham Chardonnay to celebrate, prematurely. Seemed appropriate.

Jeez, its not very good.

Might crack a Kumeu River Village.

Might crack a semi

@Victor-Meldrew said in RWC Week 3: France v Namibia:

Bugger.

Anyone know how long a facial fracture takes to heal enough to play rugby?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66887936

I had a faecal fracture this morning. Not overly painful, but a bit disappointing.

Kane spoke well at the presentation. Atherton also did a nice interview with Watling - jeez that guy just epitomises everything about this team and where it has comes from. He’s clearly at the heartbeat of things, and will be sorely missed.

Even though attending Sat there was a bit underwhelming, I’m just so happy I can say I was there for part of this. Just an epic achievement.

@crucial said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

@mn5 said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

@synicbast said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

This still makes me a bit sad though

What a way to go out though. Part of me wonders if Rossco is next ?

I assumed that Roscoe wants to slip out quietly and wanted the focus to be on BJ

Athers was grilling Doull on this. Doull reckons that Rosco still has the hunger. In addition, he reckons as a family man, Taylor would want go out at home with his family there.