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[Hermes23]

I think I don't know any player from the Dragons, but Toulon is getting Wilkinson and Juan Fernández Lobbe, besides Tana Umaga...Now that's what I call a good team
PS: Do you know why the hell is Chabal is going to the Racing-Metro? Sale must be having a really bad time

[Reddonpitt]

Originally Posted by Hermes23

I think I don't know any player from the Dragons, but Toulon is getting Wilkinson and Juan Fernández Lobbe, besides Tana Umaga...Now that's what I call a good team
PS: Do you know why the hell is Chabal is going to the Racing-Metro? Sale must be having a really bad time

Sale is in/near to Manchester which has some seriously sh*te weather. And i think he was moving for "personal reasons" too.

I thought Umanga had become a coach there? Lobbe is a very good player, most people underrate him, and if Wilkinson finds form instead of the hospital you're in luck.

At the moment the Dragons don't have many Internationals, I suppose Charteris is the closest to the team. Best known player is Charvis (former Wales Captain and highest try scorer for a forward), but he doesn't play as much now.

At Toulon you've also got:

Sebastien Bruno
Rory Lamont (He's a class fullback, but injury prone)
Sonny Bill Williams
Contepomi
Jamie Robinson (Fairly good Welsh centre)
Tom May
Kefu
Kris Chesney (A bit old now, but he's a good player. Plays seconnd row, anywhere in the back row and on the wing)

So you've got talent (especially in the backs), but it depends how well they gel.

[Hermes23]

Originally Posted by Reddonpitt

I thought Umanga had become a coach there? Lobbe is a very good player, most people underrate him, and if Wilkinson finds form instead of the hospital you're in luck.

Umaga did become a coach, but now he's playing too (like Serevi in the sevens). And I hope the French have some very good hospitals.

Originally Posted by Reddonpitt

At the moment the Dragons don't have many Internationals, I suppose Charteris is the closest to the team. Best known player is Charvis (former Wales Captain and highest try scorer for a forward), but he doesn't play as much now.

Now we're talking! I remember him from the time Wales beat us (the Pumas, if you didn't know), Charvis crushed Contepomi over the ingoal trying to stop him from scoring. Isn't he retired now? And I've seen Charteris too a few times, but I'll remember him as the tallest player in the 6N.
And I remember a fullback or centre who is Serbian or one of those countries near Rusia (not trying to be racist or something )

[Reddonpitt]

For future reference we call it "Eastern Europe". Dunno who that player is though, I'll look on t'internet

Edit: Couldn't find anything, though to be fair I didn't try for long.

[Hermes23]

I guess you're all watching the Tri-Nations...God! NZ is playing shockingly bad, of course. I hate them for three reasons:
1. They beat Australia (playing badly)
2. They lost the first test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
3. They lost the second test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
Now, I guess Australia will win the Bledisloe Cup, but it will be difficult to win against this strong South African side after being defeated by a poor NZ side...Sorry, that was mean
Oh, and: Hernández to the Natal Sharks, any thoughts?

[ddxforce]

Originally Posted by Hermes23

I guess you're all watching the Tri-Nations...God! NZ is playing shockingly bad, of course. I hate them for three reasons:
1. They beat Australia (playing badly)
2. They lost the first test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
3. They lost the second test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
Now, I guess Australia will win the Bledisloe Cup, but it will be difficult to win against this strong South African side after being defeated by a poor NZ side...Sorry, that was mean
Oh, and: Hernández to the Natal Sharks, any thoughts?

I think any team in the world would want Hernandez. He has the best technique in the world for drop kicks and punting and can wollop the ball off the tee. (i don't think he's the best place kicker)

[weeks543]

Originally Posted by Hermes23

I guess you're all watching the Tri-Nations...God! NZ is playing shockingly bad, of course. I hate them for three reasons:
1. They beat Australia (playing badly)
2. They lost the first test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
3. They lost the second test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
Now, I guess Australia will win the Bledisloe Cup, but it will be difficult to win against this strong South African side after being defeated by a poor NZ side...Sorry, that was mean
Oh, and: Hernández to the Natal Sharks, any thoughts?

Well it's going to be extremely difficult for Australia to win the Bledisloe Cup considering that; we have to win 3 games in a row against the All Blacks and Dan Carter will be back for those 3 games.

And about Hernandez, it think it's strange that he's going to the Natal Sharks, they must have offered him a lot of money or he was drunk. And I think Hernandez is one of the best players in the world and definitley one of my favourites, pity they don't ahve Argentina in the Tri-Nations, love to see him play live.

[Hermes23]

Originally Posted by weeks543

Well it's going to be extremely difficult for Australia to win the Bledisloe Cup considering that; we have to win 3 games in a row against the All Blacks and Dan Carter will be back for those 3 games.

Just when I was starting to like Donald... Carter vs. Giteau...EPIC!

Originally Posted by weeks543

And about Hernandez, it think it's strange that he's going to the Natal Sharks, they must have offered him a lot of money or he was drunk.

Well, I think he said he always wanted to play in the Super 14, so playing for the Sharks should be good for him, I suppose

[weeks543]

hmmmm..... maybe

[Rugby-smash]

Originally Posted by Hermes23

I guess you're all watching the Tri-Nations...God! NZ is playing shockingly bad, of course. I hate them for three reasons:
1. They beat Australia (playing badly)
2. They lost the first test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
3. They lost the second test against SA, AND I HATE SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!
Now, I guess Australia will win the Bledisloe Cup, but it will be difficult to win against this strong South African side after being defeated by a poor NZ side...Sorry, that was mean
Oh, and: Hernández to the Natal Sharks, any thoughts?

I think SA is not getting enough credit because for the last 4years they have taken the back seat and watch the All blacks lift the tri nations trophy(including the bledisloe cup)
its their time now I guess to hold the trophy for once but the thing i HATE about their game plan is to always take the 3points I mean people didnt pay $50 bucks to go and watch Morne Steyn and franscois Steyn kick at goal (unless your South African)...ITs REALLY BORING after they slot a fifth penalty

Hernandez would be a great inclusion to the S14!!

[Hermes23]

Originally Posted by Rugby-smash

I think SA is not getting enough credit because for the last 4years they have taken the back seat and watch the All blacks lift the tri nations trophy(including the bledisloe cup)
its their time now I guess to hold the trophy for once but the thing i HATE about their game plan is to always take the 3points I mean people didnt pay $50 bucks to go and watch Morne Steyn and FRANÇOIS Steyn kick at goal (unless your South African)...ITs REALLY BORING after they slot a fifth penalty

lol, SA is a great team, they have a really physical game and they deserve to be on top of the rankings, but people like Burger or Brüssow ruin rugby. The only good person in the South African team is Victor Matfield

[weeks543]

Originally Posted by Hermes23

lol, SA is a great team, they have a really physical game and they deserve to be on top of the rankings, but people like Burger or Brüssow ruin rugby. The only good person in the South African team is Victor Matfield

The AUS v SAF game was absolutely terrible, I watched it and I think I counted once that the South African backline eprformed a set play or at least sent it out wide, all they did when they got the ball was put up a massive bomb, pick and drive or box kick. And then when they got within 50m of the tryline as soon as they got a penalty they would have a shot at goal.

I don't think these people realise their in the entertainment business, either reduce penalty goals and drop goals to 2 points or bring back more free kicks.

[scotland48]

I know everyone hates burger after the lions but he is an alright player.

[Hermes23]

He PLAYS well, but he isn't a good player (lol wut?)

[weeks543]

I don't rate him, Rocky Elsom is much better.

[Hermes23]

Originally Posted by weeks543

I don't rate him, Rocky Elsom is much better.

I think Tuilagi is aware of it

[scotland48]

yeah talking of bad play did you hear about that guy from harliquins that faked a blood injury.

[weeks543]

who hasn't.........

[scotland48]

me i havent

[Hermes23]

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[Hermes23]

Well, new Heineken Cup season, I think we have a lot to talk about, mates...

[breezy_10]

northampton could be a dark horse?
i think soooooo

[Hermes23]

holy lalalala! I haven't seen the match yet, but 31-27 to the Saints sounds EPIC!!! I mean, it's the motherrucking Munster.
Toulouse is looking strong this year, they beat the lalalalala out of the Sharks

PS: Toulon 33 Castres 7...Toulon for the Challenge Cup yeahhhhh

[Hermes23]

lalalala, Bath and Cardiff lost. I couldn't believe when I saw:
Ospreys 25-24 Clermont
Haven't seen the match yet, but I heard it was great