posted Nov 20, 2008

And also - and I've posted this before - when will people get up to speed and realise that coming close in a game isn't celebrated in Wales any more? Hardly saw the bunting going up after 'coming close' against SA. Maybe if you were in Wales you would get more of a feel for it.

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posted Nov 20, 2008

That is a good comment from welshleicester I have been saying it for years. Thats why we could never beat england because the players bottled it and it was built up as a special game.

Yes the rivalry is special but england are no better or more important than any other nation in the six nations

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posted Nov 20, 2008

3rdgrandslamcoming

No more important to beat than any team NH or SH,

Jimbo

I was at the Arms park for the EDF and the Bl”osers” took the Tigers apart down the middle of the park , I was with a colleague who follows the B”losers” it was embarrassing to watch.


“Maybe if you were in Wales you would get more of a feel for it”

I LIVE AND WORK IN CARDIFF HOW BLOODY CLOSE CAN GET.
UNLESS THAT IS AN OFFER, I'M TAKEN AND NOT YOUR TYPE, CAULI EAR, BROKEN NOSE EX BACK ROWER.

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posted Nov 20, 2008

Jimbo,

“when will people get up to speed and realise that coming close in a game isn't celebrated in Wales any more? “


They don’t call you furious for nothing do they?

I’m frustrated when we win poorly never mind coming close to bottling it against the Boks.

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posted Nov 20, 2008

I also agree with Robert Jones,Dwayne Peel would have been the best choice as Wales will have to have the strongest possible team to put preasure on New Zealand right from the off.

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posted Nov 20, 2008

I think it was quite a good idea to have Peel on the bench. If Wales fall behind in a big game like this, they can most of the time rely on someone of his experience and skill to come on as an impact player and hopefully turn the game around. I can't wait to see how Halfpenny copes in this game. So far he has shown the most pride, passion and belief of any of the backs bar Lee Byrne in my opinion. He has not put a foot wrong.

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posted Nov 21, 2008

By going with the same team Gatland is showing belief in his players. What more could you want from a coach. However, you can't help but think some players are on their last chance..

I think there is extra pressure on Cooper, Shanklin and Ryan Jones to really turn it on, hopefully they can and will!

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posted Nov 21, 2008

comment by fabuniquemembername (U10775997)

posted Yesterday

Leigh Halfpenny: Future star, but won't live with Rokocoko
Tom Shanklin: The All Blacks are rubbing their hands together
Jamie Roberts: No 12 is NOT his best position
Stephen Jones: Dear oh dear
Gareth Cooper: Ludicrous decision
Ryan Jones: Playing like his mother

Luke Charteris: Seriously???

All Blacks by 20, which Wales fans will see as a victory of sorts. Sadly.
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Erm, no they won't see it as any kind of victory.

Idiot, shows how much you know

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posted Nov 21, 2008

the Oscar performance was from Andy Hayden if my memory serves. Bar steward indeed!

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posted Nov 21, 2008

It's been said before but Henson knits that midfield together and puts runners into holes. Without hm, it's all a bit crash, bang, predictable and I fear we'll turn ball over in the centres. Think the ABs are stregthened by inclusion of Kahui who I really rate.

On a different tack, any news on how Wales intend to respond to the Haka?

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