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C70R said:
Realistically, the four regions have probably produced four international-standard locks (in addition to AWJ) in the past decade. Ball, Beard, Brad Davies and Hill aren't exactly world-beaters, but they would have been enough to shore up the set-piece while the back row's dynamism hides their failings.
There's absolutely nothing coming over the horizon, which worries me a little. Seb Davies and Rory Thornton aren't tough or athletic enough to prop at this level.
Looks like we're off shopping for South Africans with Welsh grannys again There's absolutely nothing coming over the horizon, which worries me a little. Seb Davies and Rory Thornton aren't tough or athletic enough to prop at this level.
Kermit power said:
Not local enough for that! 
There are a lot of streets with parking permit restrictions around there, and whilst I do know a couple of places which are really convenient for the Stoop that aren't free, but are relatively cheap, they're generally suspended on Twickenham match days, but even on Quins matchdays, if you get held up in traffic and arrive late, you won't get a spot, so it becomes a bit of a nightmare. That's why I ended up getting a Rosebine season pass for Quins' home matches.
Have a look NorthWest of the A316 and SouthWest of the railway line.There are a lot of streets with parking permit restrictions around there, and whilst I do know a couple of places which are really convenient for the Stoop that aren't free, but are relatively cheap, they're generally suspended on Twickenham match days, but even on Quins matchdays, if you get held up in traffic and arrive late, you won't get a spot, so it becomes a bit of a nightmare. That's why I ended up getting a Rosebine season pass for Quins' home matches.
Edited by The Mad Monk on Friday 25th June 12:49
The Mad Monk said:
Kermit power said:
Not local enough for that!
There are a lot of streets with parking permit restrictions around there, and whilst I do know a couple of places which are really convenient for the Stoop that aren't free, but are relatively cheap, they're generally suspended on Twickenham match days, but even on Quins matchdays, if you get held up in traffic and arrive late, you won't get a spot, so it becomes a bit of a nightmare. That's why I ended up getting a Rosebine season pass for Quins' home matches.
Have a look NorthWest of the A316 and SouthWest of the railway line.There are a lot of streets with parking permit restrictions around there, and whilst I do know a couple of places which are really convenient for the Stoop that aren't free, but are relatively cheap, they're generally suspended on Twickenham match days, but even on Quins matchdays, if you get held up in traffic and arrive late, you won't get a spot, so it becomes a bit of a nightmare. That's why I ended up getting a Rosebine season pass for Quins' home matches.
Edited by The Mad Monk on Friday 25th June 12:49
XCP said:
My predictions:
Japan beat Lions.
Exeter beat Quins.
A sensible person will now have a tenner on the opposite results.
I think I have posted on here that I frequently bet on the team that I want to lose.Japan beat Lions.
Exeter beat Quins.
A sensible person will now have a tenner on the opposite results.
So, England versus x, I will have a tenner on X. If England lose I get some money. If England win it has cost me a tenner - who cares!
JonChalk said:
Well, Japan have not embarrassed themselves, have they?
I fear for the Lions against the 'boks though - SA will take them to pieces if they don't improve quite a bit.
Japan are a far better side than they’re given credit for. We were rusty and uninspiring but it’s the first match so I shouldn’t read too much into it. I fear for the Lions against the 'boks though - SA will take them to pieces if they don't improve quite a bit.
Smollet said:
JonChalk said:
Well, Japan have not embarrassed themselves, have they?
I fear for the Lions against the 'boks though - SA will take them to pieces if they don't improve quite a bit.
Japan are a far better side than they’re given credit for. We were rusty and uninspiring but it’s the first match so I shouldn’t read too much into it. I fear for the Lions against the 'boks though - SA will take them to pieces if they don't improve quite a bit.
In the spirit of generosity, I shall put the Lions performance down to just being unfamiliar with team mates - most of the players are are coming off a full season of competitive rugby, so shouldn't be game rusty - it wasn't bad, just not very inspiring.
JonChalk said:
Balls and now likely that’s it boots Hing up. 
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