England - Italy Match thread

by nathan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:35 pm

Looking forward to the game, had no idea they had that much snow. Pitch doesn't look too good!

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:35 pm

Thanks, Nathan, I was wondering who is going to put up a match thread.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:37 pm

Good man Nathan, i was starting to think that there was little to no Interest in this match Wink

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:37 pm

nathan wrote:

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

Nathan - I can't believe how grey his hair seems to have gone...unless he's been dying it and hasn't bothered recently.

by nathan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:38 pm

Cari wrote:
nathan wrote:

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

Nathan - I can't believe how grey his hair seems to have gone...unless he's been dying it and hasn't bothered recently.

Nothing wrong with grey hair!! lol i'm 27 and have plenty!

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:38 pm

Cari wrote:
nathan wrote:

EDIT: Got to comment on Guscutt's scarf, it's soooo bad!!

Nathan - I can't believe how grey his hair seems to have gone...unless he's been dying it and hasn't bothered recently.

He is looking old isnt he.

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:39 pm

Never said there was anything wrong with it, just seems Gusset has gone grey within a week or so.

by nathan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:41 pm

Cari wrote:Never said there was anything wrong with it, just seems Gusset has gone grey within a week or so.

true!!

I'm pretty surprised this game hasn't been called off with the pitch in that state.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:42 pm

I cant imagine that we will see expansive rugby in these conditions.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:43 pm

You know, i like Stuart Lancaster. He really does come across as a genuinely nice guy.

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:44 pm

Agree on SL Billy. I hope he does a decent job of coaching the team.

Well at least Ashton won't swandive on that pitch today! Wink

by Guest Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:47 pm

Funny you should mention the scarf. We just noticed that here at home, and how similar it is to the one I bought my wife for Christmas!

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:47 pm

He is the kind of guy that you do hope does well Cari, just a genuine and humble man.

You think that there will be tries today Cari? Looking at those conditions i think it will be a penalties day to be honest..

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:48 pm

Griff wrote:Funny you should mention the scarf. We just noticed that here at home, and how similar it is to the one I bought my wife for Christmas!

by Guest Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:49 pm

Seriously, it's virtually identical! From 'Accessorize' I believe!

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:49 pm

Griff wrote:Funny you should mention the scarf. We just noticed that here at home, and how similar it is to the one I bought my wife for Christmas!

Well I'm glad to hear Mr Gussett uses charity shops... Wink

Billy - well you never know...apparently Italy haven't played in the snow before, is that right?

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:50 pm

Yeah, its pretty womanly but hey, when in rome Whistle

by **RDW** Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:51 pm

ooft - bugger playing on that pitch!

How come all these international grounds don't have undersoil heating?

Can't do much about the snow I suppose!

by Breadvan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:52 pm

Anyone else in t'chat box?

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:52 pm

Italy as a national team havent but many of their players have played club rugby in the snow. Brunel knows a thing or two about playing in the snow as well so he will have a set game plan today.

by whocares Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:53 pm

England second row have probably the worst haircuts of the game.

by Breadvan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:55 pm

They pale into comparison to castro's mane....

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:55 pm

Me thinks these conditions is going to be a great leveller

by flyhalffactory Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:55 pm

Cari wrote:Agree on SL Billy. I hope he does a decent job of coaching the team.

Well at least Ashton won't swandive on that pitch today!

Afternoon Cari and the boys

Come on let Ashton swandive if he wants to............ Come on Christopher its not that hard 1, 2, 3...... and dive

Thats a good boy!! Wink

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:56 pm

That it will biltong..

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:58 pm

Looks like a very decent crowd in there as well. Could be very noisy Very Happy

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:58 pm

whocares wrote:England second row have probably the worst haircuts of the game.

Thank you! I'm glad someone else pointed that out. I've been accused of being too hair critical in the past.

...good grief that was an awful rendition of the English anthem!

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:58 pm

when you get tackled on that pitch you will hear an awefull lot of crunching, bones, sinew and ice. Laugh

by Breadvan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:58 pm

Gotta love the Italian anthem.. clap

by Shifty Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:59 pm

Looks a hell of a lot better than the pitch the Ospreys played on a couple of weeks ago, at least you can see grass at the moment.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:59 pm

Breadvan wrote:Gotta love the Italian anthem..

Absolutely, the Italian and Franch anthms are great.

by nathan Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:59 pm

Breadvan wrote:Gotta love the Italian anthem..

lol, i know what you mean. Just found myself humming along to it.

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:00 pm

Man that looks turd cold

by Cowshot Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:00 pm

Leicester type mud wrestle? Wish Youngs was in better form.

by Shifty Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:01 pm

French ref, that's almost a homer for Italy then! Whistle

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:01 pm

Jaysus that was quick........

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:01 pm

This referee is not going to be very lenient looking at that first penalty.

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:02 pm

Does anyone else squint when the English run over the snow? Wink

by Pot Hale Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:02 pm

Full marks to the Italian Rugby Federation. New stadium and practically a full house. Great atmosphere.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:03 pm

What was Youngs doing there Laugh

by **RDW** Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:03 pm

White shirts and white ball - going to be interesting if it starts to snow!

by Cari Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Looks very slippery out there too.

oooh very close there.

by Breadvan Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Manic start!

by Shifty Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Hey no fair England are the same colour as the ice and Italy can't see them!

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

good start by england despite oungs sleeping at that ruck.

by Cowshot Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Well now! This is everything I hoped for and more! Hope we keep it going.

by **Biltong** Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:04 pm

Cari wrote:Does anyone else squint when the English run over the snow?

by Shifty Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:05 pm

RDW_Scotland wrote:White shirts and white ball - going to be interesting if it starts to snow!

haha beat me to it, thats what I get for watching Italy and england on the net, looking out of my bedroom window for the Kenfig Hill game and typing on here, I'm slower than normal! laughing

by nathan Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:05 pm

england forgot to push then!

Sounds really windy there.

by eirebilly Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:05 pm

Italy will want to get the ball through the scrum quicker than that

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