The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub, Edinburgh

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Hello and welcome to the Virtual Rugby Pub, a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The pub has made its way to Hopetoun House, Edinburgh - where the Management Team for the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour party to Australia was announced.

“This is the next chapter in the 2013 tour story," said tour manager Andy Irvine.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of Warren Gatland,
Andy Farrell, Shaun Edwards, Kiwi Pete's Grandfather, Rava, Rodders, Andy Irvine, Graham Rowntree, Dr James Robson,
Paul Stridgeon, Kip Keino, Baggage Master Patrick O’Reilly and Lawyer Max Duthie above the bar.





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A mixture of both of the above along with satisfying Mr Kidney and the IRFU and giving a couple of our NIQs a very well earned rest I think Glas.

It would be good if John Afoa, Ruan Pienaar and Jared Payne could last till the end of the season.

OH and TH are the places I think we would have biggest drop from the first choice player but the rest I wouldn't worry about having to come into the team any week.

Of course, playing 13 who wouldn't be regular starters all together is a totally different kettle of weasels but it has to be done. I'm just hoping we can find out the result.

You see this is what gets me with modern coaching. Rotate, rest, use the squad, try things out, by all means. But what the fans want is for the team to try and win every competitive game. They know momentum is vital. I agree with the ends, I just think the means are a bit extreme. I'm also fully aware that Easyerby is just as likely to do this should we (hah! As if) get into a similar situation.

I doubt you will see many Ulster fans complaining Glas.

Yes you go out to win each game you play but the whole point is what things are like at the end of the season. The aim has to be to do as well in both competitions as we possibly can.

Possibly not, but when your on a roll I firmly believe you try to keep it going. Be careful what you wish for, don't tempt fate and all that. Wales V New Zealand in the 03 WC is one of the exceptions to this rule.

Thing is Glas we are currently on a one game winning streak!

That Ulster team could beat the Munster side but will be up against it, they played most of their frontliners last week, while Munster didn't so it kind of balances out.

I seem to empty the place out recently, might be time for a permanent departure.....

Don't be daft Thomond

Everybody's flouncing lately. Whats up with that?!

Fecked if I know?

Fecked if you don't?

I think we are feciced regardless really, I know Ulster are at approximately 17:31 in Thomond Park tomorrow.

STA £994

Leaving the 9th from Dublin
Fly to Dubai and to Singapore arrive 1500 on the 10th

11th sing- Brisbane arrive. 2140, stay in a hostel that night and pick up the camper the next day

Internal flights

Leave Sydney Sunday 7th 1845
Arrive Bangkok 0110
Leave bangkok 0135 on the 10th, arrive Dublin 1215 wednesday 10th or Thursday 11th

Auatraaaaaaalllliaaaa baby. There's the itinerary. 2 days in Bangkok could be interesting...

Nice Willy, may find myself in Florida or San Fran during the summer, we will see how things go.

If no one hears from me by the 11th please contact the authorities and send help to Bangkok

You may find yourself in the company of something very like a Leinster fan......

Spoiler:

It's all well to joke about it now... But there is a serious possibililty... I'm thinking of instituting a 'what goes on tour, stays on tour' policy from the off...

I wasn't flouncing, I was busy.

Just stopped for a coffee break in front of the puter.

Deposit and flights paid. Lions tour 2013 is on!!!!!!

Well done Willser. Remember the only acceptable evidence is a pair of knickers. Also, always take sensible precautions (always give a false name and address)

Good man Willy

Thom - this place has been quieter of late with lots of time between posts. It ain't personal; people are off doing stuff at this time of year.

The main message boards are the same on many topics.

Your GUIDE to the end of the year

PenfroPete wrote:Your GUIDE to the end of the year

No Risca coverage?

Not sure how, but I'm in the first team squad for tomorrow (rain permitting). Haven't played for five weeks or so, nor have I been able to train. Guess my scrummaging power (evident from the last game anyway) is wanted against the Gwernyfed farmers. Particularly with the extra Christmas poundage (hashtag unit)

Good luck with the match Rev.

Nearly there!

Where are you going?

Darn.

I was looking for the wee smilie but I don't think we have it anymore.

Skiing in La Belle France.

Cheers Mrs P. I think it'll be off, but won't know till 10am tomorrow.

Oh...there's nice.

Mrs G hates skiing.




Which...at least...

saves me money

It does seem to be one of those activities that folk are not ambivalent toward.

A Marmite sport.

I'm on the 'love it' side.

The sheep will be coming in over the weekend so that's my chance of a week off gone till April.

Although I am slipping away to Paris for a couple of days in February

Evening all....just lost badly @ harry potter cluedo....more time for

MrsP's on the piste.


Grenoble probably isn't that far away if the clan want to watch some T14 rugby.

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:MrsP's on the piste.

Aye, she could well be following an old instructors advice to me "Stand up, sit down! " and yes this was for the Slalom

Indeed Hound but we only get to ski one week a year so that will be the priority unless there are problems with lift closures etc.

Can't wait!

Although I will not be doing much, if any skiing this year as we are determined to try to get P5 on her skis if possible and that means Mummy Ski Instructor.

Evening All

Hope everyone's well, and managed to avoid the two major bugs going round - one fills you up with snot, the other empties your guts. Both unpleasant, and people at my work are dropping like flies. It annoys me a bit because there's people who've had the norovirus coming back to work too soon.

Willy - well done on sorting the Lions Tour, but let's face it, it'll be nothing compared to my trip to Belfast in a week or two.

Thomond - now don't you go flouncing off, there's a big shortage of Munster fans lately. If the Irish contingent of this pub dwindles any more then we're really knackered!

Indeed, cause we're the only ones that feckin' talk!

I've got the full of snot one.

Notch - exactly! Can always rely on an Irish provincial row debate to keep us entertained!

Glas - I had that last week. It sucks. Well I had to cause I couldn't breathe through my nose...

MrsP wrote:Indeed Hound but we only get to ski one week a year so that will be the priority unless there are problems with lift closures etc.

Can't wait!

Although I will not be doing much, if any skiing this year as we are determined to try to get P5 on her skis if possible and that means Mummy Ski Instructor.

Aw, fair play MrsP. I've only been skiing a couple of times (Austria) and that was a loooong time ago.

Cari/Glas - I've had a bit of a cold on me for a couple of days, but it hasn't developed into much and is on its way out. I put it down to stress free sleep, and the body getting adequate rest.

Yeah cheers Hound, rub it in why don't you. Freezing and burning up in turn doesn't make for a good night's sleep!

Penfro,

My first time skiing was in Austria and the instructor spent the whole time shouting,

"You mast bend zee kneeze!"

Things have changed a bit now though. The skis do alot of the work for you now. Or maybe I've just got better at it!

Mine's gone now but I spent much of last weekend in bed sleeping it off. I just hope I don't get the other bug!

Glad to hear that Cari

Glas - sorry mun

I enjoyed the 'It didn't take long' article btw. Going to 3 regions is a retrograde step for Welsh rugby imo. The regions need to find ways of getting more people in to watch games.

Not easy in the current economic climate.

I was only kidding Hound

You're right as to the Regions. The main motivator in selling tickets is the fear of losing out. How you create that is for cleverer people, the regions just need to think in those terms though.

When they are all fit, the regions are providing good international quality players for the RFU. A huge issue now is the number of players taking the € in France, and contracts in England.

I don't think the WRU can match the contracts being offered - the regions need to generate enough money themselves

Or not worry about the top players going, concentrate on development and play 2 or 3 AI matches.

MrsP wrote:Indeed Hound but we only get to ski one week a year so that will be the priority unless there are problems with lift closures etc.

Can't wait!

Although I will not be doing much, if any skiing this year as we are determined to try to get P5 on her skis if possible and that means Mummy Ski Instructor.

Get her on a snowboard instead MrsP, you know it makes sense!

Evening all

knackered.com

Awright Oz. Are you at Twickenham tomorrow?

Hahahahaha!

P3 has already disgraced the family by trying that nonsense Ozzy!

We are a "2 edges at a time in the snow" kinda family!

mutters....blooming shredders.....not looking where they're going....turning without notice....stopping and sitting down spread the whole way across the piste just over the crest of a hill...droopy trousers...boots that are actually comfortable to walk in...

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:Awright Oz. Are you at Twickenham tomorrow?

Nah, I'm not a massive fan of Twickenham as a stadium if I'm honest Hound. Also got loads on family wise so giving it miss. Am picking my mum up at Reading train station at about 4 tomorrow, so might get there early and watch the first half in the 3G's before she arrives. Hopefully your boys can do us a favour and turn Welsh over to stop them getting too far ahead of us.

MrsP wrote:Hahahahaha!

P3 has already disgraced the family by trying that nonsense Ozzy!

We are a "2 edges at a time in the snow" kinda family!

mutters....blooming shredders.....not looking where they're going....turning without notice....stopping and sitting down spread the whole way across the piste just over the crest of a hill...droopy trousers...boots that are actually comfortable to walk in...

It's all about the boots MrsP, all about the boots.

P3 is clearly the coolest of mini P's (close enough, there doesn't seem to be a snowboard smiley!!!)