SWING LOWWW - The Rugby World Cup Thread

[Woodsey]

Shipped a single seat for the Wales game, wasn't going to bother but I'm not sure I'll ever get chance to see England play in a World Cup game again so thought fk it....

[mulhuzz]

Score predictions?

41-13 England for me. Based on nothing other than those are numbers I like.

[treefella]

I have two Eng vs Wales tickets for sale if anyone wants to make an offer for the pair.

[Woodsey]

I have two Eng vs Wales tickets for sale if anyone wants to make an offer for the pair.

Would have had 'em face value mate, couple of my mates weren't keen on sitting on their own hence why I ended up with a single seat.

[BorntoBubble]

How much, feel free to pm

[TheDazzler]

I am going to bet the underdog with the handicap in all group games. Very scientific.

[tikay]

The big day has arrived.

If you are going to Twickenham tonight, please remember that many of the local roads are closed, in particular, the main A316, the dual carriageway which bisects Twickenham & The Stoop. The usual Stoop car parks are closed, too, "Media Only".

There are RWC banners everywhere, & the Stadium looks amazing, all dressed up, ditto the nearby roads.

Shuttle buses are laid on to take spectators to & from Waterloo, & Kempton Park, the latter being used as a car park.

Local pubs will be closing early, much to the annoyance of the landlords, who were hoping the RWC would give trade a boost. The Stadium Bars will remain open until late.   

[tikay]

On a less than bright note, I only realised yesterday that the host broadcaster is ITV4.

Not sure they have the expertise, in front of or behind the cameras, but let's hope they surprise us.

[tikay]

This painting of Chris Robshaw........

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....is by Henry Fraser, a paralysed former player, who uses a brush clenched between his teeth to paint.

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[tikay]

Henry received this e-mail on July 15th this year, & posted it on his Twitter feed. ( @henryfraser0 )







Henry replied......


Woke up to this email.

All I achieve from now will be because of the motivation you have given me. Thank you Laura 😚

[TheDazzler]

Henry received this e-mail on July 15th this year, & posted it on his Twitter feed. ( @henryfraser0 )







Henry replied......


Woke up to this email.

All I achieve from now will be because of the motivation you have given me. Thank you Laura 😚

Imagine taking the time out to write an email like that to another person just to make them feel bad.
How sad is that? 

[baldock92]

I know nothing about rugby but have drawn South Africa in a sweepstake. Realistic chance?

[Woodsey]

I know nothing about rugby but have drawn South Africa in a sweepstake. Realistic chance?

Not too bad, after the all blacks in the next tier of teams that have a shot.

[Woodsey]

There was single tickets popping up all week for tonight's match, was sorely tempted but as they were £300 and I'm going next week anyway I managed to resist....

[Longines]

St Pancras this morning was rammed with French supporters coming off the Eurostar, busiest I've ever seen the station.