the rugby world cup

[russtafa]

Back on topic.

Having watched the "highlights" of England and Scotland's opening , the kindest thing to say is that at least there's no risk of either side peaking too early.......

Dire stuff.

but England has Johnny

[russtafa]

I guess things have changed since 1975 which was when I met that guy, I remember asking him what the tribespeople were like given their reputation for ferocity; he said they were completely trustworthy as long as you were straight with them. Maybe modernisation has ruined the place, it often does.

no they have gangs called rascals ,they live in Port Morsby

[robertlouis]

but England has Johnny

...and he was shit too yesterday.

[russtafa]

maybe it was just a bad day for him and he will come right?

[russtafa]

Australia 32 Italy 6 ,we are going well so far

[robertlouis]

maybe it was just a bad day for him and he will come right?

Don't care - he's a Pom.

[russtafa]

Don't care - he's a Pom.

but but on a good day a truly great sportsman

[robertlouis]

but but on a good day a truly great sportsman

I agree - but still a Pom....

[russtafa]

how do you know when a plane full of poms has arrived .the turbines have been switched off and there is still whining coming from the plane

[robertlouis]

how do you know when a plane full of poms has arrived .the turbines have been switched off and there is still whining coming from the plane

That one's been doing the rounds since the Wright Brothers took off in 1903, Russ!

As a Scot I always get a better reception when I come to Oz than those poor misunderstood English.....