Warm Up Match 3: Crusaders v British & Irish Lions (Christchurch)

[Ground We Won]

ive missed something here. whats wrong with his discipline?

He turnes up late to a Blues meeting and practice before the Lions.

 

[mania]

He turnes up late to a Blues meeting and practice before the Lions.

well that'll learn him. still a bit harsh dropping him from the ABs

 

[Ground We Won]

well that'll learn him. still a bit harsh dropping him from the ABs

I actually think Barrett and Romano have both out performed this season too and their attitudes and work rate are streets ahead of Patricks.

Too many things working against him at the moment, he should do some reflecting in this period and come back stronger with some proper commitment to his career and team.

But I agree, he's a very talented player and has more talent than Barrett and Romano. Just needs to apply himself better and not let himself or the teams down.

 

[McTallshort]

I'd love to watch your reaction during an NZ high school first XV match then

There's one usually every 15 minutes and on a large scale.

Glad I dont live in NZ then

 

[Ground We Won]

How are AWJ and Hogg starting in the Saturday team?

Also will we have a haka before every game now?

Just thought I'd add that the Highlanders are actually doing a Scottish theme, because of the towns heritage. 'Dunedin', some what of an anagram of Edinburgh and many Scottish settlers. Also it's a bit of a nod towards the 3 Scots in the side lol.

 

[Big_Grumper]

Can one of the Celtic members tell me how to pronounce Tadgh Furlong's first name? Is it 'tad-ug' or 'taj' or 'torg'?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Can one of the Celtic members tell me how to pronounce Tadgh Furlong's first name? Is it 'tad-ug' or 'taj' or 'torg'?

Tie-g

 

[Ground We Won]

Can one of the Celtic members tell me how to pronounce Tadgh Furlong's first name? Is it 'tad-ug' or 'taj' or 'torg'?

I'm not Celtic, but I do have a mate called Tadgh and I believe it's "Tige", like "Tiger" but without the 'r'.

 

[Jockstap]

Can one of the Celtic members tell me how to pronounce Tadgh Furlong's first name? Is it 'tad-ug' or 'taj' or 'torg'?

Irish people aren't Celtic, anyway say tie and egg really fast and you've nailed it.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I'm not Celtic, but I do have a mate called Tadgh and I believe it's "Tige", like "Tiger" but without the 'r'.

Yeah, clearer than what I said too!

 

[Jockstap]

I'm not Celtic, but I do have a mate called Tadgh and I believe it's "Tige", like "Tiger" but without the 'r'.

Yes that's the ticket.

 

[Big_Grumper]

Gotcha. So basically I was miles off? #standard.

 

[Ground We Won]

Gotcha. So basically I was miles off? #standard.

I do love the Celtic and Irish names, but if you've never heard them before they're almost impossible to read, from Roisin to Siobhan and Bono.

 

[Jockstap]

i'm glad its getting demystified. its not mumbo jumbo its a welcome.
so what if its overused? as long as they do their own haka, personalised to the team then its fine. shouldnt be using kamate or pango o kapo as those really are the ABs haka's. i'd like to see some new choreography.
haka isnt about scaring the bejezzus outta the oppn, its a welcome with honour and acknowledgement to the oppn and a thank you for coming to compete. its the equivalent of boxers touching gloves before battle.
its an unsaid saying that even though we're gonna smash each other, we do it with respect and thank you for coming to play.
haka's are about welcoming, inclusion and embracing.
the whole anti haka thing is just par for this time year

.

When people say the Haka is a welcome

 

[Groundhog]

I do love the Celtic and Irish names, but if you've never heard them before they're almost impossible to read, from Roisin to Siobhan and Bono.

Conchobhar Ó Ceallacháin at your service mate.

 

[Ground We Won]

Conchobhar Ó Ceallacháin at your service mate.

I got this, here hold my beer.

Conor O-Cal-ah-han?

 

[Groundhog]

I got this, here hold my beer.

Conor O-Cal-ah-han?

That is indeed the anglicized version (Conor O'Callaghan) to a T, but it's a little bit more shitty in Irish. Surname is pretty much right. By the way this is not my actual name, please no one send some unsuspecting Conchobar pictures of your shriveled member.

 

[Ground We Won]

That is indeed the anglicized version (Conor O'Callaghan) to a T, but it's a little bit more shitty in Irish. Surname is pretty much right. By the way this is not my actual name, please no one send some unsuspecting Conchobar pictures of your shriveled member.

Pog mo thoins!

 

[Ground We Won]

Pog mo thoins!

There's anglicized named Irish pubs in NZ called "Pog Mahones". Get's a cringe and a laugh out off the Irish tourists.

 

[TRF Mr Fish]

I'm not Celtic, but I do have a mate called Tadgh and I believe it's "Tige", like "Tiger" but without the 'r'.

Until recently I assumed it was similar to Ruaridh and Sean (i.e. a traditional spelling of a now common name), so I thought it was pronounced Todd.

Whoops.