Rugby World Cup 2023

tiger_one said:
Just a bit of an extra about my having a soft spot for the Irish in the remaining World Cup matches, here's a little trivia:

Mack Hansen, the Irish winger is a grandson of Wests Magpies old boy, lock forward Bill Hansen, playing for Wests between 1965-71 - I know Bill's wife and she is one proud Magpie and (of course) loves her grandson and his exploits in the emerald green.


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We lost Mack to Ireland, I was disappointed
at the time. Irish just can't get past the quarters
T1, was convinced they would win the RWC!
 
Kaito said:
We lost Mack to Ireland, I was disappointed
at the time. Irish just can't get past the quarters
T1, was convinced they would win the RWC!
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Yes, Mack was ours, till he appeared unwanted.
And like you, I thought the Irish were going to get through.
 
Just saw the final score, Boks squeeze home again. Predictable WC final teams, think the ABs just hitting their stride and 2 massive games must have impact on Boks ability to match them.
ABs to win 13+.
 
Krammy said:
Makes me wonder if SA are an untapped source for the Tigers. Didn't they make a bid to stage a RL World Cup recently? Mind you they are a rugby mad country.
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Well for those real oldies we did sign a SA rugby player named Len Killeen who helped win the 69 GF . Wasn’t our greatest ever player but good goal kicker and could hold up a left wing spot.
He’s about the only one I can ever remember who came here to play league but someone with a sharper memory may be able to fill in the blanks.
 
Halbrowne61 said:
Well for those real oldies we did sign a SA rugby player named Len Killeen who helped win the 69 GF . Wasn’t our greatest ever player but good goal kicker and could hold up a left wing spot.
He’s about the only one I can ever remember who came here to play league but someone with a sharper memory may be able to fill in the blanks.
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Did someone say "Jarrod Saffy?"
Or way back, the legendary Fred Griffiths of Norths fame.
Either way, not too many cross-overs of note.
 
tiger_one said:
Did someone say "Jarrod Saffy?"
Or way back, the legendary Fred Griffiths of Norths fame.
Either way, not too many cross-overs of note.
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I remember Saffy, and of course you are correct. Didn’t know Fred Griffiths was from there, but remember seeing him play several times.
Such a learning experience talking to you TO.
 
tiger_one said:
Did someone say "Jarrod Saffy?"
Or way back, the legendary Fred Griffiths of Norths fame.
Either way, not too many cross-overs of note.
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Halbrowne61 said:
Well for those real oldies we did sign a SA rugby player named Len Killeen who helped win the 69 GF . Wasn’t our greatest ever player but good goal kicker and could hold up a left wing spot.
He’s about the only one I can ever remember who came here to play league but someone with a sharper memory may be able to fill in the blanks.
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Kickem between Lenny Killeen
 
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