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Joyous in Japan

Post by HiroshimaClaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:16 am

What a day of sport lies ahead! Does it get any better than England vs Australia followed by Ireland taking on the All Blacks then saving the best `til last and the Mighty Clarets against Rodgers and the Crisp men!!!???

Hosting the World Cup over here has been an incredible occasion and we`re only half way through. Having the tournament spread across the country has got all the natives interested (helps of course that Japan have been magnificent so far allied to favourable viewing times) and it has been such a buzz seeing `rugby tourists` from all nations here in Hiroshima. Maybe all Olympics of the future should consider following suit and using the length and breadth of the country, benefitting the majority not just those in capital cities (Japan has been forced to move the marathon and 50km run north to escape the heat/humidity for next year`s Olympics).

Anyway, hope everyone around the world can take in today`s super sporting spectacles. Come on England, Ireland and the mighty Burnley.

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by mapinchina » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:35 am

May I ask if you actually live and work in Hiroshima ?
I only ask because I live in Wuhan, China and I am curious if there are any other "exiled clarets" :-)

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by HiroshimaClaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:46 am

mapinchina wrote:May I ask if you actually live and work in Hiroshima ?
I only ask because I live in Wuhan, China and I am curious if there are any other "exiled clarets" :-)
Indeed I do! I have been in Japan since 2006 (geez!!!).
Wuhan is the epicentre of Chinese mysticism and martial arts, isn`t it?

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Post by willsclarets » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:55 am

It looks like Japan have done a great job so far, things should get ever more exciting from here on in!
My baby daughter has given me a much longer build up to this game than I wanted but I can't wait. Lots of coffee and two brilliant matches of rugby to watch, especially if the first one goes the right way :)

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by HiroshimaClaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:58 am

willsclarets wrote:It looks like Japan have done a great job so far, things should get ever more exciting from here on in!
My baby daughter has given me a much longer build up to this game than I wanted but I can't wait. Lots of coffee and two brilliant matches of rugby to watch, especially if the first one goes the right way :)
Girls are trouble from Day 1 (especially for fathers!) I have a 3-yr-old and she`s wild! Enjoy your day and copious amounts of coffee!

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Post by willsclarets » Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:07 am

3 years old does seem like a physically testing time :-) My nine month old looked at me last night, pointed, and for the first ever time said "daddaa!" with a big smile on her face. So, she can do whatever she wants today (already got me round her tiny finger) I'll be popping her in her England rugby top in an hour or so and we'll watch it together.

Enjoy the atmosphere in Hiroshima! It's great that it's spread across the country so everyone can get involved. Especially since Japan are doing so well, fingers crossed they beat SA. I imagine that would really light the touchpaper over there

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Post by HiroshimaClaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:10 am

willsclarets wrote:3 years old does seem like a physically testing time :-) My nine month old looked at me last night, pointed, and for the first ever time said "daddaa!" with a big smile on her face. So, she can do whatever she wants today (already got me round her tiny finger) I'll be popping her in her England rugby top in an hour or so and we'll watch it together.

Enjoy the atmosphere in Hiroshima! It's great that it's spread across the country so everyone can get involved. Especially since Japan are doing so well, fingers crossed they beat SA. I imagine that would really light the touchpaper over there
Oh I think she`s got you wrapped around her little finger way beyond today! It`ll be bonkers if Japan beat South Africa tomorrow - I`d say they have at least a 50/50 chance.

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by CaptJohn » Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:29 am

My 2 year old grand daughter watched one of the England games with me recently. It was difficult to explain that "Peppa Pig" was tired and needed a rest so we' should watch the rugby but it worked and she was good as gold :D
I was very fortunate to visit Japan on many occasions (1st visit 1972) and always enjoyed the experience. My favourite place was Kobe (Pre-earthquake)
Come on England.

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Post by willsclarets » Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:17 am

Bless her, she's just decided it's time for her morning nap with mum. Just in time for kick off. I love her so much :-)

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Post by Winstonswhite » Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:40 am

What a kick through that was. England under the cosh but lead 14-3. How did that happen?!

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Post by mapinchina » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:03 am

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Indeed I do! I have been in Japan since 2006 (geez!!!).
Wuhan is the epicentre of Chinese mysticism and martial arts, isn`t it?
It may well be, but to be honest, I have no idea :oops:
I've only been here for 3 weeks, teaching everyday. Today is my first day of "rest"....I will be/am planning next weeks classes.

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:11 am

How long is the ball actually in play in Rugby Union?
10 minutes per half maximum?

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by Blackrod » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:27 am

Good game on now. UK viewing figures must be down with these early morning kick offs though.

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Post by conyoviejo » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:28 am

Bordeauxclaret wrote:How long is the ball actually in play in Rugby Union?
10 minutes per half maximum?
The last World Cup averaged 17.5 mins per half..

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:37 am

conyoviejo wrote:The last World Cup averaged 17.5 mins per half..
Thanks. Surprised it’s that high to be honest.

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Post by Winstonswhite » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:18 am

England looking good. But I suppose a much bigger test next game.

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Post by conyoviejo » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:21 am

Winstonswhite wrote:England looking good. But I suppose a much bigger test next game.
Against a very very poor Australian team..I would have been gobsmacked if we had lost to them..
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Post by willsclarets » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:27 am

A weird gameplan from the Aussies. Trying to run it from your own 22 against a side as organised as England is suicide.

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Post by aggi » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:27 am

Bordeauxclaret wrote:Thanks. Surprised it’s that high to be honest.
The clock stops pretty often so there is more than it looks.

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Post by Clarets4me » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:39 am

conyoviejo wrote:Against a very very poor Australian team..I would have been gobsmacked if we had lost to them..
I think that's harsh on Australia, I just think England were excellent today, especially in defence ... this Australian side beat the All Blacks by over 20 points in early August ...

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Post by conyoviejo » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:43 am

Clarets4me wrote:I think that's harsh on Australia, I just think England were excellent today, especially in defence ... this Australian side beat the All Blacks by over 20 points in early August ...
I'm always harsh on Australia ,the arrogant big headed set of twohats.. :D :D

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Post by Blackrod » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:57 am

England were good but Australia were poor on the day. They are still a good side though. It’s a shame they made a forward pass for that ‘try’. Wouldn’t fancy us too much against the All Blacks but if anyone is going to dislodge them we’ve as a good a chance as anyone else. Surprised how Japan have come in in Rugby. I normally like underdogs beating the odds but I will make an exception with Japan.

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Post by Clarets4me » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:59 am

Just as an aside, with these kick off times, it's certainly the most sober World Cup I've watched ..... ;)

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Post by Clarets4me » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:02 am

conyoviejo wrote:I'm always harsh on Australia ,the arrogant big headed set of twohats.. :D :D
They spilt the ball forwards quite a few times, I wonder if they'd have taped some sandpaper to their hands ...... :roll: :roll:

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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:04 am

aggi wrote:The clock stops pretty often so there is more than it looks.
I always thought that but it seemed to continue today most of time.

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Post by Spijed » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:42 am

New Zealand are ripping Ireland apart!

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Post by Blackrod » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:43 am

The last two tries should have been prevented. Don’t think Ireland stand a chance based on what I’ve seen so far.

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Post by Rileybobs » Sat Oct 19, 2019 11:57 am

Got a gut feeling that the all blacks will win this one.

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Post by willsclarets » Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:42 pm

Ha you should've put your money where your mouth is! Just think you'd be about 4p up by now if you'd stuck £20 on it. Trust your instincts.

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Re: Joyous in Japan

Post by Quicknick » Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:49 pm

No interest in rugby, but I have in Japan. Lived there for over 3 years in the late 80s/early 90s. It's a fascinating place. I don't think I could have settled there, though.

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Post by Rileybobs » Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:56 pm

willsclarets wrote:Ha you should've put your money where your mouth is! Just think you'd be about 4p up by now if you'd stuck £20 on it. Trust your instincts.
You’re right. Sometimes you just get that feeling.

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Post by tiger76 » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:01 pm

I thought the all blacks were on the decline,not on this evidence,they've been frighteningly clinical.

England played well today,but to beat the all blacks on this form,a massive improvement will be required.

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Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:31 pm

You can't beat trouncing the Aussie's to start your Saturday with.

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Post by willsclarets » Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:30 am

What a ridiculous red card for France. Idiot.

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:37 am

willsclarets wrote:What a ridiculous red card for France. Idiot.

Probably cost them the game, well hopefully.

Wales now within a try and conversion of winning.

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Post by Imploding Turtle » Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:09 am

I don't think it's clear that there was any contact.

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:11 am

HiroshimaClaret wrote:
Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:46 am
Indeed I do! I have been in Japan since 2006 (geez!!!).
Wuhan is the epicentre of Chinese mysticism and martial arts, isn`t it?
Now the epicentre of something worse hope mapinchina has vacated the area and is well.....

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Post by HiroshimaClaret » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:36 am

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:11 am
Now the epicentre of something worse hope mapinchina has vacated the area and is well.....
The exact reason why I posted previously. He popped into my thoughts. I have spent some time in China so I can imagine the welfare of a `Johnny Foreigner` will not be high up the list of priorities. Japan is incredibly concerned about this as so many Chinese people either travel here during the New Year festivities or possibly worse, as so many Chinese people live here, upon returning from family trip back to Japan, they might bring the pesky virus back with them. I remain convinced there was a quarantine exercise held here in Hiroshima on Friday...

Let`s hope it is contained sooner rather than later.

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Post by troubleatmexico » Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:51 am

I live in Shanghai although I am currently on holiday in sunny Nelson. I've just been informed that I have to self-quarantine myself and my family for 2 weeks before heading back to work. I am guessing that this will be the situation for all in Shanghai with a significant number of people returning to the city from elsewhere in China and abroad.

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:29 pm

troubleatmexico wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:51 am
I live in Shanghai although I am currently on holiday in sunny Nelson. I've just been informed that I have to self-quarantine myself and my family for 2 weeks before heading back to work. I am guessing that this will be the situation for all in Shanghai with a significant number of people returning to the city from elsewhere in China and abroad.
A day for climbing pendle hill .....

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:34 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 9:36 am
The exact reason why I posted previously. He popped into my thoughts. I have spent some time in China so I can imagine the welfare of a `Johnny Foreigner` will not be high up the list of priorities. Japan is incredibly concerned about this as so many Chinese people either travel here during the New Year festivities or possibly worse, as so many Chinese people live here, upon returning from family trip back to Japan, they might bring the pesky virus back with them. I remain convinced there was a quarantine exercise held here in Hiroshima on Friday...

Let`s hope it is contained sooner rather than later.
Yes I saw a post somewhere...and remembered this one.hopefully it will blow over and mapinchina steers clear of things unhealthy.

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Post by conyoviejo » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:44 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:11 am
Now the epicentre of something worse hope mapinchina has vacated the area and is well.....
I can confirm that MapinChina is in Wuhan city and confined to his flat/house as ordered to do so by the Authorities,apart from that he is well but bored.. 8-)

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:49 pm

conyoviejo wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:44 pm
I can confirm that MapinChina is in Wuhan city and confined to his flat/house as ordered to do so by the Authorities,apart from that he is well but bored.. 8-)
That is very good news con. :D
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Post by conyoviejo » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:04 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:49 pm
That is very good news con. :D
Have a read of The old site Tim. 8-)

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:13 pm

conyoviejo wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:04 pm
Have a read of The old site Tim. 8-)
Cant really see anything except skipping a takeaway..

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Post by conyoviejo » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:17 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:13 pm
Cant really see anything except skipping a takeaway..
http://boards.footymad.net/showthread.php?t=38257112

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Post by tim_noone » Sun Jan 26, 2020 1:21 pm

Thanks for that...that's good news for him.12million in Lockdown that's got to be a bit surreal and spooky :cry:

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