Happy Sunrise

By the way, If Linton Shard wins I will give the ATC a loan. How much do you need fellas?

Have you noticed how massive the players look? Fiji - huge, France - huge, Argentina - huge.

Despite that win I think it is going to be anyone's World Cup. If they play South Africa again in the final it would be 50/50 for who would win. If it were to be a wet final I would be concerned. It is a long way out but England loom in the semi and that will be a massive test for the ABs. I think they need Brodie (not the restricted one) firing that is for sure.

Superstar Lad in the first. 2.90FF for the place. Anchoring it in my multis. My bolter is Linton Shard at 81FF!

Good games so far. I wouldn't want to tackle one of those Fijians! Dear lord. Looked like the AB's were going to be bullied off the park in the first half but how the game turned on its head. Surprised by SA's kicking all the time. I thought they were past that. I write this at halftime. Hoping for more of the same in the second half.

Big odds on the fixed Globe. Nice work.

A stone bruise I read. That is a shame. Now the race is a procession. I like your positivity towards making money big D.

That should read 'not' an inviting prospect

Could be a very topsy turvy tournament where a team plays fantastically well in the quarters then gets dumped in the semi. Ireland v NZ or SA is an inviting prospect if you are Irish.

I think England are real contenders. Almost a better team than the all blacks but I read that England play France and Argentina in a row at end off pool play then straight into either wales or Australia in quarters then semi and then final. That is 5 big games in a row so if you remember Sir Henry from years ago about just playing 3 in a row and how hard that is, how can a team win 5 in a row? Injuries and exhaustion must take its toll. So I still favour the saffers

Who do you think will win the cup?

'Biggles Brodie'

So we cancel your baptism into Brodie's band of the banned?

We make a big bandwagon!

Almost from 'The Book of Brodie' lol

I started a topic in the sports section if anyone wants to talk the rugby world cup.

I started a topic in the sports section if anyone wants to talk the rugby world cup. Might take your mind off the terrible news of John Allen's resignation and help with the grieving process of his departure ?

I started a topic in the sports section if anyone wants to talk the rugby world cup. I figure we are experts in the harness code (All Stars will win the main pacing and trot race at Oamaru on Sunday - see what I mean) so we might want a new challenge for a few weeks. Participation in this event is unrestricted.

There is no way round the TAB. They were able to build that wall and make the punters pay for it.

Anyone interested in talking the World Cup? It looks like shaping to be a great World Cup. The timings of the games is pretty good for us in NZ. I think the Eden Park trouncing of the Wallabies hides a few flaws that will be exposed in the AB's game though I am hoping I am wrong. The front 5 have to have a massive tournament in my view. Forget the names of Reece and Mounga etc and start hoping for Laulala and Moli to establish themselves as world class players at the tournament. Balls on the line....South Africa win the opening game against the ABs and they go onto win it.

You would think some of those Korea boys will be captains picks at the Presidents Cup. They are consistently up there. Have you settled into your 'team' of consistent players? The European Tour changes in conditions and continents a lot so don't get too comfortable!

You both deserved to be restricted for free bets ?

Am I you Globe or the reverse? I wish I was you cos then I would have had a winner last night! ?

Dark Web?

Whip is in the bedroom. Unlike the armchair, the bed has ridden many winners. Did I just write that? Sorry, Chief. But I will assert my right to freedom of speech and all.