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<blockquote data-quote="Triniquint" data-source="post: 112707"><p>I was being flippant in my metaphors, actually, and apologise - although the essence of what I was saying is correct. I didn't, though, propose anything. However, Andy Goode's chip ahead that created one try was an example of very good back play. I honestly didn't see much difference between the two teams style of play, and Llanelli in no way produced this mythical 'champagne' rugby that everyone goes on about. I too enjoy scintillating runs, dummy's, side-stepping, passing along the line type of rugby. Even now, when I see such a move that goes the length of the pitch and ends up in a try, it never fails to bring me to my feet with a roar of joy - and here's a thing: regardless of which team scored it.</p><p></p><p>But sometimes this doesn't happen, and if an opposing team allows it to happen all the time, without taking measures to prevent it, then they are naive and mugs. Maybe flinging the ball out wide, along with off-the-cuff type one arm behind the back passing etc, can work - but it is sometimes more luck than good judgement, and enjoyable (if not to say lucky) if it comes off, and the cheek of it makes me laugh.</p><p></p><p>But it isn't necessarily good rugby. In a sense, you are indeed attempting to take some kind of moral high ground regarding an interpretation of YOUR idea of how 'clean' rugby (if that's the term) ought to be played. Truth is, ask any true fan if he wants to see his/her team win, or play this 'marvellous' rugby, and lose.</p><p></p><p>The forwards are more than just an integral part of the team, they are the heart of the team, the 'engine room' that powers the team, and such flashing, sparkling, rugby as you advocate seems only to happen if the forwards provide the ball, and the back row forwards are first to the breakdown and secure the ball once again. Dominant forwards can 'unleash' the backs. The aim is, I would guess, to try to achieve a balance. </p><p></p><p>This was, in my view, seen in the Leicester v Llanelli match. A good balance, between two good teams, one of whom had to lose.</p><p></p><p>C'est la vie.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Triniquint, post: 112707"] I was being flippant in my metaphors, actually, and apologise - although the essence of what I was saying is correct. I didn't, though, propose anything. However, Andy Goode's chip ahead that created one try was an example of very good back play. I honestly didn't see much difference between the two teams style of play, and Llanelli in no way produced this mythical 'champagne' rugby that everyone goes on about. I too enjoy scintillating runs, dummy's, side-stepping, passing along the line type of rugby. Even now, when I see such a move that goes the length of the pitch and ends up in a try, it never fails to bring me to my feet with a roar of joy - and here's a thing: regardless of which team scored it. But sometimes this doesn't happen, and if an opposing team allows it to happen all the time, without taking measures to prevent it, then they are naive and mugs. Maybe flinging the ball out wide, along with off-the-cuff type one arm behind the back passing etc, can work - but it is sometimes more luck than good judgement, and enjoyable (if not to say lucky) if it comes off, and the cheek of it makes me laugh. But it isn't necessarily good rugby. In a sense, you are indeed attempting to take some kind of moral high ground regarding an interpretation of YOUR idea of how 'clean' rugby (if that's the term) ought to be played. Truth is, ask any true fan if he wants to see his/her team win, or play this 'marvellous' rugby, and lose. The forwards are more than just an integral part of the team, they are the heart of the team, the 'engine room' that powers the team, and such flashing, sparkling, rugby as you advocate seems only to happen if the forwards provide the ball, and the back row forwards are first to the breakdown and secure the ball once again. Dominant forwards can 'unleash' the backs. The aim is, I would guess, to try to achieve a balance. This was, in my view, seen in the Leicester v Llanelli match. A good balance, between two good teams, one of whom had to lose. C'est la vie....... [/QUOTE]
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