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<blockquote data-quote="Vieux Talonneur" data-source="post: 1170959" data-attributes="member: 73144"><p>Spot on. </p><p></p><p>There are huge distinctions between the amateur and pro games.</p><p></p><p>At pro level you have to marvel at some of the skills, athleticism and power. The big set pieces like the 6N and RWC knock out rounds are great but so much else around the pro game sucks, on and off pitch. I understand why interest has waned for so many.</p><p></p><p>I'm not linked to a club any more. But I used to love that you had a mix of coppers (usually at the heart of any trouble), doctors, builders, students etc and all people cared about that you gave it a good lash on the pitch and were good on the lash afterwards. I hope that the social side has remained but suspect it's been toned down from the good ol' days.</p><p></p><p>Regular season fixtures were great but I always had a big soft spot for the 'fancy a game tomorrow' social matches where kicking was frowned on and started at about 3 pints past midday on a Sunday. I was competitive and wanted to win, but rugby was a hobby and so I was always more concerned with having fun than outright performance.</p><p></p><p>The real highlights were always tours. I'd love to share some of the shenanigans, but what went on tour stays there - thank god smart phones weren't around then!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vieux Talonneur, post: 1170959, member: 73144"] Spot on. There are huge distinctions between the amateur and pro games. At pro level you have to marvel at some of the skills, athleticism and power. The big set pieces like the 6N and RWC knock out rounds are great but so much else around the pro game sucks, on and off pitch. I understand why interest has waned for so many. I’m not linked to a club any more. But I used to love that you had a mix of coppers (usually at the heart of any trouble), doctors, builders, students etc and all people cared about that you gave it a good lash on the pitch and were good on the lash afterwards. I hope that the social side has remained but suspect it’s been toned down from the good ol’ days. Regular season fixtures were great but I always had a big soft spot for the ‘fancy a game tomorrow’ social matches where kicking was frowned on and started at about 3 pints past midday on a Sunday. I was competitive and wanted to win, but rugby was a hobby and so I was always more concerned with having fun than outright performance. The real highlights were always tours. I’d love to share some of the shenanigans, but what went on tour stays there - thank god smart phones weren’t around then! [/QUOTE]
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