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There is only one way to select a sports team and that is merit. You find this on our schoolboy level.

Our rugby schools is much more mix now, so they give the platform. If you go to franchise level , it's the Stormers and Sharks representing the most PoCs.

However Rassie have a very different ...

That's the number 1 side in the world? Is test rugby at its lowest point ever?

Anyway, Aumua was fantastic again - best thing to come out of the last 2 weeks for the ABs. Like Razor, I wasn't too keen on seeing George Bell on the field...

Bench stepped up as well. PT playing the best rugby ...

That's the number 1 side in the world? Is test rugby at its lowest point ever?

Anyway, Aumua was fantastic again - best thing to come out of the last 2 weeks for the ABs. Like Razor, I wasn't too keen on seeing George Bell on the field...

Bench stepped up as well. PT playing the best rugby of ...

I forgot to stop by in June, I celebrated my 16th rotation of the sun liquor free.

It’s been a long time, and as the memories of that time of my life slowly fade against the weight of many wonderful ones since, I always feel the warmth of gratitude as I mark off another year sober.

I wish ...

Their long term models that dictate their target rate of return and not letting agents telling them they could increase at every opportunity.

Agent’s suggest increases when current rent sits below market. Neither Agens nor landlords benefit from property sitting empty due to being priced ...

You'd expect so considering that's what the index that agents use to tell the landlords what to charge their tenants.

How do you think institutional landlords will determine rent increases?

Their long term models that dictate their target rate of return and not letting agents telling ...

7,305 days ago, on 11 January 2004, I woke soaked in sweat from a brutal nightmare involving alcohol. I took our dog for her morning walk and when I sat down for breakfast, my wife passed me the contact information for the local sobriety support group, with a gentle "maybe it is time to give them ...

On the 0% beers. I agree they do split opinion. And I would not be drinking these at home. I have a rule to only ever have them if I go out, and where I just don’t want to drink more than a pint of lemonade or cola.

Also, if it is a rugby event, I will have several 0% for tradition.

I never have ...

Yea, rehabs would have the same or worse numbers. Its big business and anyone with insurance can go for a holiday.

AA used to claim 50-75% in the early days but this was from small membership numbers (the very beginning when AA was only low bottom, old, chronic alcoholics) it was a statement from ...

Fair enough.

I’m not here to change anyone’s mind or convince anyone of anything about AA.
It doesn’t have a monopoly or claim to be the only solution. It is what it is and it will always be there for people who find other solutions don’t work.

Ymx wrote: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:13 pm He sounds completely mad.

Hopefully, harmless mad.

He sounds like a disunifying lunatic and as harmless as any unhinged fanatic regardless of their politics. The last type of person you want near a position of power.

I am so perplexed why you’re persisting with this line when your own coach got such a long ban for criticising the Ref. Can you explain your thinking. You seem to think the Rassie stuff is different to the other instances of people complaining about Refs and I’m interested to know why you ...

I’m not sure if this was the one.

The 12 spiritual principles of recovery are as follows: acceptance, hope, faith, courage, honesty, patience, humility, willingness, brotherly love, integrity, self-discipline, and service.

Below are the spiritual principles of recovery, listed in order with ...

On the first one. Yes I expected the tv versions are likely inaccurate. Can you help us visualise it? It’s not a seated circle? Or a it’s your turn to speak thing? How does it actually work?

…

Its certinly not like this.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fight_club_1_on_1.png ...

I will come back to your other posts later, unfortunately I do need to get some work done today.

Prinston and Harvard were recently involved in a meta study of AA and related therapies. Interestingly it was found that AA is the most effective treatment for a drinking problem. At times more than 20% effective than CBT and the like. It was very interesting to hear these independent drs talk ...

I came across this clip on Youtube that to me expresses almost perfectly why self-help groups can be so helpful in recovering from an addiction.

When anyone asks you how a self-help group actually aids recovering addicts, point them at this video. The change in the expression on Michael's face ...

Fair enough. Each to their own.

My only knowledge of it is
1. What I have seen characterised on TV. My name is xyz and I’m an alcoholic … thank you for sharing.
2. The 12 principles, which are medieval religious
3. The slight cult element of being told you are never recovered, and must come ...

As you say every one is a bit different. I was relating my own experience.

I know how addiction works, the mental tricks it plays on you, I've experienced it with nicotine and I nursed someone through anorexia, which works in a similar way in that there is something that drives you to ...

I came across this article about Matthew Perry in the NYTimes discussing the concept of forgiveness and this bit really hit home.

And what’s the cure for all of this shame? Mercifully, Mr. Perry seemed to figure it out eventually: to forgive yourself. And when you find forgiveness inside your ...

Does it have to be "never again"?

I ask because I was quite relieved to find over the course of the last two years that I'm not actually an alcoholic and I can take or leave it as I please, I only had to break the habit of it being every night/most nights - I think there is a big ...

Gumboot wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:49 am I reckon there's some devil in all of us. But a supernatural devil? Nah.

“All the gods, all the Heavens, all the Hells are within you.” Joseph Campbell.

Ymx wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:21 am To re-echo sentiments, allow me to show you to the door

https://forum.planetrugby.com/viewforum.php?f=3

Strange comment about the modding - it is basically the same but the majority of people on this side of the road seem to be able to debate or question maturely (maybe not in this thread but that's Cantabs for you).

For some reason people seem to see red, get the shaking hands and feel the fury ...

my unsubstantiated claim.

PR in a nutshell, really.

It’s the internets, innit.

Everyone being on the right side of the debate makes things a bit boring. Safe and boring.

The days of Mick, Bimbo et al, stinking up every, single, thread, are long gone. To suggest PR is, still, that that ...

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown:

*Looks down nose*

SEE........ I ...

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown:

What do you mean by snobby?

Just ...

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB :thumbdown:

I’m sure he likely won’t.

Aside ...

He will probably just go back to PR, the place has improved (to a degree) since MickM and some other clowns were sent packing. Its much more fun over there. This space is like a snobby collision point with a few extra posters. Oh and you have MB

I still can't get over Etzebeth's early exit. Isn't he the Matfield of his generation?

He was struggling. I hope he feels better for the final

He certainly didn’t look himself. When the two teams had their moment pushing and shirt grabbing Etzebeth just stood in middle of it looking on, he ...

I have much more confidence for the final for various reasons. Bokke need to be underdogs. We have been there in 2019. We put up a record score at Twickenham. All Blacks can't scrum, exct

You are basing this on a single pre RWC game. We just crunched the Argies in to dust in the scrums. So I ...

For the same reason he got the SA v France game after the Ireland performance, a keewee ref to determine who the keewees meet next :crazy:

:crazy: Indeed.

It's hardly Bin's fault that Jaco pulled his calf in the QFs and couldn't take charge of the ABs - Pumas SF to determine who the ...

OomStruisbaai wrote: Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:11 am I have much more confidence for the final for various reasons. Bokke need to be underdogs. We have been there in 2019. We put up a record score at Twickenham. All Blacks can't scrum, exct

This post makes no sense.

I am guessing its the same clown committee responsible for the Original draw now in charge of ref appointments?

on what planet after his performance on sunday was Bin the right man for the Safes again? Luke Pearce or Nika Amashukeli don't get quarter final ore semi-final? Fking twats

For ...

JM2K6 wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 1:08 pm

Jesus

What’s he actually saying and why is he directing this to NZ fans?

What is this if its not Ireland saltiness?

EnergiseR2 wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:56 pm
Guy Smiley wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:20 pm
EnergiseR2 wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 8:53 pm Well that was a shit semi. Utter shit.
Being good enough to get there is one thing, of course.
Very very yawn

You could play France for 5th-6th place, for the "atmosphere".

Premise of thread - good band, crap song.

Probably just because of overfamiliarity (as in I've heard the song one time too many) but I don't like:
The Verve - bittersweet symphony
the Beatles - let it be

Urban hymns is a truly monumental album it is such a shame that Bittersweet symphony has ...

Incredible - as an almost perfect example of why Brand wasn't outed before this point.

Katherine Ryan lets folk know that it is terrifying to try and speak out against this behaviour because female comedians fear being listed as 'trouble makers' and being turned down for work because their ...

Ymx wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:16 am I don’t watch him, he’s always just been an annoying twat.

Thought he was good in that film, forgetting Sarah Marshall though.

Wasn’t that basically just him being him?

This thread is an embarrassment and to think posters here look down their nose at PR.

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