1 JULY 2007

[travelling_gerry]

and finally a couple of upsets from the African RWC2007 qualifing...

Tunisia 24 d Namibia 7 and Uganda 32 d Ivory Coast 7.

All bets paid out.

[Sagerian]

Sage's tip - USA by 13
Actual result - USA (91) def. Barbados (0)

Sage's brag: Ok so the result was never in doubt and I knew I was being generous with that scoreline, but even the sage couldn't have predicted the 13 try (all of which were converted) whitewash.


Sage's tip - ARGENTINA by 30
Actual result - Agrentina (60) def. Chile (13)

Sage's brag: Another one that most people would have guessed correctly, defecit was a bit bigger than I expected.


Sage's tip - TUNISIA by 1
Actual result - Tunisia (24) def. Namibia (7)

Sage's brag: Well well well, how many people took my tip? 4 it would seem... How disappointing. After Kenya beat Tunisia and Namibia trashed Kenya, the result seemed invevitable, but no. Those Tusken Raiders came through like you wouldn't believe.


Sage's tip - DRAW
Actual result - Uganda (32) def. Ivory Coast (7)

Sage's brag: I tipped a draw, because I didn't really care but I probably should have gone out on a limb, I will next time.


Sage's tip - SAMOA by 12
Actual result - Samoa (36) def. Tonga (0)

Sage's brag: Tonga were pretty heavy favourites coming into this one, again I can't get the scorelines right but the result it at least correct.


Sage's tip - FIJI by 20
Actual result - Fiji (29) def. Japan (15 )

Sage's brag: Japan put up a good fight but faded late, as expected.



Well there you go, congrats to those who put a cheeky bet on Tunisia to win.

[LarryNJ]

Well there you go, congrats to those who put a cheeky bet on Tunisia to win.

Flattop was the big winner in that one!

I picked up a cool 300 to thanks to you Sage! Good job!

Does the convincing win mean that the Eagles are now contenders for the WC?

[frontrow]

No Larry, keep dreamin`

[Burgs]

Does the convincing win mean that the Eagles are now contenders for the WC?

They'll be contenders in much the same way as Australia where contenders in Germany with the round ball Larry, in with a shot of an upset or two but ultimately not of a high enough standard to go on with it.
I think they play Canada now which should be a great match to watch as they are pretty evenly matched and know each other really well from regular fixtures.

[LarryNJ]

Well if they can beat those Canuck bastards I'll take that!

[The Lone Hydrangea]

Against my better judgement ive splashed out v100bucks on Sages inside advice, from his man in Tunis.I hope it isnt some sneaky Tahs thing though.

My apologies Sage about the Tahs remark, i was also picked up a lazy 600 from good old Tunisia.Any inside info on those pesky Lotto numbers would also be greatly appreciated.

[Moses]

USA play Canada with the winner qualifying for the WC. The loser of that game plays the second placed South American team for entry.

[Sagerian]

My apologies Sage about the Tahs remark, i was also picked up a lazy 600 from good old Tunisia.Any inside info on those pesky Lotto numbers would also be greatly appreciated.

No appologies needed mate, I'd never purposly try and decieve you guys.

Trust me if I had inside info on the lotto numbers, I wouldn't be here right now.

[Burgs]

Trust me if I had inside info on the lotto numbers, I wouldn't be here right now.

Really

[Sagerian]

I'd be down at the lottery place picking up my winnings, cab to the airport and then a flight to France.

[Burgs]

Bummer, leave your mates and all...

As an aside, virtually every mate of mine "on the land" who I have discussed it with has said, if they won Lotto, they would stay in agriculture.
Maybe on a better property or better climate and certainly with better gear but all would keep doing similar things!
I wonder how many other industries could claim the same thing?

[Sagerian]

Well I'd have to suss it out first, make sure it's suitable for all my mates and then I'll pay for everyone to come over too.

I'd still stay in my industry, but I'd immediatly take some time off and do some travelling.

[The Lone Hydrangea]

Bummer, leave your mates and all...

As an aside, virtually every mate of mine "on the land" who I have discussed it with has said, if they won Lotto, they would stay in agriculture.
Maybe on a better property or better climate and certainly with better gear but all would keep doing similar things!
I wonder how many other industries could claim the same thing?

Id leave the landscaping gig tomorrow, and move down south and make wine in a heartbeat(i should of studied viticulture instead of horticulture),even though there is a serious glut of grapes at the moment.

[LarryNJ]

The only reason all your mates say that Burgs is because all of them are already multi millionaires. So it wouldn't be a big deal.

I'd leave my job in a minute.