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[Albion] Japan's win over the Springboks at the Amex to be made into a film
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clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
If only we did that at the Amex
Brilliant game though, and I know next to nothing about Rugby!
I wonder if that piece of famous turf where they scored the win was ever shipped to Japan?
- Apr 5, 2014
- 23,597
If only we did that at the Amex
Brilliant game though, and I know next to nothing about Rugby!
I wonder if that piece of famous turf where they scored the win was ever shipped to Japan?
Fair exchange if they can leave some of their attitude with us.
jessiejames
Never late in a V8
Only for 60 minutes though, as only 5k needed for the last 20 minutes.
The Large One
Who's Next?
One or two at the club like to refer to that area of the stadium as 'Legends Corner', after Hesketh's try, and of course Buckley running down there after his late winner over Donny.
They might have a bit more work to do on that - but it's not a bad start.
They might have a bit more work to do on that - but it's not a bad start.
Hotchilidog
Well-known member
- Jan 24, 2009
- 8,718
I knew it wasn’t a win. That was a disappointing game
rabbitmaddie
Member
Isn't there a plaque in that corner commemorating the try?
*Cough* Brighton and Hove Community Stadium *cough*
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,246
Yup, that was pretty impressive, they way they rebranded the entire stadium for the day. It was like stepping into a strange parallel universe. Especially wearing the stripes. Never saw another single soul do that on the day, in a crowd of 30,000
Taybha
Whalewhine
Hoping to get a call to play the unused sub Yamashita as we look alike apparently and he's injured atm .
Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
We managed to get tickets for the game, so I took the wife and young daughter, and as you say in the above the whole crowed were willing the Japanese over the line, the roar when they went over the line was absolutely amazing, and I am sure the Amex has yet to hear that again. The hairs stood up on the back of my neck and arms, we cried it was so emotional and such a privilege to have witnessed it, that and being able to drink in your seat
We caught the park & ride bus back to the race course that day and although probably not politically correct, people were still buzzing and the whole bus started singing "I think I am turning Japanese I really think so"
Fantastic, Fantastic day..
Actually of the back of this victory, & talking to Japanese fans next to us, we went to Japan for a Holiday a few years later.
All hail Nihon
Official Old Man
Uckfield Seagull
I was lucky enough to pick up a ticket days before the game (after camera gantry was installed).
Unluckily, I was in the middle of the SA crowd, Upper West, front row (behind the cameras).
I know nothing about rugby and stupidly asked the fans what was going on at the end.
Part of history but I had no idea why.
Unluckily, I was in the middle of the SA crowd, Upper West, front row (behind the cameras).
I know nothing about rugby and stupidly asked the fans what was going on at the end.
Part of history but I had no idea why.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
You know thats a song about w@nking, don't you ?
I do now !!!
Certainly would not have let my daughter sing that, if i had known....
There were grannies, grandad's, kids, everyone singing it...
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
It refers to how our eyes apparently go when we reach the vinegar strokes.
"I got your picture..I got your picture..."
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,246
I had a spare ticket for the game and put it on here in exchange for equivalent donation to REMF. In an act of generosity, the likes of which us Scots are renowned for worldwide, I promised the buyer I'd throw in a match programme also as part of the deal. Imagine my surprise, dear reader, when we got there and I discovered the ******* things cost a tenner 
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
Well-known member
I remember having tickets for the game in my basket and then bulking at the price (I was SO SKINT). I made myself feel better by saying "It won't be competitive anyway so it's probably for the best".
Never be sensible.
Never be sensible.
Peter Grummit
Well-known member
I was lucky enough to pick up a late ticket from a rugby coach friend down from Epping. Unbelievable day's drinking (including at seat of course), banter with Saffers in front of us, epic game. In the Lord Nelson that evening, the whole pub burst into applause when a Japanese couple came in, and credit to the Saffers they were queuing up to buy them drinks. I think I ate a bag of peanuts all day but somehow made it home to Lewes. Unbelievable day.
PG