More French bastardry.
LarbGai
Rugby: French scandal won't have knock-on effect, says NZRU
4:00AM Friday Jul 03, 2009
New Zealand's international reputation has bounced back from the
Bastareaud affair, New Zealand Rugby Union head Steve Tew says.
He returned from Japan yesterday to hear French Prime Minister
Francois Fillon had written to John Key to apologise for the rugby
player's "unacceptable behaviour".
Mathieu Bastareaud, 20, lied about an alleged assault in Wellington
after France's 14-10 defeat by the All Blacks on June 20. Police
investigated the incident, which had the potential to damage the
tourist industry, for several days until Bastareaud admitted he made
it up.
Mr Tew told reporters that, based on headlines he had seen overseas,
widespread publicity about the incident might turn out positive for
New Zealand.
"The initial story didn't do New Zealand any good, but the story's
become such a big issue now ... it's getting headlines, including that
New Zealand's international reputation has been restored."
Mr Key said he appreciated the apology and was keen for both countries
to "put the matter behind us now".
Mr Fillon said: "France's tour of New Zealand has been marked by the
unacceptable behaviour of one of its players. By his false statements,
as a result of which you had to intervene publicly, he seriously
tainted the image of your country and its people."
He regretted the incident and wanted the two countries' shared rugby
culture to continue.
Mr Tew echoed Mr Key's response and said Bastareaud was welcome to
return to New Zealand.
Bastareaud was admitted to hospital in France with serious
psychological problems this week after allegedly trying to commit
suicide.
*******What a pity that the *Cowardly Mullet* did'nt join him.
I love the way they put all the blame on the player now and not the
team management who carried on with the charade.
Cowards?????
"I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French
one behind me".
General George Patton
Good Soldier Schweik
wrote:
Was "admitted to hospital in France with serious
psychological problems this week". Frogs got mental problems?
Not a great surprise any poster here.
cheers,
Schweik
(goodsoldierschweikatgmaildotcom)
Magnus
wrote:
>
Captain Brown-eyed Mullet,
So you have nothing other to do than to discuss this nutcase in
Kiwiland? This so-called "affair" made only 4 lines in the news item
column here and most of the comments are sneers at our expensive
useless PM!
If you're so bored in the bush down under, it's not surprising that a
guy like you can be proud to pollute Usenet night and day, talking
crap about laughable exploits in a fantasy world... and speaking to
himself!
Troll-killer Mort
"Strange that the Mendacious One continues to post messages from this
other bloke even after I have challenged him to justify his statement
that it is I." by Bruce in Bangkok, aka the Coward Liar of the Usenet,
on 03 May 2009
nurk_fred2000
> On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:46:57 -0700 (PDT), LarbGai <larb...@lycos.com>
>
> - Show quoted text -
***If the "French are behind you" better hope you don't need to bend
over...always best to insert but plug when the French are
present...Oui oui...
LarbGai
> On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:46:57 -0700 (PDT), LarbGai <larb...@lycos.com>
********555555555555555 So it's getting to you Mullet eh?????
You're getting angry old son. Calm down and just be embarressed like
all you Frenchies should.
Good Soldier Schweik
wrote:
>On Jul 4, 9:38�am, J...@Vance.com (Magnus) wrote:
Too late Larby. He's gone again.
As usual, the Magnificent Mullet has pissed off a couple of the groups
stalwarts and they have posted rather scathing replies to the Mullet
who has pulled his normal disappearing act.
I assume that he will be silent for as much as a week before
resurfacing for his next lambasting.
Rather like a masochist who has to wait for the scars to heal before
he engages in his next episode of excitement.
cheers,
Schweik
(goodsoldierschweikatgmaildotcom)