'Bloody touch judge' - Jamie Roberts brilliantly sends up his own botched pass in video
A decorated veteran of professional rugby, Jamie Roberts is both big enough and secure enough in his abilities to be able to take a pop at his himself.
The Bath centre did exactly that on Twitter following his side’s tight victory over Sale Sharks at The Rec yesterday, when one pass in particular didn’t reach it’s intended target – or rather, its intended target was not who Roberts’ thought it was.
The 33-year-old played a big part in what was a much-needed win for Bath, but as one attempted pass to his teammate showed, he didn’t have it all his own way.
“That awkward moment when you think you’ve put your teammate away then realize it’s the bloody touch judge belting it down the wing,” tweeted Roberts.
That awkward moment when you think you’ve put your teammate away then realize it’s the bloody touch judge belting it down the wing ??????
Atmosphere was immense at the Rec yesterday. Thanks to all the @bathrugby supporters. Gritty result vs Sale for us to finish 2019 with a W ? pic.twitter.com/ys497v67MD
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) December 29, 2019
“Atmosphere was immense at the Rec yesterday. Thanks to all the Bath Rugby supporters. Gritty result versus Sale for us to finish 2019 with a W.”
It’s clear that Roberts, capped 94 times by Wales, is enjoying the Autumn of his professional career.
The hulking 6’4, 111kg back arrived in the West Country following three years with Harlequins.
The hugely experienced Welshman – who featured in the 2009 and 2013 British & Irish Lions tours – started his career with Cardiff RFC before joining Cardiff Blues in 2007. Having made over 80 appearances for the Welsh outfit, Roberts spent two seasons with French Top 14 side Racing Metro.
After taking the first two months of the season out to concentrate on media work at the Rugby World Cup, he’s now returned to help push Stuart Hooper’s side towards the summit of the Gallagher Premiership.
Bath currently sit in 5th position on the table. With the European competition effectively beyond them, they are now free to focus fully on domestic competition.
The game against Sale saw the return of Roberts Welsh teammate Taulupe Faletau. The No.8 made it through a full 80-minutes in what was his first start in nearly a year.
“He is pleased he has got through it,” Bath Director of Rugby Stuart Hooper said. “Credit to him for the work he has put in and to our medical team.
“I was watching him closely and thinking, ‘When do we bring him off?’ But he was going really well and had some big moments at the end of the game which you would expect from a player of his quality.”
RugbyPass had the pleasure of interviewing Ireland and Lions star David Wallace.
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The value he brought to the crusaders as an assistant was equal to what he got out of being there. He reflected not only on the team culture but also the credit he attributed to the rugby community. Such experience shouldn’t be overlooked.
3 Go to commentsGood luck Aussie
10 Go to commentssmith at 9 / mounga 10 / laumape 12 / fainganuku 14
39 Go to commentsBar the injuries, it’s pretty much their top team …
2 Go to commentsDon’t disagree with much of this but it appears you forgot Rodda and Beale, who started at the Force on the weekend.
10 Go to commentsExcept for the injured Zach Gallagher this would be Saders best forward pack for the season. Blackadder needs to stay at 7, for all of Christies tackling he is not dominant and offers very little else. McNicholfullback is maybe a good option, Fihaki not really upto it, there was a reason Burke played there last year. Maybe Havilli to 2nd five McLeod to wing. Need a strong winger on 1 side to compliment Reece
1 Go to commentsTo me TJ is clearly the best 9 in the competition right now but he's also a proven player off the bench, there's few playmaking players who can come off the bench as calm and settled as he is, Beauden can, TJ can and I doubt any of the scrumhalves in contention can, if they want to experiment with new 9s I want him on the bench ready to step in if they crumble under the pressure. The Boks put their best front row on the bench, I'd like to see us take a similar approach, the Hurricanes have been doing similar things with players like Kirifi.
39 Go to commentsROG has better chance to win a WC if he starts training and make himself eligible as a player. He won’t make the Ireland squad but I reckon he may get close with Namibia (needs to improve his Afrikaans) or Portugal. Both sides had 1000:1 odds to win the RWC in 2023 which is an improvement on ROG’s odds of winning a RWC as a coach. Unlike Top 14 teams, national teams can’t go shopping and buy the best players - you work with the available talent pool and turn them into world beaters.
3 Go to commentsthat backline nope that backline is terrible why would you have sevu Reece when he’s not even top 5 wingers in the comp why have Blackadder when there’s better players no Scott barret isn’t an automatic the guy is more of a liability than anything why have him there when you have samipeni who’s far far better
39 Go to commentsAh, good to find you Nick. Agree with everything about Cale. So much to like about his game
51 Go to commentsNot too bad. Questions at 6, lock and HB for me. The ABs will be a lot stronger once Jordan and Roigard return. Also, work needs to be made to secure Frizzell back for next season and maybe also Mo’unga; they’re just wasting time playing in japan
39 Go to commentsOn the title, i wonder for many of those people it is a case something like a belief in working smarter, not harder?
1 Go to commentsForget Sotutu. One of those whose top level is Super Rugby. Id take a punt on Wallace Sititi Finau ahead of Glass body Blackadder.
39 Go to commentsI’m a pensioner so I've been around a bit. My opinion of SBW is he is an elite athlete and a great New Zealander and roll model. He has been to the top and knows what he's talking about. To all the negative comments regarding SBW the typical New Zealand way, cut that tall poppy down.
17 Go to commentsI'm not listening to a guy moralise over others when this is the guy who walked out mid season on Canterbury RLFC when he had a contract with them, what a hypocrite. All the Kiwis sticking up for this unprincipled individual because they can't accept justified criticism, he has zero credibility or integrity. Those praising him are a joke.
17 Go to commentsI’d put Finau at 6 instead of Blackadder but that’s the only change I’d make. Can’t wait to see who Razor picks.
39 Go to commentsTamati Williams, Codie Taylor, and Same Cane? Not sure about Hoskins Sotutu at test level. Wasn’t that impressive last season. Need a balance between experience and talent/youth.
39 Go to commentsInteresting insight. Fantastic athlete, and a genuine human being.
17 Go to commentsThey played at night in Suva last weekend and it’s an afternoon game forecast for 19 degrees in Canberra this weekend. Heat change is a non issue.
2 Go to commentsWishing Rosie a speedy recovery
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