FRU statement

[Skin_and_Muscle]

Message from the Pedants Society - shouldn't it be "abolition"? What sort of a word is "abolishment"?

I don't think abolishment is technically incorrect. Given that 'establishment' is fine for the antonym, it's weird that abolishment has fallen out of use (notwithstanding the fact that they could have wildly different etymologies but I doubt it).

[wormus]

Message from the Pedants Society - shouldn't it be "abolition"? What sort of a word is "abolishment"?

I don't think abolishment is technically incorrect. Given that 'establishment' is fine for the antonym, it's weird that abolishment has fallen out of use (notwithstanding the fact that they could have wildly different etymologies but I doubt it).

Well my Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of Reprint 1929 states that Abolishment is a rarely used word and Abolition - the act of abolishing is preferable.
However this may be in the age of Nobby, Noddy :- Quote One whose head nods from weakness, a stupid fellow; a sea-fowl -- easily taken; a four wheeled carriage with the door at the back; (possibly red with yellow mudguards).
Long live the FRU in the ABC, hopefully a Noddy free zone.

[drc_007]

To get back to more serious matters I note that both Ayerza and Mulipola have also scored tries. This is becoming a worrying trend

[G.K]

Establishment is clearly a noun. Abolishment therefore (were it a real word) would be a place where things get abolished. Obviously therefore an abolishment is a euphemism for either the RFU HQ or the Palace of Westminster, these being the two places were things are abolished. I.e. England as a tier 1 Rugby team in the case of the former and England as a tier 1 country in the case of the latter. Happy to help.

[wormus]

To get back to more serious matters I note that both Ayerza and Mulipola have also scored tries. This is becoming a worrying trend

Agreed but do not forget Harry Thacker No.16 scoring in Paris too.

[Skin_and_Muscle]

Establishment is clearly a noun. Abolishment therefore (were it a real word) would be a place where things get abolished. Obviously therefore an abolishment is a euphemism for either the RFU HQ or the Palace of Westminster, these being the two places were things are abolished. I.e. England as a tier 1 Rugby team in the case of the former and England as a tier 1 country in the case of the latter. Happy to help.

Ah, but it works as a verb, too. An/the establishment - noun. The establishment of - verb.

E.g. regarding, the archaic use of abolishment as a euphemism (or dysphemism?) or the RFU: The Abolishment (RFU) excels in the abolishment of [insert suggestion here].

[Noggs]

Establishment is clearly a noun. Abolishment therefore (were it a real word) would be a place where things get abolished. Obviously therefore an abolishment is a euphemism for either the RFU HQ or the Palace of Westminster, these being the two places were things are abolished. I.e. England as a tier 1 Rugby team in the case of the former and England as a tier 1 country in the case of the latter. Happy to help.

Ah, but it works as a verb, too. An/the establishment - noun. The establishment of - verb.

E.g. regarding, the archaic use of abolishment as a euphemism (or dysphemism?) or the RFU: The Abolishment (RFU) excels in the abolishment of [insert suggestion here].

I could but you wouldn't like it

[Iain]

To get back to more serious matters I note that both Ayerza and Mulipola have also scored tries. This is becoming a worrying trend

Agreed but do not forget Harry Thacker No.16 scoring in Paris too.

Ah yes. Harry Thacker. The sub 13 stone, athletic, nimble front rower. Should excommunication be considered?

[G.K]

Establishment is clearly a noun. Abolishment therefore (were it a real word) would be a place where things get abolished. Obviously therefore an abolishment is a euphemism for either the RFU HQ or the Palace of Westminster, these being the two places were things are abolished. I.e. England as a tier 1 Rugby team in the case of the former and England as a tier 1 country in the case of the latter. Happy to help.

Ah, but it works as a verb, too. An/the establishment - noun. The establishment of - verb.

E.g. regarding, the archaic use of abolishment as a euphemism (or dysphemism?) or the RFU: The Abolishment (RFU) excels in the abolishment of [insert suggestion here].

Yes you are correct of course and the answer is [the hopes of all England Rugby supporters].

[Jimmy Skitz]

To get back to more serious matters I note that both Ayerza and Mulipola have also scored tries. This is becoming a worrying trend

Agreed but do not forget Harry Thacker No.16 scoring in Paris too.

Ah yes. Harry Thacker. The sub 13 stone, athletic, nimble front rower. Should excommunication be considered?

isn't he excused and he was just pushing in a maul then tripped as he scored, showing the relevant lack of overall skill?

[fleabane]

I know the FRU shouldn't be expected to score tries, but members are expected to turn up!

Where were they on Saturday?

[Cagey Tiger]

I know the FRU shouldn't be expected to score tries, but members are expected to turn up!

Where were they on Saturday?

First choices, head injury, back spasm and with England. I know, excuses, excuses

[wormus]

Coles description of his antics makes me think he is a fully justified member of the FRU, and that there should be no sanctions against him for his actions.

*** After last weekends game against Wales Dan Cole was able to show his skill in keeping the ball above the ground with the help of his arm to prevent the score.
However tonight's match in Paris he showed no such skills and fell on the line thereby causing a front row score. This offence must be reported to the FRU Front Row Union within 24 hours and the necessary citing made and possible suspension.
The Front Row Union need to meet on Sunday and arrange a hearing.

[Jimmy Skitz]

Coles description of his antics makes me think he is a fully justified member of the FRU, and that there should be no sanctions against him for his actions.

*** After last weekends game against Wales Dan Cole was able to show his skill in keeping the ball above the ground with the help of his arm to prevent the score.
However tonight's match in Paris he showed no such skills and fell on the line thereby causing a front row score. This offence must be reported to the FRU Front Row Union within 24 hours and the necessary citing made and possible suspension.
The Front Row Union need to meet on Sunday and arrange a hearing.

it was against the French, therefore no sanctions needed as its not possible to break any laws playing the french

[wormus]

Coles description of his antics makes me think he is a fully justified member of the FRU, and that there should be no sanctions against him for his actions.

*** After last weekends game against Wales Dan Cole was able to show his skill in keeping the ball above the ground with the help of his arm to prevent the score.
However tonight's match in Paris he showed no such skills and fell on the line thereby causing a front row score. This offence must be reported to the FRU Front Row Union within 24 hours and the necessary citing made and possible suspension.
The Front Row Union need to meet on Sunday and arrange a hearing.

it was against the French, therefore no sanctions needed as its not possible to break any laws playing the french

Dan Cole's disrespect for the Front Row Union must be subject to a High Court ruling, going from 3 tries in 141 games to him scoring tries against Bath , France and today in Australia. It is against all the laws a quick ruling should be made to detain him in Sydney for 4 weeks and then appear before the FRU in the ABC Bar.
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