"There is a side from Rhode Island who are said to be coming"

The Wurzels were said to be coming but are they now?

It's a bit like those charity football matches where all manner of stars are said to be coming but only a load of obscure unknowns actually turn-up.

I think you're being wound-up Breton Cap me ole mate.

Don't count your Rhode Island Reds before they're hatched!