Ulster v Edinburgh, Friday 2nd March, Ravenhill (kick off 7.05pm)

by Rava Tue 28 Feb 2012, 1:27 pm

First topic message reminder :

Ulster Team and replacements to face Edinburgh, Friday 2nd March 2012, Ravenhill (kick-off 7.05pm)

(15-9): A D'Arcy; C Gilroy, I Whitten, P Wallace (capt), S Terblanche; R Pienaar, P Marshall;
(1-8): P McAllister, A Kyriacou, J Afoa, L Stevenson, D Tuohy, P Wannenburg, W Faloon, R Diack;
Replacements (16-23): N Brady, C Black, A Macklin, N McComb, M McComish, I Humphreys, L Marshall, C Cochrane

Edinburgh Rugby team:
15 Tom Brown; 14 Sep Visser ,13 Matt Scott, 12 John Houston, 11 Tim Visser; 10 Phil Godman, 9 Chris Leck; 1 Kyle Traynor, 2 Andrew Kelly, 3 Ulises Gamboa, 4 Grant Gilchrist 5 Sean Cox, 6 Stuart McInally, 7 Roddy Grant CAPTAIN, 8 Netani Talei. Substitutes: 16 Alun Walker, 17 Robin Hislop, 18 Jack Gilding, 19 Robert McAlpine, 20 Hamish Watson, 21 Alex Black, 22 Harry Leonard, 23 Chris Paterson

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:24 pm

Rava wrote:Yep that was him. Came on after just 15 minutes and was a livewire around the pitch.
Notch, the atmosphere seemed to be better tonight, yes?

Didn't get down so I watched from the 14" in the kitchen.

My view of things:

1. Marshall/Pinaar worked really well at times with Pienaar looking a lot more creative.
2. Front Row were awesome including the second front row at the end.
3. Willie Falloon had his best game this season.
4. If Paddy doesn't get to play at least some of the game against Scotland I'll personally do a streak at Landsdowne Road.
5. D'Arcy played really really well and I can understand some people calling for hime to start but Ternblanche was equally impressive.

All in all a good performance.

Cant wait. Not for Paddy Bloody Wallace, just the strip. Sure do it anyway. guinness

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:24 pm

Gibson wrote:A dry night and a good win.

Well done Ulster.

Beware of the ones they call Warriors. Blues have 2 games in hand also. Munster have 1. 7 teams well in it for the playoffs and positions therin. Its getting stronger. It is blatant now. Aironi at home, a major handful too now.

Big game between Treviso and Blues tomorrow. Blues need it bad.

Ulster did what they had to do. Keep winning their games and they will have a chance of the playoffs. Really interesting happenings in Scotland though. Glasgow going well in the Rabo and Edinburgh in the QF of the HC against Toulouse. They will score tries against anyone.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:25 pm

Come on Treviso!!!!!!

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:30 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Come on Treviso!!!!!!

+1

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:30 pm

Make sure Asbo DOESN'T have a video camera please!!!!!

I'm not sure I could take another of "those" links!

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:31 pm

Unfortunately they'll also concede them Rava! Still- very entertaining side to watch. Tonight was end to end. Great stuff.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:36 pm

MrsP wrote:Make sure Asbo DOESN'T have a video camera please!!!!!

I'm not sure I could take another of "those" links!

She's lying, it didn't happen. And I'm sure there wouldn't have been a video anyway, how silly would that have been?! Pft...

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:37 pm

MrsP wrote:Make sure Asbo DOESN'T have a video camera please!!!!!

I'm not sure I could take another of "those" links!

MrsP. A plan is being formulated for the 4 on Tour to wear tartan-skirts and show their arses. A Pic will be taken.

There will be a vote for the cutest arse in the Pub. You are the Chair.

I love you. coffee

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:40 pm

Your's and mine are too gnarled to have any chance Gibbo!

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:51 pm

"MrsP. A plan is being formulated for the 4 on Tour to wear tartan-skirts and show their arses. A Pic will be taken.

There will be a vote for the cutest arse in the Pub. You are the Chair.

I love you"

I'm sure there is an oxymoron in there somewhere!

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:55 pm

No. Just an emotional online bribe. cake

I have the cutest arse in Killester Village.

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:55 pm

I may have to recuse myself!

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:56 pm

Oh man I thought we were in the Pub Snug just there.

Now, everyone will know. For shame.

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:57 pm

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 10:57 pm

A cute arse without a decent sized corduroy sac won't stand a chance Very Happy

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:06 pm

Where do you buy dem Rav?

I could ask Mo. But she is minding them for me at the minute.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:06 pm

...

Anyway, I'm calling it now. The Top Four.

1. Leinster
2. Munster
3. Glasgow
4. Ulster

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:09 pm

Could be Notch could be. Id be wary of the Usual Suspects of Leinster, Munster Blues and O's. Didnt happen last year, but it mostly does (for the Welsh pair) when they are out of Yurop. If Ulster beat Munster in Thomond, Im sure your priorities will shift a tad. PRO what?

by **profitius** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:10 pm

It was a good game to watch. End to end stuff.

Edinburgh like to play it loose and fast. You can see why they score plenty and concede plenty too. They don't have great strength outside their top team so the scoreline is understandable.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:12 pm

Yep, thats the factor that could undermine us. But I honestly think the Ospreys aren't up to much, nor the Blues. At least not on the road.

Our next three games are against the two Italian sides and Connacht so we need three good solid wins and we'll definitely be in the mix.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:14 pm

Another point; the leagues top try scorers so far this season? Ulster with 40 in 17 games Smile

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:19 pm

Followed by Leinster on 37 and then.....

Edinburgh! Shocked

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:19 pm

Yeah, but our try-differential is better than yours. So there.

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:21 pm

Its wierd MrsP. They score a lot of tries. Mainly through McVisser.

He will be a huge addition to the Scotland squad later in the year.

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:21 pm

Notch wrote:Another point; the leagues top try scorers so far this season? Ulster with 40 in 17 games

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:21 pm

Edinburgh amazing stats; 33 tries scored, 44 conceded! The worst defence in the league. And just 4 league wins all season. You have to think if Edinburgh hadn't made the quarter-final we'd be talking about Michael Bradley in an entirely different manner...

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:22 pm

Gibson wrote:Its wierd MrsP. They score a lot of tries. Mainly through McVisser.

He will be a huge addition to the Scotland squad later in the year.

I just sent Asbo a message earlier saying I think Visser will make the Lions Tour to Aus.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:25 pm

More good news. Ulster got a lot of stick for this signing but he's been nothing short of brilliant.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/10251.php

Fittest 37 year old ever. 37 going on 22.

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:27 pm

"I think Visser will make the Lions Tour to Aus."

Down the Orange brick road?

What is even more strange is that, maybe 2 years ago Leinster were pretty much the lowest try scorers.

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:27 pm

He is focused on the HC to make his name. They are a completely different animal in it. That's why they are in the QF's. On pure merit.

I think they could beat Toulouse. Really do. They cant get relegated from the PRO12. But a HC SF with Edinburgh? In his 1st year? He made that call early to focus on it. Its why they are at the bottom of the PRO12. Smart man.

He will be given so much time and have so much kudos, if he achieves that. Even now - he's earned it. Great stuff. Happy for him.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:31 pm

Ah, it's more the SRU are willing to pay for a decent first team but they have next to zero depth! Still, they play a lovely brand of rugby. One of the most aesthetically pleasing teams in the league.

They'll win nothing without a tighter defence mind. Edinburgh vs Toulouse could be a cracker. Expect tries a plenty.

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:31 pm

Notch wrote:More good news. Ulster got a lot of stick for this signing but he's been nothing short of brilliant.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/news/10251.php

Fittest 37 year old ever. 37 going on 22.

He's my hero heart

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:32 pm

MrsP wrote:"I think Visser will make the Lions Tour to Aus."

Down the Orange brick road?

What is even more strange is that, maybe 2 years ago Leinster were pretty much the lowest try scorers.

Yeah, under Cheika, at the end, we started to play like Ireland under Kidney. Grinding out games and winning by a few pts. He left at the right time. If not, we'd have pushed him.

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:33 pm

That's one of my concerns when I hear we've looked at him for our head Coach!

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:35 pm

Terbalanche makes 37 year olds like me feel proud. Excellent and shrewd temp buy-in. His nous alone, is priceless to ye. Hope the same happens with Brad Thorn and us.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:36 pm

Gibson wrote:Terbalanche makes 37 year olds like me feel proud.

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:37 pm

We were lambasted when we signed Terblanche. He has been an inspirational signing. Take a bow David Humphreys.

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:38 pm

Sorry Gibbo but in this country we read numerals the same way we read other writing.

From left to right so Terblanche is 37 but you are....

Very Happy

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:39 pm

MrsP wrote:That's one of my concerns when I hear we've looked at him for our head Coach!

Really?

Ah he'd suit Ulster perfectly. Munster Mk II. Only with even more Saffers. Run

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:41 pm

Yeah.

Apparently he was at Ravenhill last Friday night. Had a chat to some folks, walked around and even went and sat in one of the "dug-outs"!

by Gibson Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:44 pm

No sheet. but hes a great coach. Took us, and the whole club, to places we'd never been before. And because of his legacy - we are still there. Proven.

Could do a lot worse. Lot worse. He's good.

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:45 pm

Gibson wrote:No sheet. but hes a great coach. Took us, and the whole club, to places we'd never been. And because of his legacy - we are still there. Proven.

Could do a lot worse. Lot worse. He's good.

You couldn't wait to get shot of him Whistle

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:47 pm

I'm not sure.

I don't think he style is the right one, either the style of rugby he coaches or his man management.

Not up to me though and the men that make those decisions now at Ravenhill haven't made too many mistakes so far, so I guess I'll just have to trust them.

by **Notch** Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:48 pm

I'm only lukewarm on Cheika- good coach, just not sure he's the right fit for Ulster!

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:48 pm

Right,

L-o-n-g day tomorrow.

I'm off to beddy bys!

Night all!

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:48 pm

MrsP wrote:I'm not sure.

I don't think he style is the right one, either the style of rugby he coaches or his man management.

Not up to me though and the men that make those decisions now at Ravenhill haven't made too many mistakes so far, so I guess I'll just have to trust them.

They've got their consultants spot on anyway Mrs P Wink

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:50 pm

I reckon that's only a cover and you've actually landed the top job and are just waiting for them to announce it!

Very Happy

by Rava Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:51 pm

by MrsP Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:54 pm

Actually, before I go.

Speaking of consultants.

Can you imagine what was going through poor Mike McCommish's addled mind when he woke up on the pitch to see 2 Knee Surgeons beside him?????

Poor lad must have thought he'd done both ACLs!

by Gibson Sat 03 Mar 2012, 12:08 am

Its not funny really.

On Cheika, yes, I dont think he is right for ye now. Maybe later.

Can I ask this, and be brutally honest here... would somone like Joe Schmidt be the One for you?

His type might not work out in Ulster. Dunno.

Not taking de push here, but I think a Saffer coach would gel it all together. As long as he was Church-going.

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