The v2 Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

+18
21st Century Schizoid Man
brennomac
Pot Hale
MrsP
ScarletSpiderman
GunsGerms
mrzimmerman
Notch
Smirnoffpriest
pete (buachaill on eirne)
Kingshu
Rory_Gallagher
Jenifer McLadyboy
Artful_Dodger
Mickado
rodders
red_stag
clivemcl
22 posters

Page 2 of 2 Previous  1, 2

Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Mon 02 Apr 2012, 9:45 am

First topic message reminder :

Weekends results:

Munster 9 - 18 Leinster
Ulster 45 - 7 Aironi
Edinburgh 26 - 23 Scarlets
Warriors 31 - 3 Blues

So Scarlets just missed out on an important chance but managed a losing bonus point. Leinster made themselves safe while ensuring the pressure remains with Munster for their remaining games. Warrors and Ulster did what they needed getting full 5 points.

Remaining Games:
Leinster 68 --> Edinburgh(h) - Ulster(a) - Dragons(a)
Ospreys 58 --> Blues(a) - Dragons(h) - Aironi(a)
Munster 56 --> Warriors(h) - Scarlets(a) - Ulster(h)
Warriors 56 --> Munster(a) - Treviso(a) - Connacht(h)
Ulster 55 --> Connacht(a) - Leinster(h) - Munster(a)
Scarlets 51 --> Aironi(a) - Munster(h) - Blues(h)

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down


Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Tue 10 Apr 2012, 12:55 pm

I have a thread for this! grrrrr! Its prob on page 2 by now though! furious

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Tue 10 Apr 2012, 12:57 pm

Bump! Whistle

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Mickado Tue 10 Apr 2012, 1:00 pm

I expect Edinburgh to send the reserves to Dublin this week. A BP win would virtually guarantee top place for us, unless the O's win all 3 remaining games with a BP and score a geansai load of points, and we lose with no LBP away to Ulster and Dragons.

Mickado

Posts : 7282
Join date : 2011-04-06
Age : 39
Location : Baile Átha Cliath

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Guest Tue 10 Apr 2012, 1:02 pm

I shall merge this with the original run in thread

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Smirnoffpriest Tue 10 Apr 2012, 1:02 pm

Mickado wrote:I expect Edinburgh to send the reserves to Dublin this week. A BP win would virtually guarantee top place for us, unless the O's win all 3 remaining games with a BP and score a geansai load of points, and we lose with no LBP away to Ulster and Dragons.

We're counting on you beating Ulster so you'd better finish top!

Smirnoffpriest

Posts : 5321
Join date : 2011-06-03
Age : 41
Location : Cardiff (born in Llanelli)

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Mickado Tue 10 Apr 2012, 1:30 pm

Well If we get a BP win this weekend and O's don't then we're home free. We can hand the game to Ulster there and then as far as I care.

Mickado

Posts : 7282
Join date : 2011-04-06
Age : 39
Location : Baile Átha Cliath

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Tue 10 Apr 2012, 1:30 pm

Edinburgh giving Leinster an easy win in the Rabo should improve our chances of leinster fielding a second string for Ulster! Hadn't thought of that! Don't fancy our chances of beating Munster again though!!

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Jenifer McLadyboy Tue 10 Apr 2012, 3:43 pm

clivemcl wrote:Edinburgh giving Leinster an easy win in the Rabo should improve our chances of leinster fielding a second string for Ulster! Hadn't thought of that! Don't fancy our chances of beating Munster again though!!
Embra have a 6 day turnaround to their semi from an away trip to Cardiff. I think they may give their top troops a hitout this week and rest them next week. Who knows though. 6 day turnaround this week too.

Jenifer McLadyboy

Posts : 4764
Join date : 2011-06-30

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by MrsP Tue 10 Apr 2012, 3:52 pm

Mickado wrote:Well If we get a BP win this weekend and O's don't then we're home free. We can hand the game to Ulster there and then as far as I care.

I knew I liked you Bikkies!

Hug

MrsP

Posts : 9207
Join date : 2011-09-12

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Pot Hale Tue 10 Apr 2012, 4:13 pm

The decision by FIRA to announce that Aironi are dead in the water at this point in this season is pretty poor.

They're bottom of the league and now literally have nothing to play for - not even pride since they've been publicly humiliated by their own union, who couldn't have the decency to wait until the end of the season.

I suspect armchair rides for all their remaining three opposition teams. Ospreys must be delighted they've been handed 5 points for the last day. Should secure them second spot.
Pot Hale
Pot Hale

Posts : 7781
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 62
Location : North East

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by brennomac Tue 10 Apr 2012, 5:42 pm

I'd say Munster are dead cert for top 4 - probably 2nd place. Gone out of the HC they can play all their big guns while Ulster and Leinster are going to rest and protect some players for the HC semis. Still three derby games are going to test Ulster whoever is playing and I think the other two slots for playoffs will be Ospreys and Glasgow in that order. So Leinster v Glasgow and Munster v Ospreys in the semis

brennomac

Posts : 824
Join date : 2011-02-11
Location : Dublin 8 - that bastion or rugby

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by 21st Century Schizoid Man Tue 10 Apr 2012, 8:04 pm

See ya in Dublin brenno ! Hug
21st Century Schizoid Man
21st Century Schizoid Man

Posts : 3564
Join date : 2011-05-31
Location : Glasgow

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 12:26 pm

I think ulster can take 9 points from Connacht and Leinster and will lose to Munster.
Means we need Warriors to only take 8 points from Munster(a) - Treviso(a) - Connacht(h)

OR

for Munster to only take only 8 points from Warriors(h) - Scarlets(a) - Ulster(h)

It all depends on how Munster react to their QF defeat. I suspect they will tear the three remaining teams apart (including Ulster)

Interesting though that there could be another knock-out game between Munster and Ulster even before the playoffs! boxing

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Feckless Rogue Wed 11 Apr 2012, 12:47 pm

Ulster should concentrate on Europe now. They have a big opportunity in the HC.
Feckless Rogue
Feckless Rogue

Posts : 3230
Join date : 2011-05-18
Location : The Mighty Kingdom Of Leinster

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 12:49 pm

Feckless Rogue wrote:Ulster should concentrate on Europe now. They have a big opportunity in the HC.

Feic off we want the double! Yahoo
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 12:57 pm

Agreed Rodders! I think we can manage the next two Rabo wins without sacrificing anything in the HC.

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Feckless Rogue Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:01 pm

It's very hard to win both. Guy Noves says it's pretty much impossible to do a domestic European double. It takes to many big games to close together. I know Tigers achieved it. I don't know if Toulouse have. If they have, then it was a long time ago, because they haven't in recent years. Leinster fell short in the PRO12 final last year.
Feckless Rogue
Feckless Rogue

Posts : 3230
Join date : 2011-05-18
Location : The Mighty Kingdom Of Leinster

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:02 pm

Feckless... it was a joke mate Wink ...... well sort of....... Whistle
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:10 pm

I still think we can make playoffs without sacrificing anything. Surely you arent saying we should try not to make playoffs?

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:21 pm

Clive I won't be throwing the towel in in the Rabo just yet. We can still make the play offs.

I do agree with Feckless that the HEC has to be the big priority now though. We're 2 games away from lifting the biggest trophy out there.

I have a feeling we may have a tough time getting up for a tough away game in Connacht next week after last weekend though. It will be a huge test.
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Feckless Rogue Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:21 pm

No, they just have to get the balance of squad rotation right. Their PRO12 playoff rivals don't. And Ulster don't have the biggest squad. I'm sure Ulsters top priority is this HC semi final with Ednburgh. So I think they might just miss out on the playoffs, but it mightn't be such a bad thing for their hopes of conquering Europe.
Feckless Rogue
Feckless Rogue

Posts : 3230
Join date : 2011-05-18
Location : The Mighty Kingdom Of Leinster

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:31 pm

Theres no doubt which i'd prefer. But we may look to rest players v leinster, but they may be fielding a weak side anyway (weaker than we would). Which is why I think these two games are still winnable.

But making the playoffs and the HC final would see a 5week period from 28th April of:

HC SF
Rabo Munster
Rabo SF
HC F
Rabo F

I'd go full strength v Connacht, rest 4/5 key players v Leinster, and then re-assess after HC Semi. If we lose the semi we will want to know its still all to play for for the Rabo!

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:37 pm

Feic that Clive I want Pienaar, Cave, Best, Muller, Wallace, Terblanche and Ferris in cotton wool until the HEC SF!

Faloon, Spence, Paul Marshall, D'arcy etc. could be doing with a run out against Connacht, along with a few others. I suspect we may need to look at our front row options too censored .

Would love to head down to Galway but can't face that feicin drive again this week steam .
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Rava Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:38 pm

roddersm wrote:Clive I won't be throwing the towel in in the Rabo just yet. We can still make the play offs.

I do agree with Feckless that the HEC has to be the big priority now though. We're 2 games away from lifting the biggest trophy out there.

I have a feeling we may have a tough time getting up for a tough away game in Connacht next week after last weekend though. It will be a huge test.

Rodders Headscratch

Do you not think guys like D'Arcy, Whitten, Spence, Diack, Falloon, Barker, Stevenson, McAllister, Brady, etc will be very highly motivated to do well? Most will know that the best they can hope for in the HC is a seat on the bench but the Rabo will still give them an excellent opportunity of a chance at silverware.
Rava
Rava

Posts : 9507
Join date : 2011-04-07
Age : 68
Location : Co. Antrim

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:42 pm

I'm sure they will Rava but it's a very tough fixture to follow up maybe the biggest win in our history. In fact I can't think of a tougher one.

It will be extremely physical and Connaght will be super motivated and give no quarter.

This is a huge challenge for whoever starts.
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:45 pm

They've announced the same squad (Not that that tells us anything!)

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Jenifer McLadyboy Wed 11 Apr 2012, 1:52 pm

Feckless Rogue wrote:It's very hard to win both. Guy Noves says it's pretty much impossible to do a domestic European double. It takes to many big games to close together. I know Tigers achieved it. I don't know if Toulouse have. If they have, then it was a long time ago, because they haven't in recent years. Leinster fell short in the PRO12 final last year.

Toulouse did it in 96. Won both.

They lost the top 14 final in 2003 and won the HC

Biarritz Won the top 14 in 06 and lost the HC final to Munster

Leicester did a double double in 01 and 02. Although I think they lost the final the 2nd year, but they topped the league both times they won the HC and I think back then the league winner was crowned champs

Celtic/Magners/Rabo Double with the HC has never been done. But Leinster fell at the last hurdle last year. Lost the Magners final for the 2nd year in a row.

Still in with a shout this year. Smile

Also. If Leinster and Ulster win their HC semis. They could end up playing each other 3 times in 4 weeks.

Jenifer McLadyboy

Posts : 4764
Join date : 2011-06-30

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Rava Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:01 pm

I still think It will be a very difficult task to qualify. My original prediction that we will finish 5th still stands.
Rava
Rava

Posts : 9507
Join date : 2011-04-07
Age : 68
Location : Co. Antrim

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:04 pm

5th would be a decent finish given the start we had. We missed Muller in particular badly in September I think.

I won't be gving up the ghost until the fat lady sings though.... ghost
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:05 pm

The Munster v Warriors match will tell us all. If Warriors beat Munster our qualification is directly in our hands with a likely playoff for the playoffs v munster taking place after the HC Semi. Yikes!

But like I say Munster will be hurting and looking to hurt someone, that someone is Warriors.

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:08 pm

clivemcl wrote:Theres no doubt which i'd prefer. But we may look to rest players v leinster, but they may be fielding a weak side anyway (weaker than we would). Which is why I think these two games are still winnable.

But making the playoffs and the HC semifinal would see a 5week period from 28th April of:

HC SF
Rabo Munster
Rabo SF
HC F Rest weekend
Rabo F

I'd go full strength v Connacht, rest 4/5 key players v Leinster, and then re-assess after HC Semi. If we lose the semi we will want to know its still all to play for for the Rabo!
clive, fixed that for you - no charge! Wink

AsLongAsBut100ofUs

Posts : 14129
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 112
Location : Devon/London

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by MrsP Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:19 pm

Asbo,

I know the Weedgies are your team but, can you explain the huge differences in the fortunes of the Scottish sides in the 2 competitions?

As far as I can see it has not been because they have played significantly different squads in the 2 comps like Munster and Leinster can afford to do. Has it just been luck that they have been on the wrong side of the score board in the Pro12 and the right side in the HEC?

Taking nothing away from their magnificant HEC run, but it is difficult to equate those performances with some we have seen in the league.

MrsP

Posts : 9207
Join date : 2011-09-12

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:26 pm

Tough one, MrsP, i suspect it's a combination of factors:
1. The two teams play very different style of rugby - Lineen and Co have made Glasgow very hard to beat and capable of grinding out wins on the back of a territorial game with a strong pack; Bradley's outfit seem to like to gamble and throw the ball around far more, leaking plenty of tries, but scoring plenty too, varying their style and point of attack
2. Edinburgh simply have woeful back-up players, whereas we Weegies have fairly decent back-up
3. Edinburgh clearly made the decision around Christmas time to chuck in the league 0 the team they put out for the second leg of the 1872 Cup game would have struggled against your lad's side

AsLongAsBut100ofUs

Posts : 14129
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 112
Location : Devon/London

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Mickado Wed 11 Apr 2012, 2:52 pm

Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

Mickado

Posts : 7282
Join date : 2011-04-06
Age : 39
Location : Baile Átha Cliath

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:04 pm

Mickado wrote:Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

I assume you mean 3 irish teams?

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Jenifer McLadyboy Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:05 pm

Munster are doing well? Whistle

Jenifer McLadyboy

Posts : 4764
Join date : 2011-06-30

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by clivemcl Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:13 pm

3rd in the league

clivemcl

Posts : 4681
Join date : 2011-05-09

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by maestegmafia Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:25 pm

I don't imagine the Blues to completely roll over for the Ospreys but the blues really have little to play for this weekend. Hopefully see the Os guaranty a qualifying spot for the playoffs.

maestegmafia

Posts : 23145
Join date : 2011-03-05
Location : Glyncorrwg

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by ScarletSpiderman Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:25 pm

clivemcl wrote:3rd in the league

For now
ScarletSpiderman
ScarletSpiderman

Posts : 9944
Join date : 2011-01-28
Age : 40
Location : Pembs

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Smirnoffpriest Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:28 pm

maestegmafia wrote:I don't imagine the Blues to completely roll over for the Ospreys but the blues really have little to play for this weekend. Hopefully see the Os guaranty a qualifying spot for the playoffs.

They did pretty much gift the Scarlets a result when they did have something to play for though...

Smirnoffpriest

Posts : 5321
Join date : 2011-06-03
Age : 41
Location : Cardiff (born in Llanelli)

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:33 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:Munster are doing well? Whistle

I think he meant Connacht..... Run
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Mickado Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:54 pm

clivemcl wrote:
Mickado wrote:Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

I assume you mean 3 irish teams?

Was wondering if someone would spot that....

Mickado

Posts : 7282
Join date : 2011-04-06
Age : 39
Location : Baile Átha Cliath

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Apr 2012, 3:56 pm

Mickado wrote:Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

Mick, Can't think of any other reason Headscratch

AsLongAsBut100ofUs

Posts : 14129
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 112
Location : Devon/London

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by MrsP Wed 11 Apr 2012, 4:00 pm

AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Mickado wrote:Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

Mick, Can't think of any other reason Headscratch

I can think of another reason for the Irish situation.

Whistle

MrsP

Posts : 9207
Join date : 2011-09-12

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by rodders Wed 11 Apr 2012, 4:26 pm

Headscratch ..... The plot thickens........ Whistle
rodders
rodders
Moderator
Moderator

Posts : 25501
Join date : 2011-05-20
Age : 43

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Wed 11 Apr 2012, 4:51 pm

MrsP wrote:
AsLongAsBut100ofUs wrote:
Mickado wrote:Spot on Asbo, Glasgow have been consistently tight all year, much more suited to a league format where small wins and draws (4!!) all add up and keep you in the mix. Whereas Edinburgh are far more cavalier and are shining in a knockout competition where the “we’re going to score 1 more than you” mentality coupled with a bit of luck (every team needs it) has seen them though.

Now please explain why both Scottish teams are doing well and 2 Irish teams are doing well but our national teams are gash.

Both national coaches to blame??

Mick, Can't think of any other reason Headscratch

I can think of another reason for the Irish situation.

Whistle
Aye, fair play, MrsP - too many Ulstermen. Now why didn't I think of that? Doh

AsLongAsBut100ofUs

Posts : 14129
Join date : 2011-03-26
Age : 112
Location : Devon/London

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by MrsP Wed 11 Apr 2012, 4:52 pm

Nearly right Asbo, nearly right!

You know me too well!

Very Happy

MrsP

Posts : 9207
Join date : 2011-09-12

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by 21st Century Schizoid Man Wed 11 Apr 2012, 5:15 pm

Tough gig for the Warriors but they are a tough team and will front up to Munster -like Ulster did on Sunday. C'mon the Warriors Yahoo
21st Century Schizoid Man
21st Century Schizoid Man

Posts : 3564
Join date : 2011-05-31
Location : Glasgow

Back to top Go down

Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left - Page 2 Empty Re: Rabo Pro 12 - Run In - 3 Games Left

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 2 of 2 Previous  1, 2

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum