Ulster v Zebre Match thread 17th November 2012

by neilthom7 Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:01 am

First topic message reminder :

With all the Internationals happening right now it is important to remember that this Sunday the 18th November at 2pm Ulster face off against Zebre in the Rabo Direct Pro 12. Ulster were off course due to take on Zebre earlier in the season but due to the tragic loss of Nevin Spence and his family this will be the first time the 2 sides play. Zebre are currently bottom of the Rabo having lost all 7 games so far scoring the least points of any side and conceding the 2nd most. They have picked up just 1 losing bonus point. Ulster of course are top of the table and so far remain unbeaten. Neither side has been named yet and I will update when this happens. Ulster will however be missing players to Ireland who face Fiji this weekend and who plays will depend on who Ireland choose to release. The biggest issue for Ulster looks to be in the second row with Muller and Stevenson both missing through injury. If neither Henderson or Tuohy are released from the Ireland squad then we will be down just one senior lock in McComb. So guys what are your predictions for the game and who do you think will play.

Ulster Team
R Andrew; M Allen, J Payne, P Wallace, C Cochrane; N O'Connor, M Heaney; C Black, N Brady (capt), J Afoa, R Diack, N McComb, N Williams, M McComish, R Wilson.

Replacements: R Herring, T Court, D Fitzpatrick, J Simpson, A Birch, B McIlroy, S Olding, P Nelson.

Zebre Team
15. David ODIETE
14. Leonardo SARTO
13. Matteo PRATICHETTI
12. Samuele PACE
11. Alessandro CASTAGNOLI
10. Daniel HALANGAHU
9. Tito TEBALDI

8. Andries VAN SCHALKWYK
7. Filippo CRISTIANO (cap)
6. Filippo FERRARINI
5. Filippo CAZZOLA
4. Josh SOLE
3. Luca REDOLFINI
2. Andrea MANICI
1. Matias AGUERO

Replacements
16. Andrea DE MARCHI
17. Salvatore PERUGINI
18. Flavio TRIPODI
19. Emiliano CAFFINI
20. Nicola BELARDO
21. Alberto CHILLON
22. Ross McCANN
23. Nicola CATTINA

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:56 am

Lads, lets also not forget the reason Ulster are playing this game today. Couldn't help thinking last night that Spence would have been involved in that game in Thomond Park. rose

by MrsP Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:04 am

Indeed Rava.

Seeing a blond centre just makes me think of Nevin everytime!

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:12 am

That was awful

by Artful_Dodger Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:21 am

Hooker lifting a no.8 for the restart instead of a lock - Brady and Diack completely misconstrued where that restart was landing.

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:26 am

There was no need for that miss out pass by O'Connor there simple hands would have seen us in but he butchered it

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:27 am

Barsteward thought this kicked off at 5pm.... missed the first 20min... Doh

by MrsP Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:27 am

Be thankful for small mercies Rodders!

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:28 am

Yeah Rodders you wouldn't have liked what you missed anyways so you didn't do so bad lol

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:31 am

What a hit from Williams there!

Have faith guys...Niall O'Connor will see us through here thumbsup

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by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:33 am

Yeah Rodders the awkward moment when it's Nick Willaims who has lined you up, we are very loose and disjointed in our play at the minute especially the forwards.

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:34 am

Huffing and puffing a bit.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:34 am

Great stuff lads! Excellent defense there.

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:36 am

Penalty for NOC. 9-5.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:37 am

Very fetching those black jerseys..... hope Santa is reading this Ulster v Zebre Match thread 17th November 2012 - Page 3 3513163098

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:40 am

Brilliant by Roger Wilson there!

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:40 am

Great defence again.

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:41 am

What a rip Roger Wilson!

Defence has been good, apart from the mess we made of that restart. It's our atrocious discipline that has cost us.

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:42 am

On the positive side we lead at the break

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:44 am

Poor execution and no rhythm to our play.
Hoping for better second half.

by MrsP Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:45 am

The lads don't look up for this at all.

They look like they would rather be somewhere else. Hope Anscombe has some magic words at half time.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:56 am

Stop yer yapping McComish..... right lads time to front up....

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:59 am

Jesus wept..... censored

by Artful_Dodger Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:00 am

Nice kick from McComish steam

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:00 am

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:00 am

something tells me staying in the same hotel as Mark Anscombe will not be fun tonight

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:01 am

Awful from Brady there..

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:01 am

Poor tackling by Williams we may see some changes soon, I can see Birch being called upon in the back row somewhere.

by MrsP Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:02 am

Okay lads!

That's enough of the "letting the other team have a go!"

Sporting and all as it is. Time to wise up!

by Artful_Dodger Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:04 am

We need scrums!!

by Rava Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:05 am

If we can keep in their territory we will win this. Can't afford to give up possession so easily.

by Artful_Dodger Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:07 am

Dodgey touch judge chin

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:08 am

Penalty count is ridiculous from Ulster. Throwing away the game.

by Artful_Dodger Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:09 am

Anscombe taking Brady off, says a lot about Brady's performance really.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:10 am

Flip!

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:11 am

Awful performance all round here, completely disjointed. Anscombe will be furious.

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:12 am

Few chickens coming home to roost.

No lineout calling second row available, only one second row in total = lineout disaster. Cost us a try just then.

Halfbacks all unavailable = no structure in attack.

No excuse for our poor discipline and lack of intensity.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:13 am

Come on lads! Need some points here...

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:13 am

This is where we need to go up a gear and get the try.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:14 am

Brilliant stuff! Good man Paddy!

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:15 am

Finally some constant posession and no errors only took 57 mins

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:15 am

Nicely done Ulster. Good try.

I think if we keep the heads we still have the winning of this.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:17 am

Great stuff from Herring.

by Smirnoffpriest Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:17 am

whats the score at the minute?

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:17 am

Drop goal time.... Wink

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:18 am

Zebre a point ahead, 18-17.

by neilthom7 Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:18 am

18-17 I'll give O'Connor his due he has kicked well out of hand

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:18 am

Anotehr chance for a try, come on Ulster.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:19 am

Yes great stuff, take the 3 lads...

by **Notch** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:19 am

Zebre about to have a man in the bin- we should retake the lead here. Must get this 3 and the next score.

by **rodders** Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:20 am

Disaster!

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