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European Challenge Cup
Home teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Tuesday
Away teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Wednesday
Tactics by 23:59 hours on Thursday
Predictions to be PM’d to Fluxy by 23:59 hours on Sunday
Away teams to be named by 23:59 hours on Wednesday
Tactics by 23:59 hours on Thursday
Predictions to be PM’d to Fluxy by 23:59 hours on Sunday
Newcastle Falcons vs Bordeaux-Begles
Thomond Park
Thick Cloud, 13 degrees, 11mph Westerly Winds
Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Ozzy
01. Sam Lockwood | 09. Sonatane Takulua |
02. Santiago Socino | 10. Toby Flood |
03. David Wilson | |
04. Callum Green | 11. Sinoti Sinoti |
05. Iain Henderson | 12. Juan Pablo Socino |
06. Steven Luatua | 13. Maxine Mermoz |
07. Mark Wilson (c) | 14. Vereniki Goneva |
08. Rob Burrows | 15. Alex Tait |
16. Kyle Cooper 17. Rob Vickers 18. Jon Welsh 19. Sean Robinson 20. Will Welch 21. Sam Stuart 22. Craig Willis 23. DTH Van Der Merwe
TACTICS
- Blitz defence with good line speed with 9 and 15 sweeping.
- Big runners carrying close to the ruck but looking to keep the ball alive with offloads to runners on their shoulder.
Bordeaux-Begles
01. Ravai Kovekalou | 09. Gauthier Doubrere |
02. Ole Avei | 10. Ben Volavola |
03. Marc Clerc | |
04. Cyril Cazeaux | 11. Blair Connor |
05. Pierre Gayraud | 12. Julien Rey |
06. Cameron Woki | 13. Pablo Uberti |
07. Kitione Kamikamica | 14. Iban Etcheverry |
08. Jandré Marais | 15. Geoffrey Cros |
Replacements: 16 Florian Dufour, 17 Thierry Paiva, 18 Lasha Tabidze, 19 Jean-Baptiste Poux, 20 Johan Aliouat, 21 Jules Gimbert, 22 Romain Lonca, 23 Metuisela Talebulamaijaina
Sale Sharks vs Lyon
Galway Sportsground
Light Rain, 12 degrees, 17mph South Westerly Winds
Sale Sharks
Manager – Steven_Sharks
01. Ross Harrison | 09. Faf Du Klerk (k) |
02. Rob Webber | 10. AJ MacGinty |
03. Halani Aulika | |
04. Bryn Evans | 11. Will Addison (c) |
05. Pieter Steph Du Toit | 12. James O'Connor |
06. Jono Ross | 13. Sam James |
07. Tom Curry | 14. Denny Solomona |
08. Josh Strauss | 15. Mike Haley |
16. Marc Jones 17. Will Griff John 18. Alex Tarus 19. Josh Beaumont 20. TJ Ioane 21. Ben Curry 22. Will Cliff 23. Johnny Leota
Lyon
01. Hamza Kaabèche | 09. Jonathan Pélissié |
02. Deon Fourie | 10. Mike Harris |
03. Clément Ric | |
04. Josh Bekhuis | 11. Jone Tuva |
05. Francois van der Merwe | 12. Adrien Seguret |
06. Julien Puricelli | 13. Thibaut Regard |
07. Theophile Cotte | 14. Toby Arnold |
08. Tai Tuifua | 15. Delon Armitage |
Replacements: 16 Enzo Pakihivatau, 17 Tornike Mataradze, 18 Stéphane Clement, 19 Felix Lambey, 20 Dylan Cretin, 21 Pierre-Louis Barassi, 22 Lionel Beauxis, 23 Baptiste Couilloud
Agen vs Gloucester Rugby
RDS Arena
Thick Cloud, 12 degrees, 15mph Westerly Winds
Agen
01. Quentin Bethune | 09. Ricky Januarie |
02. Paula Ngauamo | 10. Hugo Verdu |
03. Vakhtangi Akhobadze | |
04. Denis Marchois | 11. Clément Laporte |
05. Corentin Braendlin | 12. Alban Conduche |
06. Antoine Miquel | 13. Johann Sadie |
07. Marco Kotze | 14. Loris Tolot |
08. Akapusi Qera | 15. Florian Denos |
Replacements: 16 Clément Martinez, 17 Morgan Phelipponneau, 18 Kamaliele Tufele, 19 Christiaan Van der Merwe, 20 Yoan Tanga, 21 Paul Abadie, 22 Pierre Fouyssac, 23 Mathieu Lamoulie
Gloucester Rugby
01. Cameron Orr | 09. Ben Vellacott |
02. Mot'u Ma'atu | 10. Billy Burns (k) |
03. Gareth Denman | |
04. Tom Savage | 11. Henry Purdy |
05. Jeremy Thrush (c) | 12. Mark Atkinson |
06. Ross Moriarty | 13. Henry Trinder |
07. Lewis Ludlow | 14. Ollie Thorley |
08. Ben Morgan | 15. Tom Marshall |
16. Richard Hibbard 17. Fraser Balmain 18. Paddy McAlister 19. Franco Mostert 20. Ruaan Ackerman 21. Aaron Smith 22. Owen Williams 23. Tom Hudson
Edinburgh Rugby vs London Irish
Parc y Scarlets
Light Rain, 11 degrees, 19mph Westerly Winds
Edinburgh Rugby
01. Rory Sutherland | 09. Sean Kennedy |
02. Neil Cochrane | 10. Jaco van der Walt |
03. Murray McCallum | |
04. Fraser McKenzie | 11. Duhan van der Merwe |
05. Lewis Carmichael | 12. Chris Dean |
06. Magnus Bradbury | 13. James Johnstone |
07. Jamie Ritchie | 14. Damien Hoyland |
08. Cornell du Preez | 15. Darcy Graham |
Replacements: 16 Cameron Fenton, 17 Kevin Bryce, 18 Matt Shields, 19 Viliame Mata, 20 Luke Crosbie, 21 Nathan Fowles, 22 Blair Kinghorn, 23 Junior Rasolea
London Irish
Manager – Bambam
01. Ben Franks | 09. TJ Perenara |
02. Sala Fainga | 10. Aaron Cruden (k) |
03. Tadgh Furlong | |
04. Sebastian De Chaves | 11. Joe Cokanasiga |
05. Brodie Retallick (c) | 12. Johnny Williams |
06. Mike Coman | 13. Tom Fowlie |
07. Sam Cane | 14. Alex Lewington |
08. Jake Schatz | 15. Jordie Barrett |
16. Asafo Aumua 17. Danny Hobbs-Ayowemi 18. Ollie Hoskins 19. Franco Van Der Merwe 20. Max Northcote-Green 21. Scott Steele 22. Theo Brophy-Clews 23. Ben Ransom
Connacht Rugby vs Worcester Warriors
Scotstoun Stadium
Light Rain, 11 degrees, 15mph Westerly Winds
Connacht
01. Denis Buckley | 09. James Mitchell |
02. Shane Delahunt | 10. Jack Carty |
03. Finlay Bealham | |
04. Ultan Dillane | 11. Matt Healy |
05. Quinn Roux | 12. Bundee Aki |
06. Cillian Gallagher | 13. Pita Ahki |
07. James Connolly | 14. Cian Kelleher |
08. Eoghan Masterson | 15. Darragh Leader |
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Peter McCabe, 18 Conor Carey, 19 James Cannon, 20 John Muldoon, 21 Kieran Marmion, 22 Tom Farrell, 23 Tiernan O’Halloran
Worcester Warriors
Manager: CJB
01. Ethan Waller | 09. Jonny Arr |
02. Matt Williams | 10. Jamie Shillcock |
03. Biyi Alo | |
04. Donnacha O'Callaghan | 11. Dean Hammond |
05. Andrew Kitchener | 12. Ryan Mills |
06. Alafoti Fa'Osilivia | 13. Wynard Olivier |
07. Sam Lewis | 14. Bryce Heem |
08. GJ Van Velze | 15. Chris Pennell |
16. Jack Singleton, 17. Eddy Ben Arous, 18. Nic Schonert, 19. Christian Scotland Williamson, 20. Ted Hill, 21. Peter Stringer, 22. Beauden Barrett, 23. Will Butler
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London Irish
Manager – Bambam
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16. Asafo Aumua 17. Danny Hobbs-Ayowemi 18. Ollie Hoskins 19. Franco Van Der Merwe 20. Max Northcote-Green 21. Scott Steele 22. Theo Brophy-Clews 23. Ben Ransom
Manager – Bambam
01. Ben Franks | 09. TJ Perenara |
02. Sala Fainga | 10. Aaron Cruden (k) |
03. Tadgh Furlong | |
04. Sebastian De Chaves | 11. Joe Cokanasiga |
05. Brodie Retallick (c) | 12. Johnny Williams |
06. Mike Coman | 13. Tom Fowlie |
07. Sam Cane | 14. Alex Lewington |
08. Jake Schatz | 15. Jordie Barrett |
16. Asafo Aumua 17. Danny Hobbs-Ayowemi 18. Ollie Hoskins 19. Franco Van Der Merwe 20. Max Northcote-Green 21. Scott Steele 22. Theo Brophy-Clews 23. Ben Ransom
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BamBam- Posts : 17226
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Bam, Paice is banned for another 4 weeks.
stnick88- Posts : 5345
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Re: European Challenge Cup
Didn't even know he was banned, cheers
BamBam- Posts : 17226
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yeh, horrendous no arms charge on Heinz the other week. Faingaa is fit now and playing so his rating might go up for you if he shows up well.
stnick88- Posts : 5345
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Re: European Challenge Cup
01. Cameron Orr | 09. Ben Vellacott |
02. Mot'u Ma'atu | 10. Billy Burns (k) |
03. Gareth Denman | |
04. Tom Savage | 11. Henry Purdy |
05. Jeremy Thrush (c) | 12. Mark Atkinson |
06. Ross Moriarty | 13. Henry Trinder |
07. Lewis Ludlow | 14. Ollie Thorley |
08. Ben Morgan | 15. Tom Marshall |
16. Richard Hibbard 17. Fraser Balmain 18. Paddy McAlister 19. Franco Mostert 20. Ruaan Ackerman 21. Aaron Smith 22. Owen Williams 23. Tom Hudson
prop_lyd- Posts : 10387
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Newcastle Falcons
Manager – Ozzy
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16. Kyle Cooper 17. Rob Vickers 18. Jon Welsh 19. Sean Robinson 20. Mark Wilson 21. Sam Stuart 22. Craig Willis 23. DTH Van Der Merwe
TACTICS
- Blitz defence with good line speed with 9 and 15 sweeping.
- Big runners carrying close to the ruck but looking to keep the ball alive with offloads to runners on their shoulder.
Manager – Ozzy
01. Sam Lockwood | 09. Sonatane Takulua |
02. Santiago Socino | 10. Toby Flood |
03. David Wilson | |
04. Callum Green | 11. Sinoti Sinoti |
05. Iain Henderson | 12. Juan Pablo Socino |
06. Steven Luatua | 13. Maxine Mermoz |
07. Mark Wilson (c) | 14. Vereniki Goneva |
08. Rob Burrows | 15. Alex Tait |
16. Kyle Cooper 17. Rob Vickers 18. Jon Welsh 19. Sean Robinson 20. Mark Wilson 21. Sam Stuart 22. Craig Willis 23. DTH Van Der Merwe
TACTICS
- Blitz defence with good line speed with 9 and 15 sweeping.
- Big runners carrying close to the ruck but looking to keep the ball alive with offloads to runners on their shoulder.
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1. Ethan Waller
2. Matt Williams
3. Biyi Alo
4. Donnacha O’Callaghan
5. Andrew Kitchener
6. Alafoti Fa’osilivia
7. Sam Lewis
8. GJ Van Velze
9. Jonny Arr
10. Jamie Shilock
11. Dean Hammond
12. Ryan Mills
13. Wynard Olivier
14. Bryce Helm
15. Chris Pennell
16. Jack Singleton
17. Eddy Ben Arous
18. Nick Schonert
19. Christian Scotland Williamson
20. Ted Hill
21. Peter Stringer
22. Beauden Barrett
23. Will Butler
2. Matt Williams
3. Biyi Alo
4. Donnacha O’Callaghan
5. Andrew Kitchener
6. Alafoti Fa’osilivia
7. Sam Lewis
8. GJ Van Velze
9. Jonny Arr
10. Jamie Shilock
11. Dean Hammond
12. Ryan Mills
13. Wynard Olivier
14. Bryce Helm
15. Chris Pennell
16. Jack Singleton
17. Eddy Ben Arous
18. Nick Schonert
19. Christian Scotland Williamson
20. Ted Hill
21. Peter Stringer
22. Beauden Barrett
23. Will Butler
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Predictions Open - to me please
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European Challenge Cup - Round One Results
Newcastle Falcons - 30
Bordeaux-Begles - 23
Sale Sharks - 28
Lyon - 23
Agen - 26
Gloucester Rugby - 30
Edinburgh Rugby - 25
London Irish - 32
Connacht Rugby - 26
Worcester Warriors - 25
Newcastle Falcons - 30
Bordeaux-Begles - 23
Sale Sharks - 28
Lyon - 23
Agen - 26
Gloucester Rugby - 30
Edinburgh Rugby - 25
London Irish - 32
Connacht Rugby - 26
Worcester Warriors - 25
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Newcastle Falcons 34 - 24 Bordeaux-Begles
A great game in real life, Falcons too much and look strong.
Newcastle Falcons 25 - 18 Bordeaux-Begles
Falcons a well put together unit, and with a rugged pack and flair outwide will win this, especially the class of Sinoti and Goneva.
Newcastle Falcons 27 - 26 Bordeaux-Begles
Newcastle Falcons 24 - 23 Bordeaux-Begles
Newcastle Falcons 27 - 22 Bordeaux-Begles
Falcons will make the most against a relatively weak Bordauex side. The back five of the scrum key in getting good momentum and providing a platform.
A great game in real life, Falcons too much and look strong.
Newcastle Falcons 25 - 18 Bordeaux-Begles
Falcons a well put together unit, and with a rugged pack and flair outwide will win this, especially the class of Sinoti and Goneva.
Newcastle Falcons 27 - 26 Bordeaux-Begles
Newcastle Falcons 24 - 23 Bordeaux-Begles
Newcastle Falcons 27 - 22 Bordeaux-Begles
Falcons will make the most against a relatively weak Bordauex side. The back five of the scrum key in getting good momentum and providing a platform.
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Sale Sharks 30 - 27 Lyon
The French sides look great on paper this season but really like the blend of that Sale team. Good pack and so much in the backs.
Sale Sharks 24 - 19 Lyon
Weaker team for Sale, but still key players like Du Kerk and Curry there, and JOC at 12 a better position for him. Lyon are a good outfit but not enough
Sale Sharks 19 - 18 Lyon
Sale Sharks 30 - 29 Lyon
Sale Sharks 26 - 24 Lyon
Sharks face one of the tougher sides in this round, but have the creativity in midfield and the power up front, to build a lead and stay in front at the final whistle.
The French sides look great on paper this season but really like the blend of that Sale team. Good pack and so much in the backs.
Sale Sharks 24 - 19 Lyon
Weaker team for Sale, but still key players like Du Kerk and Curry there, and JOC at 12 a better position for him. Lyon are a good outfit but not enough
Sale Sharks 19 - 18 Lyon
Sale Sharks 30 - 29 Lyon
Sale Sharks 26 - 24 Lyon
Sharks face one of the tougher sides in this round, but have the creativity in midfield and the power up front, to build a lead and stay in front at the final whistle.
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Agen 26 - 28 Gloucester Rugby
Not an easy one on the road but Gloucester looking pretty good through the backbone and enough to get the win.
Agen 21 - 25 Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester have a tough fight in the backrow, where Agen are strong, but have enough grit these days and attacking ability to steal a win
Agen 30 - 31 Gloucester Rugby
Agen 25 - 29 Gloucester Rugby
Agen, probably the weakest French side out in the competition this weekend. Not to say this would be an easy game, but Glaws have some levels of firepower above topponentsenets.
Not an easy one on the road but Gloucester looking pretty good through the backbone and enough to get the win.
Agen 21 - 25 Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester have a tough fight in the backrow, where Agen are strong, but have enough grit these days and attacking ability to steal a win
Agen 30 - 31 Gloucester Rugby
Agen 25 - 29 Gloucester Rugby
Agen, probably the weakest French side out in the competition this weekend. Not to say this would be an easy game, but Glaws have some levels of firepower above topponentsenets.
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Edinburgh Rugby 21 - 34 London Irish
I've seen Edinburgh a few times this season and they look improved. That is a cracking Irish side though and I think they'll blow them away in the 2nd.
Edinburgh Rugby 20 - 30 London Irish
Irish have strengthened hugely, class spine at 15, 10, 9, 7 and 3 with a great lineout leader and decent enough support to contest even the best teams, which Edinburgh are not
Edinburgh Rugby 27 - 28 London Irish
Edinburgh Rugby 28 - 29 London Irish
Edinburgh Rugby 26 - 28 London Irish
A narrow margin of victory for Irish, their world class players helping them provide a platform, but they need to improve the pperipheriesto challenge the better sides.
I've seen Edinburgh a few times this season and they look improved. That is a cracking Irish side though and I think they'll blow them away in the 2nd.
Edinburgh Rugby 20 - 30 London Irish
Irish have strengthened hugely, class spine at 15, 10, 9, 7 and 3 with a great lineout leader and decent enough support to contest even the best teams, which Edinburgh are not
Edinburgh Rugby 27 - 28 London Irish
Edinburgh Rugby 28 - 29 London Irish
Edinburgh Rugby 26 - 28 London Irish
A narrow margin of victory for Irish, their world class players helping them provide a platform, but they need to improve the pperipheriesto challenge the better sides.
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