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European Cup Semi Finals - Easter Weekend
First topic message reminder :
Saracens v Munster
Leinster v Toulouse
Clermont vLa Rochelle Harlequins
La Rochelle v Sale
4 decent games coming up this weekend.
My predictions for the finals
Saracens v Toulouse
Clermont v La Rochelle
Saracens v Munster
Leinster v Toulouse
Clermont v
La Rochelle v Sale
4 decent games coming up this weekend.
My predictions for the finals
Saracens v Toulouse
Clermont v La Rochelle
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17-17 at HT
quite an intriguing game this one, no one really in command
quite an intriguing game this one, no one really in command
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another controversial decision at the death, yellow card at the death against La Rochelle
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La Rochelle win at the death and they probably deserved to with a much stronger pack
24-20 La Rochelle
24-20 La Rochelle
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Munster as per the last 4 years good defence but no attack.
It is all they are lacking but you aren't going to win most games with one try against top teams which they seem to do to often
It is all they are lacking but you aren't going to win most games with one try against top teams which they seem to do to often
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Sarries look 50 50 for 3 Cups in 4 years so will be one of the best teams of the Competition.
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Brendan wrote:Munster as per the last 4 years good defence but no attack.
It is all they are lacking but you aren't going to win most games with one try against top teams which they seem to do to often
That's them in a nutshell
All heart but a serious lack of flair. You can go a long way on that, but not to the very top.
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No-one is giving Quins an earthly in this game!
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Buchanan needs to sort out his throwing.
Decent start for quins though. Good to see Walker back.
Decent start for quins though. Good to see Walker back.
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[quote="BigGee"]No-one is giving Quins an earthly in this game![/quote]
It's pretty tedious tbh, you'd think we might as well not have bothered turning up the way they're talking.
Quins controlling the game well, down two Lopez drop goals to one Smith penalty.
It's pretty tedious tbh, you'd think we might as well not have bothered turning up the way they're talking.
Quins controlling the game well, down two Lopez drop goals to one Smith penalty.
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Clermont score a try, that might just be the buffer they need
16-3 Clermont now
Does not really reflect the game so far
16-3 Clermont now
Does not really reflect the game so far
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Oof, suspect that's the probably the game gone now. We need the next score.
Nothing fancy from Clermont, just hard, direct running, hitting the line at pace, stretch the defence until it breaks.
Buchanan's shoddy throwing has probably been the difference.
Nothing fancy from Clermont, just hard, direct running, hitting the line at pace, stretch the defence until it breaks.
Buchanan's shoddy throwing has probably been the difference.
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Bam, hell of a finish from Brown! Smith pulling the strings well...
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26-8 Clermont at HT
It is a long way back and Clermont very good front runners
Does not really reflect the half, but the French have been clinical and Quins have not
It is a long way back and Clermont very good front runners
Does not really reflect the half, but the French have been clinical and Quins have not
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Quins chucking it about with abandon now and score a couple of quick tries
32-22 Clermont with 13 mins to go
This was a dead game a few mins ago
32-22 Clermont with 13 mins to go
This was a dead game a few mins ago
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Sinclair gives away a stupid penalty for chucking a French player out of a ruck, just takes the steam out of Quins, who were playing some good stuff
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32-22 thats not bad at all
If we had a lineout it could be even better!
If we had a lineout it could be even better!
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32-27 in the end. Great fightback f4om Quins but just not quite enougj
Clermont their usual odd, amazing/lazy selves.
Clermont their usual odd, amazing/lazy selves.
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Well Clermont prevail, but Quins can hold their heads up high, they gave them a very good game.
Clermont v La Rochelle it is in the Challenge cup final
That is three out of 4 for me on predictions so far, though to be fair, they were all obvious calls. The most intriguing match of the weekend comes tomorrow afternoon in Dublin.
Clermont v La Rochelle it is in the Challenge cup final
That is three out of 4 for me on predictions so far, though to be fair, they were all obvious calls. The most intriguing match of the weekend comes tomorrow afternoon in Dublin.
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Sinckler needs his head sorting out.
But otherwise, good performance. Kunatani is some player, we should be getting Robshaw, Dombrandt and him on as much as possible, great back row combination.
But otherwise, good performance. Kunatani is some player, we should be getting Robshaw, Dombrandt and him on as much as possible, great back row combination.
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Intriguing match up this afternoon - home advantage and recent European pedigree should see Leinster home but they're not on great form just now and are coming into this with no momentum.
Toulouse on the other hand are flying high and playing great rugby.
I suspect the result will depending on how quickly Leinster re-find their form, and Sexton in particular who hasn't been looking like himself for a while now.
I think Leinster will win but I'd love to see a Saracens - Toulouse final.
Toulouse on the other hand are flying high and playing great rugby.
I suspect the result will depending on how quickly Leinster re-find their form, and Sexton in particular who hasn't been looking like himself for a while now.
I think Leinster will win but I'd love to see a Saracens - Toulouse final.
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WTH was Garces looking at during the scrum before Munster's try?. Their TH completely folded in, while the openside hooked the ball out of the Sarries back foot.
Apologies for being late on this, but was catching up with the game while preparing the slow roasted lamb.
Apologies for being late on this, but was catching up with the game while preparing the slow roasted lamb.
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This one has got the makings of a classic, definitely the game of the weekend.
Looking forward to it
Looking forward to it
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LondonTiger wrote:WTH was Garces looking at during the scrum before Munster's try?. Their TH completely folded in, while the openside hooked the ball out of the Sarries back foot.
Apologies for being late on this, but was catching up with the game while preparing the slow roasted lamb.
Indeed - where was the TMO too as it was pretty clear and obvious watching on TV ...
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Colby looks like he could score every time he gets the ball!
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Mental opening 4 minutes
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First penalty to Toulouse, a good start from them
3-0 Toulouse
3-0 Toulouse
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and Sexton gets one back
3-3
At the moment it looks, as predicted like Toulouse flair v Leinster prgamatism
3-3
At the moment it looks, as predicted like Toulouse flair v Leinster prgamatism
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was that forward?
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What an atmosphere, what a game!
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To quote the Aviva Stadium every time Toulouse get the ball... “Boooooooooooo”
They have some cheek accusing Scotstoun of being hostile.
They have some cheek accusing Scotstoun of being hostile.
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Looked fine on replay
Good try from James Lowe
10-3 Leinster
Good try from James Lowe
10-3 Leinster
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Well so far the good Sexton has turned up
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BigGee wrote:Looked fine on replay
Good try from James Lowe
10-3 Leinster
You've had a good weekend of rugby watching mate - are the family away??
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Kolby is lightening eh
I think Toulouse playing du pont at 10 could cost them
I think Toulouse playing du pont at 10 could cost them
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Toulouse perhaps a bit unlucky with a couple of calls at the ruck by Mr Barnes so far ...
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Toulouse 3 should have a yellow
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Silly from Gray
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RDW wrote:BigGee wrote:Looked fine on replay
Good try from James Lowe
10-3 Leinster
You've had a good weekend of rugby watching mate - are the family away??
Unfortunately my wife dropped a cup on her foot on Friday and so can't walk anywhere. So that just left rugby!
I have been out on my bike a couple of times to be fair and I am working tomorrow!
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No 43 tackles for that Gray brother then.
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This game going rapidly away from Toulouse
17-3 Leinster
17-3 Leinster
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Eejit wrote:No 43 tackles for that Gray brother then.
I’m not sure it was him. I think it was Kaino
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How stupid is Gray feeling now ...
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That evens things up
10 mins for Henshaw
10 mins for Henshaw
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Penalty Toulouse
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17-6 Leinster
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Should the be penalty try too?
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If you take Henshaw out of the picture then probably yes ...
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Cronin off, that will be a loss
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Fitness will be key in this game. Playing in that heat will be utterly energy sapping
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JS sends one wide
Stays at 17-6 Leinster
Stays at 17-6 Leinster
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