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Lauchbury for PoC, Brown for h/penny.
@aa I hope you're wrong about Wharburton not lasting, I'd be sorry not to be able to watch him play. Maybe he needs a little break and some warm weather in the South of France.
@duckman - based on the side CFH posted you have to find a goal kicker so that would be H/P or Farrell.
I think the Lions tour caught up with Wales.
France choked, terrible weary forwards pass at the end there plus a shocker of a penalty attempt
Dear God where do I start with that team 😆 BOD?????????? Hartley?????????
Lawes is nailed on though.
[b]deadlydarcy[/b] - Member
Adieu Brian O'Driscoll.What a fitting send-off for such a hero. (Not his best game to be fair, but he made the decision to come back in for that try so good on him.)
Well said. If the winger (sorry dint know his name) had run a better line to comi it the full back BOD would have had a fairlytale try.
France choked
Quite a chokey venue is the Stade.
Haha @deallarcey ! I haven't seen the game, oddly limited enthusiasm for finding a recording had a pair of half price tickets offered last minute but was at friends birthday bash 🙁
Well said. If the winger (sorry dint know his name) had run a better line to comi it the full back BOD would have had a fairlytale try.
Trimble, which is why I'm suprised he's in that Jiffy team. He butchered that, I dont mind if a winger had just gone for it and ****ed up but he didnt draw the man or go for it. Not a single Frenchie!! Not sure Robshaw was as good as last yea but couldnt argue with him or Henry. I dont rate Heaslip either and still think Mas was the best tighthead.
I dont rate Heaslip either
He had a good Lions tour but I wasn't impressed with him in the 6N. He certainly gets around and seems to be available to receive a pass more than you'd think. However, I only ever saw him run into trouble. A very good number 8 would be expected to make far more line-breaks and he didn't do enough of that for me. Holds onto possession well when tackled, but not enough yards made. There's no doubt his self-belief won't be damaged by anything anyone says. 😀
I have no idea what Trimble was doing passing to BOD so early for that move. Thankfully BOD had the presence of mind to come back in and the move led to a try in the end anyway, so a happy ending. Other than that, I do think Trimble had an excellent 6N overall. Can't really be arsed arguing whether he should be in the team of the tournament or not. He's got the medal hanging around his neck, so he can be happy with his workload.
To be fair to Trimble he was consistently. good just lacks the finishing ability. Heaslip is more.of a third flanker type.8 like Faletau rather than big carriers like Fatty Morgan or Vunipola. Just didnt think he was tjat great.
just lacks the finishing ability.
Yep, can't disagree with that. He does lots of good stuff, but doesn't do enough of the touching down perhaps.
Trimble has been in great form for Ulster so has been picked on that basis. He scored 3 in 5 games as good as any other winger in the 6N
Jam,l meant HP instead of brown for the goal kicking.
You couldnt leave out Brown. Maybe put 1/2p on the wing.
BJam,l meant HP instead of brown for the goal kicking.
@duckman yes I know I was agreeing with you, either it's either 1/2p or Farrell that has to come in. Brown's been fabulous but in the real world (and I know this is a fantasy team) you need a goal kicker
Huget was the stand out winger of the tournament for me.
Good people of the rugby thread would any of you please sponsor this ageing 17st former prop to do a leg in a half marathon.
I know that 4 miles to the fitness machines on here may not seem like much but to haul my bulk round is quite an effort.
I'm raising money for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign as my nephew has Duchenne MD which will have a terrible impact on his life.
If anyone could spare a few pounds I'd be most grateful.
Thanks
http://www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Craig6
Done. 😀
(If I find out any funds raised are being syphoned off to the local Orange Order, there'll be hell to pay.)
Thanks DD that really is appreciated.
If I can get a Munster shirt I will get a photo!
New bowler hat on order!
I'd send you mine, but it's a bit, erm, scrum-half sized. 😆
Best of luck!
Alberto de Marchi signs for Sale from Treviso.
Anyone seen him prop in the Rabo?
Is he the useful Italian loosehead? Or the one that got sent off v France?
Not sure, apparently can play both sides of the scrum.
Some pics from the Ravenhill redevelopment. Some gym in it!
http://www.gilbert-ash.com/ravenhill-rugby-ground-progress-2-weeks-to-go
Is Ravenhill solely for Rugby, do thay do Hurling and Gaelic Footy in the north?
Cracking rugby ground
Only rugby Pigface. Casement park for GAA in Belfast. Its actually about to get redeveloped to a 38000 stadium.
Cheers Blind Melon everyday is a school day 😀
Ooooherr wundred up, great thread.
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Oh Mongo,Mongo,Mongo....
Classy. Those two deserve each other.
In other more positive news, Fez makes his first start for Ulster in 17 months at Embra tonight
I can't wait until Ferris is back in an Ireland shirt or even starting for Ulster against Sarries in the HCup.
This short clip from his sub appearance indicates he is in good shape, Ferris at 6 and move SOB to 8 for IRE would give us real forward momentum.
I am off to the Edinburgh v Ulster match tonight. Looking forward to it Edinburgh have been playing reasonably well of late so hoping for a good match. Coman and Du Preez in the Edinburgh back row should give Ferris a good test on his return 🙂
Off to watch Sale get thumped by Saints tomorrow, will be a nice change to have Saturday rugby anyway 🙂
Ealing V Jersey tonight for me, Championship relegation decider although I suspect win or lose Ealing will be relegated unless Notingham go into administration
Enjoy your games chaps.
ijs, I think it should be a really good game, Embra have been going well of late as you say and Ulster have a very strong side out. Unfortunately its not on telly as far as I can see.
Is it on BBC Alba?
No TV coverage, i think it is Sport Reliefs fault.
Instead of me donating to Sport Relief i will give £5 to BlindMelons fundraising but will make it £10 if Edinburgh win 😀
There are an awful lot of confitions being attached to BM's fundraising. 😀
So I now have to cheer on Embra and wear a Munster shirt in the same weekend FFS lads talk about making the fat boy dance.
Thanks ijs that's really appreciated.
DD I'm sorry to report a Munster shirt could not be found in the black north. Even my boss who is on the 6N refs panel didn't have one. It's looking like a rain jacket will be more appropriate anyway. What about a cardboard sign hung shamefully around my neck, saying 'I love Munster'?
That would more than suffice BM. 🙂
82,000 to watch Sarries play Harlequins tomorrow at Wembley 😯
Double post
Any Caerdydd supporters in?
🙂
No point in mocking the city slickers 😆
Someone (maybe Welsh person) made a comment that Tigers Fly Half Own Williams was a bit pants, well he's playing well for Tigers in front of the soon to depart Toby Flood.
Cockerill thinks he'll be ready for Wales soon.
[url= http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Williams-job-Wales/story-20837067-detail/story.html ]Link to Leicester Mercury[/url]
Poor Wuss. Led Wasps by 5 points til a Wasps scrum & try on 81 minutes, Goode converted. Looks like they are doomed 🙁
Very sad for Worcester tonight. l
Cockers says a lot of things, doesnt make them true.
Blues were awful last night. Really really bad.
However if you pit your anti cockers mindset aside for a bit, you'd see he's playing pretty well, certainly on par with whoever it was who gave England such an easy ride a couple of weeks ago. I think you'll be playing him for wales within the year.
He may go on tour, but if Patchel returns from injury ok he's next in line. Biggar is a perfectly serviceable international ten for the time being.
Off on my wee run now if anyone else would like to sponsor me that would be great.
http://www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Craig6
I've been really impressed with Williams over the past few games though he's still very young, I reckon 2-3years time Wales will have a new star on their hands.
Cockerill not always right but nice to see him putting his faith in this young lad
Have donated a tenner to BM's muscular dystrophy run in lieu of wrecker turning up to claim his tenner to charity after england beat wales this season. Good luck BM, I walked 20m without crutches and did 5 mins on exercise bike yesterday so its good to support a fellow athlete!!
Sat waiting to go into Wembley. With blagged tickets on halfway line, can almost touch the pitch.
Let's hope for a barnstormer of a match, proper blood and thunder after last years win from the 'quins
Is Melon still alive? There was a bowler hat spotted floating forlornly down the Lagan earlier. 😀
It may have been colder than a Penguin's chuff at the AJ Bell but seeing a star studded Northampton put to the sword warmed me up 😀
I'm alive and kicking thanks DD. And thanks to everyone that donated.
I've a special picture for you DD but I can't seem to upload it from a iPhone how do I do that?
Fair dues BM - extra tenner is yours! Hope you enjoyed. Weather didn't look too bad. 🙂
Thanks bud. Yeah the weather was lovely. It was a really enjoyable event and fair play to those doing a full marathon I'd never be able to. Did you like my sign? I'm definitely not an artist!
Bugger me! Just back from the Sale/Saints game - we won!!!!
Duncan Bell is a legend!!!
Just a little PSA for rugby fans without BT Sport - you can still watch the games by the look of it. Set my Sky to record the Irish v Bath game while we were up there - it's recorded.. also able to watch the Leicester game today.
Hopefully works for others. 🙂
Tigers suddenly looking good. It's taken a few players to return, but by the time they've got back croft, cole, tait and Parling, they'll be a match for anyone again.
Don't really think Sale will get a top-4 place (although it would be fantastic) but a top-6 HEC/Euro Cup/Whatever its going to be called place would be an amazing achievement considering where we were last season. MsD is even demanding we buy season tickets for next season!
Great to see Rees back in the blues squad for the weekend. Great achievement to get back to that level so quickly.
SAAAYYYUULLL!!!
How on earth did Sale pull that one off?
Nico matawalu is a genius 🙂 or alternatively Glasgow squeak through despite a brave performance from Ospreys
Going to Exeter today, will be a fun day as they have a great set up down there.
I follow Jiffy on twitter and he seems to be enjoying the HK 7's 😆
Ahhhhh! Ouch!
Seeing the slowmo replay of Gio Aplon getting his elbow dislocated was quite unpleasant.
How on earth did Sale pull that one off?
Same attitude as last week! A poor performance by Ford and a little bit of luck to not concede a penalty try.
Sale have (pleasantly) confounded me this season - and i suspect not just me! Austin Healey said last night that looking at the squad in September you'd have laughed if someone said they would be play-off contenders in April.
Its convinced me, we are buying season tickets when they come out. That level of commitment deserves a commitment from me in return.
Fair weather supporter 😉
Had a season ticket for several seasons, unemployment, cashflow & no one else wanting to go put a temporary halt but MsD has become an avid fan & the cash is on the up again = season ticket 😛
Chiefs 8 Glaws 6 @1/2 time. 8)
In the nitty gritty. Carlin Isles, is sitting on the bench for Ayr. Should I pop down to see if he gets initiated into 15aside by Hawick
Great result for Leicester, shame on Northampton fans for the amount of booing, during and after the game.
Mad last 5 minutes in Exeter, god knows what the ref was doing, weird decisions all match.
Glaws get the win which makes up for last year.
Losing bonus for Munster in Dublin tonight. Not the worst result ever. Funny...the Orangemen are quiet tonight. 😀
USA beat Uruguay 42-13 to get to the Rugby World Cup, pool B with South Africa, Samoa and Scotland. That's one win for the yanks then 🙂