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HEC SF: Clermont Auvergne vs Leinster; Sunday 29 April, KO 1600(CET); Live Sky Sports

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    #152
    P_1
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    Grimebox wrote: »
    So are you telling me that that 6 and 7 switch places in the scrum dependant on where it is taking place on the field!? I played rugby since I was 13 and never knew this!

    Never realised that myself till I saw Jennings and Gleeson swapping around in the scrum circa 2008, makes sense I suppose.


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    #153
    irishbucsfan
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    Ah lads...!


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    #154
    CIARAN_BOYLE
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    Grimebox wrote: »
    So are you telling me that that 6 and 7 switch places in the scrum dependant on where it is taking place on the field!? I played rugby since I was 13 and never knew this!
    mind you in france the 6 and 7 tends to play as left flanker and right flanker so its no written in stone


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    #155
    ironingbored
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    tolosenc wrote: »
    Gave Cuddles a ragging on Twitter to the extent that he responded to me. Hopefully he'll swing a dig and get sent off now.

    I also have a 6'6" 19 stone Canadian after me now...

    What did you say? Did he DM or publicly respond?


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    #156
    Quint2010
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭Quint2010


    Grimebox wrote: »
    So are you telling me that that 6 and 7 switch places in the scrum dependant on where it is taking place on the field!? I played rugby since I was 13 and never knew this!

    Thats why they are called "Blindside" and "Openside" flankers..


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    #157
    twinytwo
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    profitius wrote: »
    Its not very obvious to most people.

    Generally speaking a 7 is a little lighter/smaller/shorter but has a higher workrate. 7s (AKA openside flankers) tend to be first to the breakdown and have good breakdown skills. They follow the ball more. Martyn Williams, Neil Back being good examples.

    6s (AKA blindside flankers) have a slightly different role. Generally they're taller/heavier/bigger. They're physically stronger (ie Ferris) than 7s and generally being taller, they are used more in the lineouts. They also tend to be good ball carriers.

    Look at SOB playing at 6 and 7 for an idea of the difference in roles. At 7 he has to be the first man in the ruck. At 6 he gets more ball to run with. Shane Jennings doesn't carry much but he is always making a nuisance of himself at the breakdown, slowing the ball down and putting pressure on the opposition attackers.

    just to for the sake of the newb... they are also used for running over/breaking in half, backs that think they are awesome with their quick feet and such:D


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    #158
    thebaz
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    don't know how true this is , but according to the IT ,thornley

    Apparently McLaughlin and Eoin Reddan had knocks last Monday and Schmidt wanted to go with the team which trained together all week.


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    #159
    Grimebox
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Ah lads...!

    Its your very own post that educated me. Surely you wrote it expecting to inform some people!


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    #160
    jack01986
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    thebaz wrote: »
    don't know how true this is , but according to the IT ,thornley

    Apparently McLaughlin and Eoin Reddan had knocks last Monday and Schmidt wanted to go with the team which trained together all week.

    I heard this as well about McLaughlin from one of my contacts:D


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    #161
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    Funny tweet from Nathan Hines


    @Wagga5: @SeanOBrien1987 Any chance of a retweet. My team is playing in the Semi Final of the #HeinekenCup2012 tomorrow.


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    #162
    chupacabra
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    Grimebox wrote: »
    Its your very own post that educated me. Surely you wrote it expecting to inform some people!

    13 years playing though....


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    #163
    ScissorPaperRock
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    Are the semi-finals only being shown on Sky Sports?


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    #164
    Fishooks12
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    ScissorPaperRoc wrote: »
    Are the semi-finals only being shown on Sky Sports?

    Yes


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    #165
    Coburger
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    Is TG4 showing the full game later (and the Leinster Claremont game) on this evening or just extended highlights?


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    #166
    totallegend
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    Coburger wrote: »
    Is TG4 showing the full game later (and the Leinster Claremont game) on this evening or just extended highlights?
    Highlights only


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    #167
    jk86
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    durkadurka wrote: »
    Funny tweet from Nathan Hines


    @Wagga5: @SeanOBrien1987 Any chance of a retweet. My team is playing in the Semi Final of the #HeinekenCup2012 tomorrow.

    Haha. Fecking Seanie and his retweets


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    #168
    Zzippy
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,166 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    tolosenc wrote: »
    Gave Cuddles a ragging on Twitter to the extent that he responded to me. Hopefully he'll swing a dig and get sent off now.

    I also have a 6'6" 19 stone Canadian after me now...

    A bit sad tbh. If this was his response to you then he's giving good advice...
    @NeilEvans9 twitter where every kids a tough guy ! #getalife


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    #169
    SantryRed
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    Why don't Leinster have a home QF?


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    #170
    mikedragon32
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    SantryRed wrote: »
    Why don't Leinster have a home QF?
    They did. This is a semi and it's done by draw.


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    #171
    bossa_nova
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    SantryRed wrote: »
    Why don't Leinster have a home QF?

    We had a home QF, The draw for the SF is randomly picked out of a hat for a team to get a home game, and at that its not their home venue, its just played in the country of the team, so its why ulster are in the Aviva and Clermont are in Stade Chaban-Delmas


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    #172
    giddyup
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    Is anyone aware of any legit online options for watching the game? Our regular spot is only doing delayed coverage and I'd like to see it live.


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    #173
    Morf
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    giddyup wrote: »
    Is anyone aware of any legit online options for watching the game? Our regular spot is only doing delayed coverage and I'd like to see it live.

    FoxSoccer(Something) have it on their online service in the US I think.


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    #174
    justsomebloke
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    giddyup wrote: »
    Is anyone aware of any legit online options for watching the game? Our regular spot is only doing delayed coverage and I'd like to see it live.

    There is no live tv coverage in the states only delayed coverage on fox soccer plus (I think). They are streaming it live on the Internet though


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    #175
    BarackPyjama
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    @NeilEvans9 twitter where every kids a tough guy ! #getalife

    How embarrassing. Some of the idiots in this country shouldn't be allowed internet access.


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    #176
    chris_d
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    good luck leinster. defend with intensity. attack with precision. you can have them.


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    #177
    JRant
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    I'm like a child on christmas eve right now waiting for my present to arrive.

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



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    #178
    ANXIOUS
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    Does anyone know where this game will be shown in Vegas?


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    #179
    tolosenc
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    Zzippy wrote: »
    A bit sad tbh. If this was his response to you then he's giving good advice...

    Nope not me. It was part of a larger conversation about the NHL also including Chauncey O'Toole. Me and Cuddles support the same team, O'Toole a rival team.


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    #180
    [Jackass]
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    Might want to remove that mate, no "illegal" streams allowed in forums any more, only legit broadcasters.


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    #181
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    Got quite drunk with some Clermont fans last night. Great banter was had, they like me don't have a clue how the match is going to go today. It's bright & sunny here at the moment so hopefully it will stay like that. Come on Leinster!!!!!!!!


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