HEC: Munster vs Racing Métro 92, Sun 20 Jan 12:45pm [MOD WARNING POST 645]

thomond2006

Munster:
15 Felix Jones, 14 Doug Howlett, 13 Keith Earls, 12 James Downey, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Conor Murray,
8 James Coughlan, 7 Tommy O'Donnell, 6 Peter O'Mahony, 5 Donnacha Ryan, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 BJ Botha, 2 Mike Sherry , 1 Dave Kilcoyne.

Replacements: 16 Damien Varley, 17 Wian du Preez, 18 John Ryan, 19 Billy Holland, 20 Paddy Butler, 21 Duncan Williams, 22 JJ Hanrahan, 23 Casey Laulala,

Racing Metro:
15 Gaetan Germain, 14 Julien Jane, 13 Guillaume Bousses, 12 Alexandre Dumoulin, 11 Sereli Bobo, 10 Olly Barkley, 9 Mathieu Belie,
8 Jacques Cronje, 7 Bernard Le Roux, 6 Antoine Batut, 5 Fabrice Metz, 4 Karim Ghezal, 3 Benjamin Sa, 2 Benjamin Noirot, 1 Julien Brugnaut.

Replacements: 16 Thomas Bianchin, 17 Andrea Lo Cicero, 18 Juan Pablo Orlandi, 19 Jone Qovu Nailiko, 20 Benjamin Fall, 21 Santiago Dellape, 22 Sebastien Descons, 23 Masi Matadigo,

Only five Racing players in this starting lineup started the reserve fixture in Paris: Ghezal, Battut, Cronje, Barkley and Jane. It looks very much like a second team. Former Munster prop Julien Brugnaut starts at loosehead.

No change for Munster except for Keatley in for O'Gara, with Hanrahan providing cover on the bench. This represents an opportunity for Keatley to earn his spot in the first team.

A lot will depend on Racing's motivation here, a lot of these players have got a chance to stake a claim for more appearances into the season. However they may lose interest should Munster build an early lead.

Prediction: Munster BP win.

Otacon

We cannot afford to be anything but direct in this game. From the start, we need to be gunning for the bonus point. None of the 'taking the kicking' option like we did against Edinburgh.

If we do get one or two early tries, Racing may check out, making the task easier.

SomeFool

Munster win without BP

Is this definately a red button game on sky

Quint2010

Racing Métro win

SomeFool wrote: »

Is this definately a red button game on sky

Oh gosh never thought of that-Saracens Edinburgh on at the same time?..:eek:

[Jackass]

Racing Métro win

Racing have no interest in this game what so ever.

tolosenc

Racing Métro win

Quint2010 wrote: »

Oh gosh never thought of that-Saracens Edinburgh on at the same time?..:eek:

You know how Sky like to wet themselves over Sarries...

Don't see Munster getting 4 tries. A relatively full strength side just about failed to do so against the worst team in the tournament, and Munster haven't looked like coming close since. 3 try agony.

.ak

Olly and Bobo are the only players I really recognise on that backline.... Munster should walk this, if they iron out the mistakes from last week.

Tim Robbins

[Jackass] wrote: »

Racing have no interest in this game what so ever.

Makes a mockery of he competition.

I think qualification for the HC should depend on your performance the previous year.

GerM

If the ERC see fit, they can take action. They fined Montpellier a few years back for fielding a reserve side in the Amlin Cup. However, it's their team and they can do as they wish, in my opinion.

CIARAN_BOYLE

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GerM wrote: »

If the ERC see fit, they can take action. They fined Montpellier a few years back for fielding a reserve side in the Amlin Cup. However, it's their team and they can do as they wish, in my opinion.

I don't think it was for fielding a reserve side but rather leaving their big names out of the squad.

Not sure though.

.ak

Yeah, they should just award Munster the win... 4 points!




.... :P

irishbucsfan

What would happen if Racing refused to field a team or had to forfeit for some reason?

In terms of match points and tries scored etc.

CIARAN_BOYLE

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irishbucsfan wrote: »

What would happen if Racing refused to field a team or had to forfeit for some reason?

In terms of match points and tries scored etc.

Probably Munster would get 4 points but that is a guess.

budhabob

Munster win without BP

SomeFool wrote: »

Is this definately a red button game on sky

Ah feck, upc don't allow red button do they?

Otacon

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

Probably Munster would get 4 points but that is a guess.

I can picture [Jackass] hastily purchasing a sniper rifle as we speak.

awec

Munster win without BP

budhabob wrote: »

Ah feck, upc don't allow red button do they?

Nope, red button is for Sky customers only.

justsomebloke

Otacon wrote: »

I can picture [Jackass] hastily purchasing a sniper rifle as we speak.

Are we sure those Horse burgers were safe to eat?

Iang87

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budhabob wrote: »

Ah feck, upc don't allow red button do they?

nope and its definitely on sky red button too

budhabob

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Iang87 wrote: »

nope and its definitely on sky red button too

Well that's a kick in the teeth....

SomeFool

Munster win without BP

budhabob wrote: »

Well that's a kick in the teeth....

Yep
Fecking upc
Sky website says it's the live game but after the wasps game last night it said red button

liammur

Munster win without BP

So Munster -19 with the bookies, in or around the figure I had in mind.

thomond2006

Munster win without BP

The Munster site says Jones and Sherry's involvement is subject to getting through a training session today.

Tim Robbins

liammur wrote: »

So Munster -19 with the bookies, in or around the figure I had in mind.

Munster are 1/50 on.

liammur

Munster win without BP

GerM wrote: »

If the ERC see fit, they can take action. They fined Montpellier a few years back for fielding a reserve side in the Amlin Cup. However, it's their team and they can do as they wish, in my opinion.

It makes no difference. They could send over their best players and tell them 'not to pick up injuries'.

Tox56

Racing :mad: Looks like it's all in the Montpellier game for Leinster.

Quint2010

Racing Métro win

Munster need to be very careful how they approach this game. No room for complacency. The pressure is off Racing and they may actually come out to play some rugby and put some points on the board. Alot of their approach of course depends on other results but complacency could be their biggest enemy.

Fishooks13

Munster win without BP

ffs, not on telly?

.ak

Fishooks13 wrote: »

ffs, not on telly?

It is, you just have to have Sky to watch it. It'll be a trip to the local for me, only have UPC.

awec

Munster win without BP

Sure it gives you an excuse to go to the pub...

Tim Robbins

Quint2010 wrote: »

Munster need to be very careful how they approach this game. No room for complacency. The pressure is off Racing and they may actually come out to play some rugby and put some points on the board. Alot of their approach of course depends on other results but complacency could be their biggest enemy.

If Munster loose this game it will go down as one of the worst games in history. Racing are throwing it. I can't remember the last time I saw a team 1/ 50 on. My prediction is Munster to have two tries in the first 55 mins and then floodgates will open. Must to get 6 / 7 tries.

P_1

Tim Robbins wrote: »

If Munster loose this game it will go down as one of the worst games in history. Racing are throwing it. I can't remember the last time I saw a team 1/ 50 on. My prediction is Munster to have two tries in the first 55 mins and then floodgates will open. Must to get 6 / 7 tries.

Happens weekly in the Top14.

Just ask Clareman about the time Scarlets were 1/200 to beat Zebre a few weeks back