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Ulster vs Munster, Sat 2nd Jan 3pm, Sky Sports

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    #272
    flouncer
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    not a bit of it. as knock-ons go that was a definite knock-on


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    #273
    aimee1
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    That Saili drop under the posts from Jackson's miss was a knock on right? That was a big let off for Munster IMO, although I haven't seen it back.

    either way given the ulster try should never have been ........


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    #274
    mfceiling
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    flouncer wrote: »
    hard for any backline to be creative if they dont get quality distribution. example connacht yesterday. so dont blame the backline. they can only work with what they are given and what they are currently given is rubbish.

    Doesn't matter what possession they are getting, there is no cutting edge or creativity. They crab across the pitch reminiscent of the Penney era. It's hard to see them cutting teams to pieces with some serious backline play.


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    #275
    bilston
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    One positive today for Ulster was Rory Scholes, I thought he had a good game. I think he has the potential to be a very good player. He is deceptively elusive. He doesn't quite have the same game breaking ability as Gilroy but as far as the all round package is concerned I don't see him stepping in for Gilroy as a step down in anything bar experience.


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    #276
    Stheno
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    bilston wrote: »
    One positive today for Ulster was Rory Scholes, I thought he had a good game. I think he has the potential to be a very good player. He is deceptively elusive. He doesn't quite have the same game breaking ability as Gilroy but as far as the all round package is concerned I don't see him stepping in for Gilroy as a step down in anything bar experience.

    Today was the first time I really noticed him tbh, thought he played a good part in the game.


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    #277
    irishbucsfan
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    bilston wrote: »
    One positive today for Ulster was Rory Scholes, I thought he had a good game. I think he has the potential to be a very good player. He is deceptively elusive. He doesn't quite have the same game breaking ability as Gilroy but as far as the all round package is concerned I don't see him stepping in for Gilroy as a step down in anything bar experience.

    I think he has the perfect blend of Gilroy's elusivity and also he refrains from scoring excellent tries enough to make him a real option at international level.


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    #278
    bilston
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I think he has the perfect blend of Gilroy's elusivity and also he refrains from scoring excellent tries enough to make him a real option at international level.

    Aye, he'll never run away from support! I don't know whether he hits enough rucks though!

    On a serious note he goes hunting for the ball off his wing and links up well with the midfield, he strikes me as the type of winger Joe would probably quite like.


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    #279
    leakyboots
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    flouncer wrote: »
    not a bit of it. as knock-ons go that was a definite knock-on

    Thought it went backwards myself.

    Surprised at people saying his place is under threat, he was one of our best players against Leinster (one of the few who can hold his head up high), he wins a couple of turnovers a game too, happy with him in our midfield.

    Good old-fashioned win, delighted for Keatley. Getting optimistic for my trip to Paris this week!


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    #280
    Utah_Saint
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    Chatting to rob herring there. Top bloke...

    Slightly taller Tha him so I'm delighted...lol


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    #281
    Buer
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    leakyboots wrote: »
    Surprised at people saying his place is under threat, he was one of our best players against Leinster (one of the few who can hold his head up high), he wins a couple of turnovers a game too, happy with him in our midfield.

    He's worth his spot but he's not justifying the reputation he arrived with. Against Leinster he was decent but that pass for the try was a stinker, nowhere near the intended target which you don't expect from someone with his pedigree.

    He takes too much out of the ball, currently. The break after the charge down fell to ROM was selfish from him. I don't know if it's a case of him not rating his fellow backs or what but he needs to start trusting those around him and the coaching staff need to start using Saili more effectively too.

    He's still not anything in the same bracket as Amorosino, though, who just annoys me. A 50 cap international who was starting for Argentina in the RWC and looks like he'd rather be anywhere else in the world when he's called on to involve himself.


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    #282
    flouncer
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    Utah_Saint wrote: »
    Chatting to rob herring there. Top bloke...

    Slightly taller Tha him so I'm delighted...lol

    well if you were on your 8th pint earlier as quoted and two hours have passed since then you must be hitting the 10 margin. At that point you get taller than even Devin Toner. Let me assure you its just an illusion. It will pass


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    #283
    Utah_Saint
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    flouncer wrote: »
    well if you were on your 8th pint earlier as quoted and two hours have passed since then you must be hitting the 10 margin. At that point you get taller than even Devin Toner. Let me assure you its just an illusion. It will pass

    6"3" big lawd...lol


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    #284
    phog
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    Lots of errors from both teams and the officials, the offside just before their try being the worst as it gave them the opportunity to recycle and score.

    A similar knockon by Ulster and collected by an offside Ulster player happened earlier and went unpunished and Saili knocking on under the the post.

    Overall, I thought it would have been a travesty if we lost there today but we should have tried for a 2nd DG to put more than a penalty between us.


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    #285
    phog
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    WTV's blog of the game


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    #286
    Pink Fairy
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    Saili and who, it it FNW?


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    #287
    mfceiling
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    Pink Fairy wrote: »
    Saili and who, it it FNW?

    The one and only!!


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    #288
    Mahatma Geansai
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    Rory Scannell is looking like a good player. Sherry, despite uncharacteristically poor darts, looks to be finding form. JOD had a fantastic game.

    However, the most important thing for Munster was having a 7 and 10 on the pitch. Had TOD been fit and had Keatley shown this form a month ago, Munster could be on the back of a much longer winning streak.


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    #289
    Akrasia
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    Mahatma Geansai wrote: »
    Rory Scannell is looking like a good player. Sherry, despite uncharacteristically poor darts, looks to be finding form. JOD had a fantastic game.

    However, the most important thing for Munster was having a 7 and 10 on the pitch. Had TOD been fit and had Keatley shown this form a month ago, Munster could be on the back of a much longer winning streak.
    These games are turned on the missed opportunities. If Keatley had scored his kicks in those games it probably would have been the difference between winning and losing, but not just that, the lack of confidence in our kicking meant not taking the option of kicking at all on many occasions and this in turn gave the opposition more leeway to play loose with the rules knowing they're not likely to be punished


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    #290
    phog
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    The full game is currently on YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlK1NkJr88w


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    #291
    CatFromHue
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    Van der Heever wasn't exact;y busting his balls to get up on Scannell's break at 29.05 on the youtube clock!!


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    #292
    Tomtom364
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    CatFromHue wrote: »
    Van der Heever wasn't exact;y busting his balls to get up on Scannell's break at 29.05 on the youtube clock!!

    His running is actually very deceptive. He seems to match people's speed without putting any effort in and then has after burners for more acceleration. The pass or kick through was on.


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    #293
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    Mahatma Geansai wrote: »
    Munster could be on the back of a much longer winning streak.

    I was speaking to my Auntie the other day and she said something mad. She said that if she had been born male, she would be my uncle!

    Couldn't get over it. #headmelted


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    #294
    shootermacg
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    CatFromHue wrote: »
    Van der Heever wasn't exact;y busting his balls to get up on Scannell's break at 29.05 on the youtube clock!!
    Ah now, everyone was sprinting and he had approx 15 meters to make up, that's a big ask for anyone, no one here can question his pace, which is off the charts.
    Except for the offside, I thought he had a very good game. As far as attacking is concerned that guy can change direction like a fly. It was great to see the shape of the 2 wingers and full back in defense whenever Ulster had the ball.


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    #295
    Pink Fairy
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I was speaking to my Auntie the other day and she said something mad. She said that if she had been born male, she would be my uncle!

    Couldn't get over it. #headmelted

    You're related to that Bruce Jenner lad? The tales you could tell us!


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    #296
    mfceiling
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    Pink Fairy wrote: »
    You're related to that Bruce Jenner lad? The tales you could tell us!

    The only person who has won "woman of the year" when they haven't even been a woman for a year!!


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    #297
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    Pink Fairy wrote: »
    You're related to that Bruce Jenner lad? The tales you could tell us!

    Buckle up, Buckeroos!


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