Oyonnax v Ulster

bilston · 10-01-2016 12:59pm #1

On my phone so no fancy preview! However the game deserves a thread.

Game kicking off now on SS2.

Must win for Ulster, preferably with a BP. Ulster yave made a few changes, notably at half back with Marshall and Humphreys starting and Sam Arnold starts on the wing with Gilroy, so a risky selection with other games in mind I guess.

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:03pm

Bright start by Oyonnax.

BBDBB · 10-01-2016 1:06pm

That scrum was impressive

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:07pm

Ulster need to up the feckin physicality here. They are under pressure in the scrum and the Oyonnax has ran over the top of Henry and now we've mauled off the park for a try.

FFS

awec · 10-01-2016 1:07pm

Try Oyonnax. Ulster haven't turned up yet

BBDBB · 10-01-2016 1:08pm

Another demonstration of up front power from Oyonnax

vienne86 · 10-01-2016 1:08pm

Oyonnax may be around the bottom of the Top 14 table, but they are not push over. Ulster need to tak them more seriously than this.

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:09pm

FFS Henry, the Oyonnax 6 is eating you alive pal!

Clegg · 10-01-2016 1:10pm

10 minutes in and Ulster are getting dominated.

awec · 10-01-2016 1:10pm

Our powder puff pack is back.

BBDBB · 10-01-2016 1:11pm

Ulster need to step up right now or face a real uphill struggle. Oyonnax tails are up and their fans are getting behind them

awec · 10-01-2016 1:12pm

We are clueless

awec · 10-01-2016 1:13pm

Diack is useless

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:13pm

Feck me Diack you should have your contract terminated on the spot for that attempt of a tackle.

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:14pm

Jeesh this team selection is looking a dodgy call.

Clegg · 10-01-2016 1:14pm

Not only are gaps appearing in Ulster's line, they're missing first up tackles.

Shameful attempt from Diack on the Oyonnax hooker. His weak tackling leads to a 50 metre break and an easy 3 point kick.

Utah_Saint · 10-01-2016 1:15pm

I knew diack was soft but that was farcical

awec · 10-01-2016 1:15pm

bilston wrote: »

Feck me Diack you should have your contract terminated on the spot for that attempt of a tackle.

Back row forward tackling like that is a disgrace. If he can't tackle what use is he on the pitch?

10-01-2016 1:16pm

I couldn't understand the team selection from Ulster. They have played a lot of games but given their position the obvious course of action was to write of Saracens away particularly given Ulster's dodgy away record. Ulster lucky not to be 14 down.

10-01-2016 1:17pm

awec wrote: »

Back row forward tackling like that is a disgrace. If he can't tackle what use is he on the pitch?

He has some qualities but he's one of the least physical backrow forwards I've ever seen. Been saying it for years.

bilston · 10-01-2016 1:18pm

Better. Shame it came to nothing.

BBDBB · 10-01-2016 1:18pm

Good break from Arnold but poor execution to lose the ball in that situation

vienne86 · 10-01-2016 1:19pm

The risky team selection could haunt Ulster here. But they should be well able for Oyonnax. That said, Oyonnax are really up for this.

10-01-2016 1:27pm

Christ Ulster get your actual half backs on the pitch

former total · 10-01-2016 1:27pm

Humphreys' tackling is nothing short of comical.

Bazzo · 10-01-2016 1:31pm

Game is starting to get away from Ulster now. Sending the seconds might not have been the best idea(especially if they are being rested with Sarries away in mind).