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Pro14 2017-18 season thread

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    #62
    ClanofLams
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    b.gud wrote: »
    Up and running now, they aren't going to start scoring until next week though

    They should put up a decent first prize to generate interest. Surely a trip for 2 to any game of your choice with flights and accommodation covered would be worth it. It would cost a few grand (though they could surely find sponsors) but that's not exactly big money. Current prizes are tickets/merchandise which is garbage tbh.


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    #63
    thomond2006
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    Ospreys 22-13 Zebre. No BP.


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    #64
    thomond2006
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    Kings winger got gas. 5-7 to the Kings.


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    #65
    thomond2006
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    The kick from Coleman for the try was brilliant.


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    #66
    vienne86
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    And 1/2p gets his first try for Scarlets......and converts from the touchline.


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    #67
    Hastentoadd
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    Was really hard to assess Ulsters performance last night. Were Ulster really good or were Cheetahs really poor? Last thing anybody wants is a PRO14 with 4 bottom of the table teams (Italian and SA). Thankfully Kings are putting it up to Scarlets so maybe there is hope for this new competition. It has been proven that the old Pro12 teams can compete with French and English teams so it would be a shame if it the brand was weakened by adding two bottom of the table teams


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    #68
    thomond2006
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    Good game this. Both sides looking to play at pace.


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    #69
    Burkie1203
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    Hastentoadd wrote: »
    Was really hard to assess Ulsters performance last night. Were Ulster really good or were Cheetahs really poor? Last thing anybody wants is a PRO14 with 4 bottom of the table teams (Italian and SA). Thankfully Kings are putting it up to Scarlets so maybe there is hope for this new competition. It has been proven that the old Pro12 teams can compete with French and English teams so it would be a shame if it the brand was weakened by adding two bottom of the table teams

    Cheetahs werent poor. They will cause a lot of problems for quite a few teams and will challenge for playoffs


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    #70
    thomond2006
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    This is an excellent debut so far considering it's a thrown together team that only started training 2-3 weeks ago.


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    #71
    Clegg
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    The Kings are very dangerous. Their entire backline is rapid.

    Sithole just gassed McNicholl and then ran over Halfpenny.


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    #72
    thomond2006
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    The Kings came close twice to tries. They look full value at the moment.


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    #73
    Hastentoadd
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    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Cheetahs werent poor. They will cause a lot of problems for quite a few teams and will challenge for playoffs

    Its hard to be sure if what you say is true. Ulster had such a poor season last year its difficult to say how good they really are this year.


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    #74
    bilston
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    Enjoying this, although I expect the Scarlets to pull away eventually.

    The Kings back row like a carry!


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    #75
    bilston
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    Hastentoadd wrote: »
    Its hard to be sure if what you say is true. Ulster had such a poor season last year its difficult to say how good they really are this year.

    Yeah but the difference the two Saffas in the Ulster back make can't be overstated, but time will tell.

    I reckon the Cheetahs will run teams into the ground playing at home at altitude.


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    #76
    .ak
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    So nice to have rugby back on the tv...


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    #77
    Clegg
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    Scarlets/Kings was the right way to start the season. Both teams love running with the ball.


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    #78
    vienne86
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    Scarlets are looking good, but Kings are giving them a good match, and I don't think 29-10 does them justice. - very entertaining stuff.


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    #79
    thomond2006
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    Scarlets look as strong as their run-in last season. Add Jonathan Davies at outside centre and their backline is truly frightening. Steff Evans and McNicholl on the wing are a constant threat.


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    #80
    damianmcr
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    I know the results dont look great but I would rather watch these two SA teams than that Italian crap. They might have a tough first season but unlike the Italians I think they will improve.


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    #81
    thomond2006
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    Poor Kings. You wonder if the league should have started one of the SA teams in Italy or the Dragons to give them an easier start.


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    #82
    .ak
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    I am officially subscribing the McNichol fan club.


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    #83
    thomond2006
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    .ak wrote: »
    I am officially subscribing the McNichol fan club.

    Was he a starter in Super Rugby? He's excellent.


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    #84
    thomond2006
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    Ah heor, this is cruel.


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    #85
    Tigerandahalf
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    Scarlets handling is so good for first game.
    It is a long season though.
    The setup of the league now favours a late charger.


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    #86
    .ak
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Was he a starter in Super Rugby? He's excellent.

    I remember him at Crusaders but I can't remember if he was a starter that often. . .

    He played 15 mostly last year but he's looking great on the wing. As a winger he's a joy to watch, knows when to come in field and knows how to counter and come off his wing.


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    #87
    damianmcr
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    Fecking Munster and Connacht next for the two of them.


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    #88
    Burkie1203
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    Hastentoadd wrote: »
    Its hard to be sure if what you say is true. Ulster had such a poor season last year its difficult to say how good they really are this year.

    Cheetahs have some serious pace in their backs and will score a lot of tries. At altitude i expect them to be good at home

    They wont be resting guys the way other sides will rotate as they get some weeks off when the reat of the league has europe


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    #89
    thomond2006
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    Leinster vs Cardiff
    Edinburgh vs Dragons
    Glasgow vs Ospreys
    Munster vs Cheetahs
    Benetton vs Ulster
    Connacht vs Kings
    Zebre vs Scarlets

    All games are televised.

    It doesn't get much easier for the South African sides as Connacht will want to bounce back and Munster are in form. Glasgow vs Ospreys is the pick of games.


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    #90
    errlloyd
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Glasgow vs Ospreys is the pick of games.

    I'm increasingly thinking of the old Pro12 as the top 6 and the bottom 6. I didn't realise how dominant the top6 were. (Only once have Connacht finished higher than 6th in the last 6 years. No one else of Cardiff, Edinburgh, Dragons, Treviso or Zebre have done it).

    This game is the first game between two Top6 teams. It's a cross conference game though.


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    #91
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    I'm increasingly thinking of the old Pro12 as the top 6 and the bottom 6. I didn't realise how dominant the top6 were. (Only once have Connacht finished higher than 6th in the last 6 years. No one else of Cardiff, Edinburgh, Dragons, Treviso or Zebre have done it).

    This game is the first game between two Top6 teams. It's a cross conference game though.

    In terms of the run of results yes, but over the course of a season those bottom 6 teams regularly take a few scalps so on a week to week basis there are good fixtures that on the face of the entire season seem more insignificant than they are.


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