Munster vs Exeter Chiefs, Sat 19th Jan 5:30pm, Virgin Media / C4 / BT

Akrasia

Mira Faithful Spike wrote: »

That's qualification sorted.

It cannot be overstated how idiotic Exeter have been in this match. They've turned down every kickable penalty they've had, every single one. And they're going out of the competition because of it.

They're used to scoring from those lineouts. They're not used to playing Munster at Thomond Park

dtpc191991

What happened to Murray? Hopefully not out for England

Peregrine

Mira Faithful Spike wrote: »

It cannot be overstated how idiotic Exeter have been in this match. They've turned down every kickable penalty they've had, every single one. And they're going out of the competition because of it.

It's not just this match. Exeter always go for the corner. Again and again. It has worked for them in the past.

lbc2019

Earls the boss!

chupacabra

I will never understand the tactic of box kicks with 5 minutes to go

mangobob

discipline going to be critical here. no penalties.

kmart6

Nobody is going to be worried facing Munster.

lbc2019

Get in!

Akrasia

phew. What a game. Proper physical defensive rugby.

yosser hughes

The ownness was on Exeter in this match and they didn't play with enough ambition nor kick penalties earlier in the match to build a bit of a lead.
Poor fare by both teams though.Turgid rugby.

Akrasia

yosser hughes wrote: »

The ownness was on Exeter in this match and they didn't play with enough ambition nor kick penalties earlier in the match to build a bit of a lead.
Poor fare by both teams though.Turgid rugby.

Lol

kmart6

No need for POM to drive into the Exeter player after the whistle there.

Exeter handed that game to Munster, will rue not taking the penalties.

Stout Warrior

That was difficult

pc7

Jeez lads well done, sore bodies tomorrow.

yosser hughes

Akrasia wrote: »

Lol

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shootermacg

Some bloody game

PTH2009

Yesss

Great win but big improvement needed for the QF

Not many would of predicted we would win without scoring a try

mangobob

yesssssssssssssssssssssssss

c.p.w.g.w

Only thing worse than munster's performance was the refereeing of the break down. Applies to both teams.

Eoinbmw

Pure guts won that one!

lbc2019

So who’s bringing the horse to Scotland?

Peregrine

Beirne seems to be limping.

crisco10

Strange tone on bt..."Exeter should be proud they went toe to toe with Europe's best "...eh aren't Exeter one of the top teams in England (the greatest league...ever)..

What a tough game. Real cup rugby, error strewn. (Munster knock ons, Exeter not going for goal)

chupacabra

I got home just in time to pick the game up from 60ish minutes. Can someone give a quick rundown?

awec

The only way Munster are reaching a semi final is if they are fortunate enough to end up against Edinburgh.

lbc2019

PTH2009 wrote: »

Yesss

Great win but big improvement needed for the QF

Not many would of predicted we would win without scoring a try

I knew it would be a low scoring game - most did

sydthebeat

Some entertainment!!!

Not a perfect game by a long shot but no quarter given by either team.

Exeters decisions were flabbergasting.

mfceiling

I really really really enjoyed that.

That was as physical a game of rugby as you will see. 100mph stuff and not a quarter given on either side. Nobody stood out as being particularly great. Conway the pick of the bunch for me.

prawnsambo

yosser hughes wrote: »

The ownness was on Exeter in this match and they didn't play with enough ambition nor kick penalties earlier in the match to build a bit of a lead.
Poor fare by both teams though.Turgid rugby.

I agree with the rest of your post, but that completely ruined it for me. :P

Peregrine

chupacabra wrote: »

I got home just in time to pick the game up from 60ish minutes. Can someone give a quick rundown?

Both teams were ****e. More box kicks than passes. You didn't miss much.

razorblunt

Holland will (rightly) get the plaudits for his cameo but I thought Botha was fantastic, just what Munster needed to help Stander out at the breakdown as it was 3v1 from a backrow point of view.

Uncharacteristically poor games from both Conway and Murray.

Peregrine

Job done though. That's all the matters in the end.

Inspector Coptoor

Not a great game at all.

Munster never really looked like scoring a try.

I thought Tadhg Beirne and Jack Nowell were the standout players.

Would be interesting to see Nowell play 7 for Eddie Jones in the 6N!

Cosmo Kramer

crisco10 wrote: »

Strange tone on bt..."Exeter should be proud they went toe to toe with Europe's best "...eh aren't Exeter one of the top teams in England (the greatest league...ever)..

What a tough game. Real cup rugby, error strewn. (Munster knock ons, Exeter not going for goal)

An unusually accurate take on the standard of the Gallagher Premiership from BT.

yosser hughes

prawnsambo wrote: »

I agree with the rest of your post, but that completely ruined it for me. :P

Just realised that. Onus! Morto!

Akrasia

kmart6 wrote: »

No need for POM to drive into the Exeter player after the whistle there.

Exeter handed that game to Munster, will rue not taking the penalties.

Rue. Thats the word of the thread. I think they already rue their decisions. The thing is, they have an extremely powerful lineout maul. They usually score from those positions. Munster defended them really well. This was such an intense physical game. Every ball won was won with guts for glory

dregin

The commentators announced that Munster now had a free play with penalty advantage. Joey proceeded to tuck the ball up the jumper and run straight at a forward. How can Munster get a free play when they have NO plays whatsoever?

joseywhales

God bless the Munster set piece. Tagh beirne and Henderson were amazing today for Munster and Ulster and neither will play against England.

lbc2019

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Tin Foil Hat

Am I right in saying we'll be away to Edinburgh? Assuming, of course, Leinster win their game.

I'd take that.

lbc2019

yosser hughes wrote: »

The ownness was on Exeter in this match and they didn't play with enough ambition nor kick penalties earlier in the match to build a bit of a lead.
Poor fare by both teams though.Turgid rugby.

What is worse, the review or the spelling lolz

lbc2019

Tin Foil Hat wrote: »

I I right in saying we'll be away to Edinburgh? Assuming, of course, Leinster win their game.

Yep (I think)

leakyboots

Billy F##king Holland!

shootermacg

Say what you want but it took some balls to get all those kicks. Beirne deserved motm

joseywhales

dregin wrote: »

The commentators announced that Munster now had a free play with penalty advantage. Joey proceeded to tuck the ball up the jumper and run straight at a forward. How can Munster get a free play when they have NO plays whatsoever?

Exeter are as tough as any team in Europe, their defense and ability to hold onto possession just wore Munster down. Tactically they are very sharp and they are used to grinding out tight knockout games. Edinburgh away will not be as tough.

leakyboots

Btw Exeter fans are giving the chop still while the subs for warm down, made great noise today

yosser hughes

Peregrine wrote: »

Both teams were ****e. More box kicks than passes. You didn't miss much.

I hate the box kick as a tactic. It can ruin a game when it's overused.

shootermacg

Game 😎

ionadnapokot

joseywhales wrote: »

God bless the Munster set piece. Tagh beirne and Henderson were amazing today for Munster and Ulster and neither will play against England.

Not sure. 4.Henderson, 5.Ryan started 6N v Fra & the GS v Eng.
Beirne over Toner is the call. Toner wins v Eng

yosser hughes

lbc2019 wrote: »

What is worse, the review or the spelling lolz

I stand by the review but yes the spelling mistake is embarrassing.;)