Munster vs Zebre, Sat 23rd March 7:45pm; Live on ES1

Clegg

Munster win a turnover penalty but Mathewson runs in after its awarded, pushes over a Zebre player to get the ball and the referee reverses it.

Zebre missed the pen. But that's two very lockable pens they've missed. They could be 18-0 up. Munsters discipline is letting them down.

Larbre34

Something is giving Alby the mist.

I wonder what that might be?

thomond2006

Canna makes those kicks and the game is over IMO.

Buer

thomond2006 wrote: »

Canna makes those kicks and the game is over IMO.

Against a good team, sure. Munster could score 30 points in the last quarter here though.

Buer

Perfect opportunity to score a try at a critical moment. Score here and I'd fancy a comfortable BP for Munster still.

razorblunt

Larbre34 wrote: »

Something is giving Alby the mist.

I wonder what that might be?

What?

Weepsie

eigrod wrote: »

Zebre did the very same thing in previous penalty but he didn’t reverse that???????

No they didn't. He was very clearly trying to get the ball on the previous penalty. The two of them were already tangled up and he was trying to stand up.

This one was just a brain-dead rush of blood


Zebre should have a bigger lead but for bad kicking

thomond2006

Whew. Huge score.

ScrubsfanChris

Pro commentator Liam Toland -
"This is the I dont know, maybe the 6th entry to the 22?

Left his pen at home

razorblunt

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Pro commentator Liam Toland -
"This is the I dont know, maybe the 6th entry to the 22?

Left his pen at home

Hey. He needs that pen and paper for useless ramblings about JJ not actually collecting game relevant data.

Former Coach

Larbre34 wrote: »

I think all provinces will agree Toland is a dreadful analyst.

He’d be a lot better if he didn’t talk so much!

mangobob

Anyone listening to the rugby pass stream? The mics are still on while Toland et al are chatting away. Gas stuff lol

Diabhal Beag

I know a lot of ye have a shocking level of Irish but dunno how ye could listen willingly to Toland

Larbre34

mangobob wrote: »

Anyone listening to the rugby pass stream? The mics are still on while Toland et al are chatting away. Gas stuff lol

I dont suppose he talks less shyte off air?

Buer

I'm starting to think JJH deserves a pass. This kicking has to be a predetermined tactic.

Which begs the question, what is Felix Jones doing?

mangobob

Larbre34 wrote: »

I dont suppose he talks less shyte off air?

Nah.

But he was saying that he is being accused of being biased and told whoever it was to f*ck off because zebre are brilliant and deserve to be further ahead. Also Munsters score was just a Zebre mistake.

Then he asks the the commentator fella where he can get a cup of tea and asked if he wanted to come with him. Yer man said no, i have to wait here because as soon as the players appear I have to start nattering away lol.

razorblunt

mangobob wrote: »

Nah.

But he was saying that he is being accused of being biased and told whoever it was to f*ck off because zebre are brilliant and deserve to be further ahead. Also Munsters score was just a Zebre mistake.

Then he asks the the commentator fella where he can get a cup of tea and asked if he wanted to come with him. Yer man said no, i have to wait here because as soon as the players appear I have to start nattering away lol.

How does he not know where to get a cuppa, he’s there every game?

razorblunt

Looks like Canna broke himself on Farrell.
That might nip their backline.

Farrell ha spit a bit of manners on them though.

thomond2006

That's a sickener for Canna. He was brilliant.

ScrubsfanChris

No more fitting end to JJs game

Former Coach

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

No more fitting end to JJs game

Absolutely dreadful decision to kick there

Buer

The second Zebre physio is faster than their wingers. Lad flew onto the field.

Strumms

Looking here there have been 3 or 4 tackles that have been high on the neck against Munster, almost enough to almost think it could be a tactic. Unnoticed by the officials.

razorblunt

The ref really shouldn’t be running into a maul to slap the back of an illegal defender, should he?

eigrod

That’s a great kick

Buer

razorblunt wrote: »

The ref really shouldn’t be running into a maul to slap the back of an illegal defender, should he?

No, silly stuff. Put the arm out and play on with advantage.

With that said, the maul had stopped clearly and he didn't bother warning Munster either. Bit of an odd showing overall from him but I think he has been decent enough.

Strumms

razorblunt wrote: »

The ref really shouldn’t be running into a maul to slap the back of an illegal defender, should he?

He and his colleagues are not good. ANOTHER blatant high tackle missed a minute ago.

Buer

Cloete spoils the brilliant turnover moments earlier.

thomond2006

What a moronic penalty.

Former Former

Buer wrote: »

Cloete spoils the brilliant turnover moments earlier.

He's an absolute liability sometimes.

Edit; that's a deserved yellow

mark_jmc

What was going through his mind

Buer

That's a very harsh yellow. Arm came up and there wasn't much force. Was sloppy and silly but I'm sure it has happened several times already this evening just not as blatantly.

Annabella1

Can’t believe that yellow

thomond2006

11 points missed from the tee.

ScrubsfanChris

The one time Munster don't kick the ball away.....

Buer

Have to say the Zebre line out has been brilliant. Throws to the tail and at top of jump all coming off seamlessly.

Bizarre lack of scrums. Testament to the handling of both sides.

razorblunt

Buer wrote: »

No, silly stuff. Put the arm out and play on with advantage.

With that said, the maul had stopped clearly and he didn't bother warning Munster either. Bit of an odd showing overall from him but I think he has been decent enough.

He’s ok, seems very focused on one area and misses the periphery so probably needs help from the lads on the line but that’s not been coming tonight.

Former Former

Buer wrote: »

That's a very harsh yellow. Arm came up and there wasn't much force. Was sloppy and silly but I'm sure it has happened several times already this evening just not as blatantly.

No attempt at a legitimate contact either. He had no claim to any benefit of the doubt.

Annabella1

Great show from 14 players

eigrod

Tyler doing well since he came in

razorblunt

Lovely pass from TB.

eigrod

Very good try

ScrubsfanChris

That was a peach of a pass from Tyler

mangobob

Ah that was a beautiful pass.

eigrod

Stupid by Zebre to kick that away

Lol. No one on their feet there... !

Buer

It's bizarre that TB has only one start at outhalf this season. There is an utter gulf between himself and Hanrahan as out halves.

budhabob

What's the score folks?

giveitholly

budhabob wrote: »

What's the score folks?

24-12 to munster

Buer

budhabob wrote: »

What's the score folks?

24-12 with 8 left. Scannell with BP try. 3 tries directly from mauls.

How is the play more importantly?