Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

Utah_Saint · 09-04-2021 09:25AM

damianmcr wrote: »

Cant be arsed with McKendry so packed that in.

at least they talk about Ulster. Off the Ball might as well be the Leinster and Munster podcast. Ulster was only mentioned once this morning to remind Quinlan that they were playing. You'd swear there are only 2 provinces in Ireland

Squidgy Black · 09-04-2021 11:01AM

Just in case anyone wanted to watch Lowry making an absolute mockery of the Quins defense on loop

https://streamable.com/4rkfax

Paul Smeenus · 09-04-2021 11:53AM

Ulster team to play Northampton Saints, Challenge Cup Quarter-Final, Saturday 10 April at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off 8pm, live on BT Sport):

(15-9) Michael Lowry, Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor, Kieran Treadwell, Sean Reidy, Jordi Murphy (Capt.), Nick Timoney.

Replacements: John Andrew, Andrew Warwick, Tom O’Toole, Matty Rea, Greg Jones, Alby Mathewson, Ian Madigan, Ethan McIlroy.

Same as you were but with Rea Sr covering second row and Greg Jones on bench for backrow.

SUFTUM

Paul Smeenus · 09-04-2021 11:57AM

Northampton fully locked and loaded.

Saints: Freeman; Sleightholme, Hutchinson, Francis, Naiyaravoro; Biggar, Mitchell; Waller (cc), Matavesi, Hill; Ribbans, Coles; Isiekwe, Ludlam (cc), Harrison.

Replacements: Haywood, Auterac, Painter, Moon, Wood, James, Tuala, Dingwall.

bilston · 09-04-2021 01:16PM

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Northampton fully locked and loaded.

Saints: Freeman; Sleightholme, Hutchinson, Francis, Naiyaravoro; Biggar, Mitchell; Waller (cc), Matavesi, Hill; Ribbans, Coles; Isiekwe, Ludlam (cc), Harrison.

Replacements: Haywood, Auterac, Painter, Moon, Wood, James, Tuala, Dingwall.

It will be a good test. I think we'll miss Hendy.

Northampton possibly have the edge up front.

Paul Smeenus · 10-04-2021 11:30AM

Good article here with Grant

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/pro14-ulster-rugby-roddy-grant-forwards-coach/

Digifriendly · 10-04-2021 12:41PM

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Northampton fully locked and loaded.

Saints: Freeman; Sleightholme, Hutchinson, Francis, Naiyaravoro; Biggar, Mitchell; Waller (cc), Matavesi, Hill; Ribbans, Coles; Isiekwe, Ludlam (cc), Harrison.

Replacements: Haywood, Auterac, Painter, Moon, Wood, James, Tuala, Dingwall.

Is George Furbank the international FB not missing as well as Courtney Lawes?

Paul Smeenus · 10-04-2021 04:47PM

Digifriendly wrote: »

Is George Furbank the international FB not missing as well as Courtney Lawes?

I meant they're fielding the best team they possibly can. No-one has all their best players available at once, given the attrition of the modern game.

launish116 · 10-04-2021 07:03PM

Did that just happen?

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:08PM

Baloucoune just glided past Naiyaravoro.

But the mistake from Lowry forces a penalty.

bilston · 10-04-2021 07:10PM

I've seen nothing to suggest my fear that Northampton's pack will be too strong is misplaced.

Early days though

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:13PM

That's a penalty and a yellow for Isiekwe.

No arms, late hit on Burns.

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:17PM

Burns isn't right after that tackle. Clutching his ribs after a kick to the corner.

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:17PM

If that's a deliberate maul collapse then Northampton should be getting another yellow.

irelandrover · 10-04-2021 07:18PM

I like this ref so far.

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:18PM

Northampton down to 13 for 7 minutes.

Ulster need to rack up a few scores before they're back to 15.

launish116 · 10-04-2021 07:19PM

Lack of pack power showing sadly!

bilston · 10-04-2021 07:23PM

Harrison is dominating so far

Squidgy Black · 10-04-2021 07:28PM

Northampton must be trying to set a record for 3 men in the bin with the amount of penalties

Hurrache · 10-04-2021 07:33PM

There's the 3rd. Ulster have been taking their time in taking advantage though.

Squidgy Black · 10-04-2021 07:34PM

Isiekwe must be desperate to get sent off at this point, two penalties against him after coming back from the yellow

bilston · 10-04-2021 07:34PM

Izikwe has been carded for a bad hit on Burns and has given away two penalties since coming back on. He's playing with fire with this ref

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:36PM

Ulster have been horrendous in talking advantage of the extra man.

Clegg · 10-04-2021 07:41PM

That's just crap.

awec · 10-04-2021 07:41PM

We’re playing half arsed. Really annoying.

Utah_Saint · 10-04-2021 07:41PM

Ulster are just bang avg

launish116 · 10-04-2021 07:42PM

awec wrote: »

We’re playing half arsed. Really annoying.

We’re just half the size!

Utah_Saint · 10-04-2021 07:44PM

launish116 wrote: »

We’re just half the size!

That Def was half arsed...

awec · 10-04-2021 07:44PM

Total ****.

Squidgy Black · 10-04-2021 07:45PM

This is boys against men stuff unfortunately now.

Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

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