Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

Was at the game and as he was walking off he had a huge gash in his cheek. Looked really nasty

I Looking att last saturday's match, I thought that Connacht has a problem at defence especially at own goal position. They have given up so quickly. I think that it is caused a little partly by mental strength. So I hope that Scott Fardy will give a good inspiration to Connacht players. Scott has played rugby at Kamaishi Seawaves in east north area of Japan in his 24,25~27,28 years old time, and at last he encountered the famous Tsunami there (March 2011) that killed and missed (even now after 12 years) people nearly number 20000. He survived throuth it,and help people (many were isolated) left with no power, little food and water in several months as a volunteer. He worked to deriver food ,water, another life essentials for the people who were suffered (many people have lost their family and houses) by mega disaster. That area is known by very complex and steep terrain similar to the coast area of co galway and mayo. And at that time, the Tsunami has destryed and maked melt down Fukushima nuclear power plant. almost whole countries at once ordered their citizen who had lived in Japan back to own countries for avoiding the nuclear pollution. We japanese all were afraid of radiation dosese every day. But he remained for the people in Kamaishi area although strong order by Australlian govenrment to go back. People who know him in Japan can't never forget him and his contribution as a hero. Japanese government belatedly showed appreciation formally aftermath. After that difficult volunteer work, he went back Australia, and has played rugby again. A few years later, at last he has become wallabie at 29 years old, and has gotten 39 caps. I want to say that Connacht players must not give up for Ireland caps.I think that his rare experience will be useful for their growing up. 　　　　　　　　　　　

He said by himself that he leaned human abirity for the resillience from such a disaster. He has been one of the mediocre rugby player at young ages. So he went to Japan for seaching the new place. As a result, he changed his thought of life and work (according words by himself) and realised his dream by working hard. I don't know how he has felt and accepted that situation. Now he is in Galway, I'm sure that he will be very good mentor and teacher. https://youtu.be/0E2Q7kr4L2c?si=7nMIm9OD1UGd6Y5Yleast. (Tsunami incuding Kamaishi city at 11th may 2011) https://youtu.be/9H5JsggHHoI?si=BwUaQaY-GY6DwfZy (destruction ofFukushima nuclear power plant) these are the realities that Scott faced.

Would fancy finishing ahead of scarlets, lions and ulster anyways. A long season yet to go but the signings look promising

Mine is working fine so you might have to get on to the branch.

As an aside, it's definitely worth screenshotting your ticket once it's back - saves hassle at the gate, waiting for the site to load etc.

Got on to the branch. Cleared the browsing history on the phone and logged back into the app and was able to access the ticket again. Made sure to screenshot it this time. In case anyone has the same issue just fyi

Good question. Had forgotten about Moore.

Great stuff, hopefully he can carry on where he left off at the RWC.

That has made my Friday. Our best ever player signing on for 2 more years. I'm sure there were ridiculous offers on the table.

Fair play to Bundee - I never thought for a moment that he'd go to another province but there was always the possibility he'd fancy a few years in France or somewhere to finish out his career, so I'm delighted to see he's staying put. A Connacht legend, and aging like a fine wine it seems. Some more silverware with Connacht would add some icing to the cake :-)

Good start.

Glasgow very cynical I think. Getting away with a lot.

Hopefully the half time chat will sort out the errors

Good win, Glasgow are no mugs. Should have gotten the try bonus point and prevented theirs however. Forde and SHL were great.