Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

There's no mystery, they've named their team. Jacob Stockdale is at 13.

Big selection for him, his only prior start there as a pro was against Zebre 9 years ago.

I think if we get parity up front, and Reilly and Carty perform at half back, we could sneak this. Ulster have dropped silly points in recent games in Wales and our form has been improving. The top 6 are probably out of sight, although Cardiff and Ulster themselves could still slide, and we need an absolute minimum of three wins and bonus points to sneak into the top 8. A minimum of 46pts, and likely 47/48 will be required to qualify. Our best chance of wins are Ospreys and Munster at home, and tonight. We could pick up a point or two in South Africa and whatever happens if we can go into the last game away in Embra with something to play for we'll have done well.

Is it being shown on any channels?

That's my take also eagle eye. I know Carty and Reilly isn't terribly exciting. But if Connacht hang in there for the first hour I think Murphy and Ioane can do some damage. I also see from the 23 there is cover for Bundee should he blow up which I think is a smart move.

As a team selection it is exactly what I would do. If it fails well my argument falls with it.

It's nice that after 9 years that Connacht supporters can dream again

you could count the amount of times Connacht have won in Belfast over the past century on a couple of fingers.

Indeed, great days.

He's frustrating but it's probably evened out so far. That Aki turnover could have gone either way.

Bealham card is a bit of a lottery whether it will be upgraded I think. Hopefully it won't.

Very poor game overall in the condition lot of poor handling. Just a note for bundee has been excellent in defense

Has someone covered the ball in baby oil?

Seems that way

I wonder how the water boy Matthew Devine feels about this bonus point win !

Brilliant win. Treacy with 2 crucial scores but Bundee's new contract has obviously given him a new lease of life, his best game for us in a long time. Bench was excellent too, Lancaster influence continues to grow.

Bundee needs to STFU.