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EPCR finals weekend match thread

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  • #62
    randomname2005
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    Pitch or stadium? Someone above said it is the same width as the Aviva pitch



  • #63
    DJIMI TRARORE
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    4 tries from 5 22 visits, I'd be questioning Ulsters defence



  • #64
    TRC10
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124491002#Comment_124491002

    Thought the two centres have stepped up to be fair. Very little go forward to work off though. Cup finals are very different to regular season URC games. Can’t just rely on your attacking shape. Need to roll your sleeves up and fight for every inch. Ulster need more from Bell and Augustus in terms of getting some gain line.



  • #65
    standardg60
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    Ulster really struggling with Montpeliers power and size, going to depend on whether the French side wilt in the last 20



  • #66
    Former Former Former
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    Great match to watch but shocking defence from Ulster.

    If they can score early and the big MP lads start to wilt in the heat, there could be a way back



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  • #67
    KaneToad
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124490975#Comment_124490975

    McCann should have been allowed tackle the player before that. Montpelier player was clearly not bound. You have to be bound by your shoulder.

    Carley told him no. Bad call.



  • #68
    AbusesToilets
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124491021#Comment_124491021

    Ulster are doing well when they get runners on shoulders, like with Izzy's try. Think they could do with some short kicks behind Montpelier's defense, check their rush a touch.



  • #69
    KaneToad
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124491002#Comment_124491002

    Ward is an exceptionally powerful ball carrier with great speed. But he has always been poor in other aspects of his game. His plusses will outweigh his minuses but only up to a certain level. He's not international class. Hopefully he gets there eventually.



  • #70
    ironingbored
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    Cliché but Ulster have to score first 2H. Have to go to the air and contest.

    Montpellier tries all from errors; missed tackle, unforced knock on, dithering in the 22, poor exit.



  • #71
    TRC10
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    Ulster look absolutely gassed walking up the steps back onto the pitch



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  • #72
    ironingbored
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    10pm local and still 29°.

    Ridiculous.



  • #73
    OldRio
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    Ahh that's bad by the ref.



  • #74
    degsie
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    If only the TV producers could show the director of rugby who apparently in in the crowd :)



  • #75
    ironingbored
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    Surely there was a knock on by a Montpellier player after it was knocked back first.



  • #76
    For Petes Sake
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    That's an excellent finish



  • #77
    AbusesToilets
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    That feels like game over. Incredible finish



  • #78
    Brief_Lives
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124491064#Comment_124491064

    it was damn good.

    I though Mont would have done better with the scrum..



  • #79
    ironingbored
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    Getting embarrassing now.



  • #80
    Paddy_Mag
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    This is gonna get very ugly



  • #81
    bigmac86
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    Bring on all the subs. Nothing to lose now



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  • #82
    KaneToad
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124491064#Comment_124491064

    It is now



  • #83
    ongarite
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    This could be a total massacre.

    Ulster being totally destroyed



  • #84
    Clegg
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    Montpellier have dominated this game tactically as well as physically. Exploited Ulster's lack of height in the backfield with a few very good contestables which they won. Gave them easy possession in Ulster's 22 and another try.



  • #85
    degsie
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    Game over, unfortunately



  • #86
    Utah_Saint
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    Shocking...we've been bad defensively all season but this is pitiful



  • #87
    Brief_Lives
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    Hume couldn't do much there



  • #88
    Utah_Saint
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    They look overwhelmed by the whole occasion



  • #89
    AbusesToilets
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    Worried for the Leinster lads playing in that heat tomorrow. Ulster lads look absolutely fucked for most of the game



  • #90
    Podge_irl
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    Unfortunately it was clearly a massive mistake for Ulster to focus on this game ofer the Glasgow one. I get why they did it but it obviously hasn’t paid off.
    If I was the Ulster coach Kok would be one of the first players on my team sheet. Just sets the expectation in attitude so well. Think unfortunately after a good season Murphy has messed up the pointy end.



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  • #91
    KaneToad
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    What.a.try!



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