Clermont vs Munster buildup thread **read post one

Podge_irl · 23-04-2013 09:45PM

Clermont by 1-10

I think Clermont by about 8, but I think they'll be in control for most of the game.

Rightwing · 23-04-2013 09:47PM

Munster by more than 10

Podge_irl wrote: »

I think Clermont by about 8, but I think they'll be in control for most of the game.

Put down the exact score - may include a prize for the winner (if it's munster!)

rightwing: 19-23
mrpdap: 18-19
thomond2006: 25-06
podge_irl: 23-16

Podge_irl · 23-04-2013 09:48PM

Clermont by 1-10

Lets say Clermont 23-16 Munster

Clareman · 23-04-2013 10:17PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

I doubt fewer people thought Munster would beat Quins then will beat Clermont.

I'm unsure whether bad weather is better for Munster or not. The Clermont backs can obviously cut loose in good conditions but the team is quite big and physical too.

I had €50 on them

I've just put another €50 on them now, 6/1 are seriously great odds.

My reasons for the bet are

Great odds
Once off rugby
Clermont coming off a big game last weekend
Rougerie and James massive losses
Breakdown is completely different in HEC and T14
Rabo Ref which means breakdown will suit us
Blind faith

awec · 23-04-2013 10:24PM

Clermont by 1-10

Clermont 25 - 12 Munster

Clareman · 23-04-2013 10:26PM

19-14 to Munster

.ak · 23-04-2013 10:29PM

Howlett and DOC out.

Is Rougerie and James defo out? I really was hoping that we'd have two full strength sides competing.

Come to think of it, it was a miracle that both Leinster and Clermont had full strength sides in the semi last year.

schools rugby · 23-04-2013 10:31PM

Howlett a massive loss on the wing in terms of defence . Is Earls fit ?

.ak · 23-04-2013 10:31PM

schools rugby wrote: »

Howlett a massive loss on the wing in terms of defence . Is Earls fit ?

He trained so hopefully he is.

Swiwi · 23-04-2013 10:32PM

Head says Clermont, but as an AB supporter well used to unpleasant surprises in knockout tournaments, there's no reason Munster can't win. If they let Clermont get an early lead, though, I'd say it's game over. Stifling defence, frenetic breakdown work, and taking any points on offer should be the order of the day for Munster.

Rightwing · 23-04-2013 10:33PM

Munster by more than 10

.ak wrote: »

Howlett and DOC out. Is Rougerie and James defo out? I really was hoping that we'd have two full strength sides competing.

Come to think of it, it was a miracle that both Leinster and Clermont had full strength sides in the semi last year.

Not confirmed yet, but hope they are now, like yourself I too was hoping for 2 fully fit squads.

schools rugby · 23-04-2013 10:34PM

Swiwi wrote: »

Head says Clermont, but as an AB supporter well used to unpleasant surprises in knockout tournaments, there's no reason Munster can't win. If they let Clermont get an early lead, though, I'd say it's game over. Stifling defence, frenetic breakdown work, and taking any points on offer should be the order of the day for Munster.

I have images of ROG knocking over everything . No pressure on Munster , Clermonts game to lose

Rightwing · 23-04-2013 10:36PM

Munster by more than 10

Guess the exact score, and we'll see who is closest. 4-4 so far:

rightwing: 19-23
mrpdap: 18-19
thomond2006: 25-06
podge_irl: 23-16
awec: 25-12
clareman: 14-19
schools rugby 18-19
grimebox: 36-9

schools rugby · 23-04-2013 10:37PM

18-19 - Munster to edge it

Grimebox · 23-04-2013 10:45PM

Clermont by 1-10

36-9...

donfers · 23-04-2013 10:49PM

if pom is missing, who should we stick in there? stander would be ideal but we cant...it really is important that earls and pom make it or we'll have to play denis hurley on sivivatu and butler in a backrow that looks vulnerable at this level

thomond2006 · 23-04-2013 10:50PM

donfers wrote: »

if pom is missing, who should we stick in there? stander would be ideal but we cant...it really is important that earls and pom make it or we'll have to play denis hurley on sivivatu and butler in a backrow that looks vulnerable at this level

If POM is out then Butler is next in line. DOCII would probably come onto the bench.

duckysauce · 23-04-2013 10:54PM

Munster by more than 10

Munster by 2, CA to get a case of the YIPS when they discover they are not at home and there is a f uck load of RED in the stadium . :pac: Cuddy to get a yellow or Red, and Byrne to drop balls all day .

Rightwing · 23-04-2013 11:02PM

Munster by more than 10

duckysauce wrote: »

Munster by 2, CA to get a case of the YIPS when they discover they are not at home and there is a f uck load of RED in the stadium . :pac: Cuddy to get a yellow or Red, and Byrne to drop balls all day .

Put all that down on an accum & and you'll get some odds

what's your exact scoreline forecast ?

Glass Prison 1214 · 23-04-2013 11:11PM

Clermont by 1-10

39-16..... sorry lads, I'm rooting for you but Clermont are just so good.

duckysauce · 23-04-2013 11:18PM

Munster by more than 10

Rightwing wrote: »

Put all that down on an accum & and you'll get some odds

what's your exact scoreline forecast ?

That would be an ecumenical matter

Micky Dolenz · 23-04-2013 11:24PM

Munster by more than 10

My heart is hoping. This match reminds me of days of old when we arrived on French shores with nothing but hope. My heart has been broken many times before but persevere we do and it paid off and it will again.

We arrive in France, not like days of old, but with a confidence we have been here before and left with the spoils. We can do it again.

I've been running scenarios in my head since we beat Quins.

I can't predict a score till I see the team sheets.

To the brave and the faithful, nothing is impossible.

G'wan Munster :pac:

Teferi · 24-04-2013 12:22AM

POC in his Newstalk interview earlier pretty much summed up what I think - to win Munster will have to play out of their skins from 1 - 23 while Clermont can have a bit of an off day and probably still scrape a win.

DDC1990 · 24-04-2013 12:32AM

Munster by more than 10

18-11 Munster

or 33-9 Clermont

Heart v Head

donfers · 24-04-2013 12:35AM

we've overturned the odds before but always in those cases I felt we were being underestimated and had a chance

in this case however i think the gulf in class may be just that bit too much and I genuinely think we only have a tiny chance whereas usually i am rather hopeful

clermont 31 17 munster

SomeFool · 24-04-2013 03:03AM

Munster 12 - Clermont 10

24-04-2013 08:23AM

Clermont 29 - 12 Munster

O'Gara with 4 pens.

Fofana, Sivivatu and that **** Cudmore with tries for Clermont.

totallegend · 24-04-2013 08:36AM

Clermont by 1-10

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that **** Cudmore

Ffs, cop on

24-04-2013 08:50AM

totallegend wrote: »

Ffs, cop on

I didn't even use the swear filter there, I entered my own asterisks.

Líon na bearnaí as you see fit.

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justsomebloke · 24-04-2013 09:06AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I entered my own asterisks.

and I entered my own infraction. You got a *** card

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