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

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    #2942
    UAEguy2020
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    I'm fairly certain WalesOnline will be able to trace it back to an Irish assistant ref.

    With Stephen Jones as an Eye witness...


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    #2943
    jacothelad
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    Utah_Saint wrote: »
    That's all I got but the guy said it was "straight from the horses mouth..."


    Is he a 'neigh' sayer...:D








    I'll get my coat////


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    #2944
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


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    #2945
    mfceiling
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Urns....

    They're saying boo urns.


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    #2946
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    I ended up watching the start of the Glasgow game last night, and Ferris said, at that stage, that in last season 24% of games had been away wins, and this season it had been 48%. Evidence of the importance of home crowds?


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    #2947
    Buer
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    I ended up watching the start of the Glasgow game last night, and Ferris said, at that stage, that in last season 24% of games had been away wins, and this season it had been 48%. Evidence of the importance of home crowds?

    Potentially but I'd imagine the provinces having won 11 away games already accounts for a significant part of that jump.

    I wonder how many away wins have taken place if we remove them.


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    #2948
    connemara man
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 6,773 Mod ✭✭✭✭connemara man


    3 week ban for Treadwell


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    #2949
    Paul Smeenus
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    Really? Kept that quiet.


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    #2950
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Just saw it on the website.


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    #2951
    launish116
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    Bradley Roberts from Rainey old boys RFC training with squad currently.

    Prop cover? Surprised they havnt recalled our academy prop with Munster.


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    #2952
    BossMullet
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    launish116 wrote: »
    Bradley Roberts from Rainey old boys RFC training with squad currently.

    Prop cover? Surprised they havnt recalled our academy prop with Munster.

    He is listed as a hooker on the Rainey Old Boys website which would make sense given we don't have a realistic 3rd choice hooker right now with Tom Stewart being injured (probably too soon for James McCormick to play senior rugby). Would assume he is being viewed as an emergency option.


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    #2953
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭launish116


    BossMullet wrote: »
    He is listed as a hooker on the Rainey Old Boys website which would make sense given we don't have a realistic 3rd choice hooker right now with Tom Stewart being injured (probably too soon for James McCormick to play senior rugby). Would assume he is being viewed as an emergency option.

    Looks like an absolute unit all the same, thought he was a prop.

    Actually have a lot of time for Ulster bringing in some local club lads and see how they fair. Really do think we’ve missed a few players in the past intakes.


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    #2954
    bilston
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    Sexton and McCann on the bench tomorrow night!

    Plus the new guy Roberts


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    #2955
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Ulster team to play Edinburgh Rugby, Guinness PRO14 Round 8, Monday 30 November 2020, at BT Murrayfield (kick-off 8.15pm, live on Premier Sports):

    (15-9) Michael Lowry, Matt Faddes, James Hume, Stewart Moore, Rob Lyttle, Ian Madigan, John Cooney;

    (1-8) Andrew Warwick, John Andrew, Marty Moore, Alan O'Connor, Sam Carter (Capt.), Sean Reidy, Jordi Murphy, Marcell Coetzee.

    Replacements: Bradley Roberts, Kyle McCall, Gareth Milasinovich, David O'Connor, David McCann, David Shanahan, Bill Johnston, Aaron Sexton.

    ALRIGHT HERE WE GO


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    #2956
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭launish116


    bilston wrote: »
    Sexton and McCann on the bench tomorrow night!

    Plus the new guy Roberts

    Guessing McBurney is injured! Would be great if Roberts had a good cameo! McBurney hasn’t overly impressed recently.

    Good to see McCann back in the mix and looking forward to Sexton.


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    #2957
    Locke_Lamora
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    That back three might be a little suspect in defence, but that is a nice backline nonetheless considering Stockdale, Addison and Baloucoune are all absent.

    Forwards look handy enough. Probably not the best ball-carriers about but should win our own set pieces.

    No O'Toole, but McCann on the bench is what many of us have been crying out for. Will be interesting to see how Sexton goes, probably hasn't had much experience having been away with the sevens and then the pandemic ruining club rugby.


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    #2958
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Looks like no internationals for Edinburgh, neither. Really callow. Feeling markedly more confident about this.


    Edinburgh Rugby team to face Ulster at BT Murrayfield, Round 8 of the Guinness PRO14
    Monday 30 November (kick-off 8.15pm) – live on Premier Sports

    15. Jack Blain (5)

    14. Eroni Sau (14)
    13. James Johnstone (55)
    12. Chris Dean (97)
    11. Jamie Farndale (12)

    10. Nathan Chamblerain (5)
    9. Henry Pyrgos (39) CAPTAIN

    1. Pierre Schoeman (50)
    2. David Cherry (27)
    3. Lee-Roy Atalifo (2)
    4. Andries Ferreira (3)
    5. Andrew Davidson (8)
    6. Magnus Bradbury (83)
    7. Luke Crosbie (44)
    8. Ally Miller (18)

    Replacements:
    16. Mike Willemse (27)
    17. Sam Grahamslaw (2)
    18. Dan Gamble (2)
    19. Jamie Hodgson (11)
    20. Viliame Mata (75)
    21. Connor Boyle (2)
    22. Charlie Shiel (23)
    23. Alec Coombes *


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    #2959
    bilston
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    Looks like no internationals for Edinburgh, neither. Really callow. Feeling markedly more confident about this.


    Edinburgh Rugby team to face Ulster at BT Murrayfield, Round 8 of the Guinness PRO14
    Monday 30 November (kick-off 8.15pm) – live on Premier Sports

    15. Jack Blain (5)

    14. Eroni Sau (14)
    13. James Johnstone (55)
    12. Chris Dean (97)
    11. Jamie Farndale (12)

    10. Nathan Chamblerain (5)
    9. Henry Pyrgos (39) CAPTAIN

    1. Pierre Schoeman (50)
    2. David Cherry (27)
    3. Lee-Roy Atalifo (2)
    4. Andries Ferreira (3)
    5. Andrew Davidson (8)
    6. Magnus Bradbury (83)
    7. Luke Crosbie (44)
    8. Ally Miller (18)

    Replacements:
    16. Mike Willemse (27)
    17. Sam Grahamslaw (2)
    18. Dan Gamble (2)
    19. Jamie Hodgson (11)
    20. Viliame Mata (75)
    21. Connor Boyle (2)
    22. Charlie Shiel (23)
    23. Alec Coombes *

    I think I've only heard of three of their players, Pyrgos, Shoeman and Bradbury...or course they might today the same about us, so taking nothing for granted.

    I'm just really excited to see Sexton. Although as LL says he won't have played much 15s this season, probably just that A game back back at the end of Sept, maybe a club game if he is lucky before that shut down.


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    #2960
    Dog Botherer
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    bilston wrote: »
    I think I've only heard of three of their players, Pyrgos, Shoeman and Bradbury...or course they might today the same about us, so taking nothing for granted.

    I'm just really excited to see Sexton. Although as LL says he won't have played much 15s this season, probably just that A game back back at the end of Sept, maybe a club game if he is lucky before that shut down.

    Dean in the centre has a few Scotland caps and Mata is on the bench. very weak Edinburgh side.


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    #2961
    bilston
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    Dog Botherer wrote: »
    Dean in the centre has a few Scotland caps and Mata is on the bench. very weak Edinburgh side.

    Oh right enough, I didn't notice Mata.


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    #2962
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭launish116


    Andrew Ferreira would be well seasoned as well.

    Bradbury wouldn’t be the worst either.

    Mixed bag, is that Mata returning from injury?


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    #2963
    Dog Botherer
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    launish116 wrote: »
    Andrew Ferreira would be well seasoned as well.

    Bradbury wouldn’t be the worst either.

    Mixed bag, is that Mata returning from injury?

    yeah, first game back and back earlier than expected.


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    #2964
    launish116
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    Dog Botherer wrote: »
    yeah, first game back and back earlier than expected.

    They’ve gone for a 6/2 split also. Not a bad player to bring of the bench!


    Was reading Brad Roberts is Supposely South Africa, player of the season AIL 2A last year.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxPSU2yAsDc

    was supposedly being eyed up by a welsh club prior to COVID chaos.


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    #2965
    bilston
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    launish116 wrote: »
    They’ve gone for a 6/2 split also. Not a bad player to bring of the bench!


    Was reading Brad Roberts is Supposely South Africa, player of the season AIL 2A last year.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxPSU2yAsDc

    was supposedly being eyed up by a welsh club prior to COVID chaos.

    AIL 2A is a long way off Pro 14, but he certainly looks promising based on that highlights reel.

    Does anyone know what age he is?

    Strong carries, and he looks to be able to vary his throw as well from fast and low to high and loopy when required.

    Impressive.


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    #2966
    launish116
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    bilston wrote: »
    AIL 2A is a long way off Pro 14, but he certainly looks promising based on that highlights reel.

    Does anyone know what age he is?

    Strong carries, and he looks to be able to vary his throw as well from fast and low to high and loopy when required.

    Impressive.

    No doubt a different standard and be a big step up. Looks like he enjoys contact! Hopefully he gets some game time, though be concerned about his sharpeness/match fitness.


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    #2967
    Hands Like Flippers
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    launish116 wrote: »
    No doubt a different standard and be a big step up. Looks like he enjoys contact! Hopefully he gets some game time, though be concerned about his sharpeness/match fitness.

    Think U checked him out previously.


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    #2968
    RuPi
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    bilston wrote: »
    AIL 2A is a long way off Pro 14, but he certainly looks promising based on that highlights reel.

    Does anyone know what age he is?

    Strong carries, and he looks to be able to vary his throw as well from fast and low to high and loopy when required.

    Impressive.

    He is 24 or 25, I think this is his fourth season at Rainey.


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    #2969
    The Lost Sheep
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    bilston wrote: »
    AIL 2A is a long way off Pro 14, but he certainly looks promising based on that highlights reel.

    Does anyone know what age he is?

    Strong carries, and he looks to be able to vary his throw as well from fast and low to high and loopy when required.

    Impressive.
    4th season with Rainey. is about 23/24. Plenty come through 2A before moving up to play division 1 comfortably and then playing pro.


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    #2970
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭launish116


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    4th season with Rainey. is about 23/24. Plenty come through 2A before moving up to play division 1 comfortably and then playing pro.

    Ignore my ignorance. Division 1 to pro a massive leap? Why don’t more really make the leap?


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    #2971
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,367 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Much more excited about this game tonight than I was for Ireland vs Georgia (although I was keen to see how Billy went.)

    Would love to see McCann get a full half off the bench. Excited to see Sexton as well, although he's already the second twenty-year-old winger to get a first senior cap this autumn.

    Curious to see this Roberts lad as well.


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