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Munster Team Talk Thread - Snymans are(n't) Forever

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  • #1562
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users Posts: 3,183 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    Pity it's Joe.ie. Will never visit that website.


  • #1563
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    UnknownSpecies wrote: »
    Pity it's Joe.ie. Will never visit that website.
    Ah yes, the old "Ctrl+C" "Ctrl+V" champions :pac:


  • #1564
    jm08
    Registered Users Posts: 11,295 ✭✭✭✭jm08


    UnknownSpecies wrote: »
    Pity it's Joe.ie. Will never visit that website.


    Podcasts are good.


  • #1565
    Mr Tickle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭Mr Tickle


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    Why? It's clearly stated in the rules that the seedings for the conferences will be decided on a combined table of the two conferences. We were told this two years ago after we went to conferences.

    Ah yeah but given that they won the thing twice and were able to rotate this year because they were out of sight with weeks to spare then i think we can assume that they deserve to be the top seed.

    Just because everyone knew the rules it doesn't mean that they were good rules.


  • #1566
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Mr Tickle wrote: »
    Ah yeah but given that they won the thing twice and were able to rotate this year because they were out of sight with weeks to spare then i think we can assume that they deserve to be the top seed.

    Just because everyone knew the rules it doesn't mean that they were good rules.


    But as I also said above, the Pro14 obviously wanted a major shake up of the conferences or they wouldn't have swapped the Irish and Welsh seedings. If it was left as it was it would have been Glasgow/Munster top of A and Leinster running away with B again for two more seasons. That fast becomes boring.


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  • #1567
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    "Content Creator", controversial opinions for the clicks so.


  • #1568
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    I know exact fixture dates for CC won't be confirmed today, but will they say which round we are facing specific team and whether it's home and away, today?


  • #1569
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Eod100 wrote: »
    I know exact fixture dates for CC won't be confirmed today, but will they say which round we are facing specific team and whether it's home and away, today?


    No. TV companies will decide that so it won't be known for a few months. Usually mid August.


  • #1570
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    No. TV companies will decide that so it won't be known for a few months. Usually mid August.

    Cool thanks.


  • #1571
    jm08
    Registered Users Posts: 11,295 ✭✭✭✭jm08


    razorblunt wrote: »
    "Content Creator", controversial opinions for the clicks so.


    Actually, joe isn't controversial. Joe.UK has been doing some great video clips taking the mick out of UK politicians. I think their rugby podcast with Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble + guests is excellent - good analysis and fun. (They are doing something similar in the UK with James Haskell).


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  • #1572
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users Posts: 21,605 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    jm08 wrote: »
    Actually, joe isn't controversial. Joe.UK has been doing some great video clips taking the mick out of UK politicians. I think their rugby podcast with Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble + guests is excellent - good analysis and fun. (They are doing something similar in the UK with James Haskell).

    The House of Rugby podcasts are good, but their articles are generally clickbait rubbish.


  • #1573
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    The original content might be good but I'd struggle to support that site. It's clickbait.


  • #1574
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    jm08 wrote: »
    Actually, joe isn't controversial. Joe.UK has been doing some great video clips taking the mick out of UK politicians. I think their rugby podcast with Barry Murphy and Andrew Trimble + guests is excellent - good analysis and fun. (They are doing something similar in the UK with James Haskell).

    Their podcasts are good alright but their articles are very poor.


  • #1575
    Pepp1989
    Registered Users Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭Pepp1989


    Well f*ck it anyway.


  • #1576
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,756 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    ****ing prick


  • #1577
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,756 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    We are ****ed and this is a real test for for new coaches

    Should we prioritise the pro 14 next season instead


  • #1578
    Rattlehead_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Rattlehead_ie


    Well if we are good enough and get out of that pool we deserve to get to a final, I mean Jaaaaaysus thats tough


  • #1579
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Manky pool


  • #1580
    thomond2006
    Registered Users Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    We are ****ed and this is a real test for for new coaches

    Should we prioritise the pro 14 next season instead

    Yeah, let's just put the Celtic Cup lineup out in Europe and not bother.
    Utter nonsense.

    It's a tough pool but there's a good chance of finishing as a runner-up qualifier at least. Saracens are Saracens but Racing aren't unbeatable and Munster have the measure of Ospreys. Saracens and Racing away will be very difficult but four wins is do-able.


  • #1581
    yerrahbah
    Registered Users Posts: 1,366 ✭✭✭yerrahbah


    #prayforospreys


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  • #1582
    Brief_Lives
    Registered Users Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭Brief_Lives


    thomond2006 wrote: »

    It's a tough pool but there's a good chance of finishing as a runner-up qualifier at least. Saracens are Saracens but Racing aren't unbeatable and Munster have the measure of Ospreys. Saracens and Racing away will be very difficult but four wins is do-able.

    agreed


    Pool 1: Leinster Rugby, Lyon, Northampton Saints, Benetton Rugby

    Pool 2: Exeter Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors, La Rochelle, Sale Sharks

    Pool 3: ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ulster Rugby, Harlequins, Bath Rugby

    Pool 4: Saracens, Munster Rugby, Racing 92, Ospreys

    Pool 5: Toulouse, Gloucester Rugby, Connacht Rugby, Montpellier


  • #1583
    Eod100
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Yeah, let's just put the Celtic Cup lineup out in Europe and not bother.
    Utter nonsense.

    It's a tough pool but there's a good chance of finishing as a runner-up qualifier at least. Saracens are Saracens but Racing aren't unbeatable and Munster have the measure of Ospreys. Saracens and Racing away will be very difficult but four wins is do-able.

    4 wins would be great return in fairness


  • #1584
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Yeah, let's just put the Celtic Cup lineup out in Europe and not bother.
    Utter nonsense.

    It's a tough pool but there's a good chance of finishing as a runner-up qualifier at least. Saracens are Saracens but Racing aren't unbeatable and Munster have the measure of Ospreys. Saracens and Racing away will be very difficult but four wins is do-able.


    Maybe if we can get Saracens early. They supply the bulk of the England squad, so should be won't be hitting the ground running either. I wouldn't fancy our chances in the head to head.


  • #1585
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,745 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Yeah, let's just put the Celtic Cup lineup out in Europe and not bother.
    Utter nonsense.

    It's a tough pool but there's a good chance of finishing as a runner-up qualifier at least. Saracens are Saracens but Racing aren't unbeatable and Munster have the measure of Ospreys. Saracens and Racing away will be very difficult but four wins is do-able.


    Maybe if we can get Saracens early. They supply the bulk of the England squad, so should be won't be hitting the ground running either. I wouldn't fancy our chances in the head to head.

    Yeah, they struggled post Lions tour so they could well struggle post RWC. It's the time to get them if you have to get them. If you guys could knock them out at the pool stages we promise to do better next time you need is to win for your league position......


  • #1586
    arsebiscuits1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭arsebiscuits1


    Ooof that's a rotten draw


  • #1587
    LuckyGent88
    Registered Users Posts: 14,150 ✭✭✭✭LuckyGent88


    Do we know when the exact dates for the first two fixtures will be decided??

    Racing game in Paris would interest me. Can get train from Germany.


  • #1588
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,969 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    19 points got the final qf spot last season, though with those draws its possible 18 points might be achievable

    which means munster have to beat both saracens and racing at some stage.


  • #1589
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    19 points got the final qf spot last season, though with those draws its possible 18 points might be achievable

    which means munster have to beat both saracens and racing at some stage.


    Well if you win all your home games......


  • #1590
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 40,969 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    Well if you win all your home games......

    if youre winning all your home games, you should be targeting top spot in your pool.....

    interesting that munster have gone out to 25/1 odds after that draw.. they were 16s beforehand

    boyle sports actually have them at 33/1 !!!


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  • #1591
    Zayden Zealous Beach
    Posts: 0 ✭ Zayden Zealous Beach


    Racing have a quality squad but they've been poor this year and Munster shouldn't fear them.

    Sarries will be without a huge cohort for the start of the season albeit this will impact Munster to a similar degree.

    The talent pool is there, if the incoming coaches can gel the team and system in time there is a championship winning squad.


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