European Club Rugby
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@sparky said in European Club Rugby:
Leinster's defence turned to poo against Northampton.
Based on the commentary in this thread I decided to watch this game, and it didn't disappoint. Northampton made Leinster's defence look inept, competed ferociously (and paid the price with deserved YCs) and took well-constructed chances with the odd bit of individual sublime skill to come out winners.
But even at the death you'd have expected Leinster to have executed and won it. But they looked shell shocked from the outset when it turned out that the final wasn't a foregone conclusion and Northampton weren't prepared to play to the Irish script. Most noticeably the Irish commentary slowly acknowledging what was happening before their eyes.
Quite why you'd keep Jordie on the bench for a semi-final beggars belief when he keeps getting MotM and praise for his performances.
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@sparky said in European Club Rugby:
Why on earth did Leinster pay all that money to sign Jordie Barrett and then left him on the bench?
Staggering.
There is some talk in Irish media circles that their hand was forced contractually.
RG Snyman has a similar selection asterisk beside his name.
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@Jet said in European Club Rugby:
@sparky said in European Club Rugby:
Why on earth did Leinster pay all that money to sign Jordie Barrett and then left him on the bench?
Staggering.
There is some talk in Irish media circles that their hand was forced contractually.
RG Snyman has a similar selection asterisk beside his name.
If the Irish locks are fit he cant start or something to that effect.Barrett was free for selection they just didn't pick him.
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Just watched Bristol v Bath at the Principality stadium in Cardiff
Billed as ‘The Big Day Out’
Cracking match
Great atmosphere
50,000 they saidMaximo Park at half time
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@MiketheSnow Rugby's an absolutely ball. Who knew?
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Wellington is very close to Tiverton. As long as you can bring your wife, your sister and your aunt you will be fine. Just as long as they are all one and the same person.
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A great weekend for England coming up
Bath and Northampton to lift their respective cups in Cardiff
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@Catogrande said in European Club Rugby:
Wellington is very close to Tiverton. As long as you can bring your wife, your sister and your aunt you will be fine. Just as long as they are all one and the same person.
That's him in all the photos.
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