Ulster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread.

bilston

No Muller is a blow as I think his leadership qualities will be missed given the place the squad are probably in.

I've always wondered about Cave at 12, now we'll see. Allen has done fine so far on the wing so why not give him a shot in his preferred position? We always knew that Nev would be our back up 13 and indeed a genuine challenger to Cave but now we need to find another back up and Allen may well be that man. The only thing is that I remember watching Allen play a few times for MCB and while he was clearly a standout player, more so than Jackson or Gilroy ever where (when I watched them anyway), he also seemed to lack a great skillset. That's why I think he'll probably end up on the wing but like anyone he can improve his weaknesses so we'll see.

Looking forward to seeing that back row of Henderson, Henry and Williams and of course it's great to see Tommy back! I think we'll do well to win to be honest given everything but hopefully it's a good match.

irishbucsfan

How many tries will Tommy score?

irishbucsfan

Robin Copeland looks big.

Great to see Tommy Bowe back

CIARAN_BOYLE

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Robin Copeland looks big.

Great to see Tommy Bowe back

he looks a little rusty

Hagz

So Iain Henderson has no hair. That's going to help him shed his baby face image.

irishbucsfan

CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: »

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Robin Copeland looks big.

Great to see Tommy Bowe back

he looks a little rusty

Dunno about that, his first carry was very strong

CIARAN_BOYLE

better from Ulster there

bilston

Brillant rugby from Ulster

bilston

Good finish by Allen

CIARAN_BOYLE

looked like an ackward try there

irishbucsfan

Good man Michael Allen!

Ulster started very slowly but they look great the past few minutes.

Michael Allen hurt himself scoring the try

CIARAN_BOYLE

refereeing fup giving Cardiff a free penalty

irishbucsfan

Madness there. Michael Allen injured hobbling off the field, referee penalises him for offside! Commentators not happy.

bilston

I can't believe the referee penalised Allen! Shocking decision

bilston

I can't believe the referee penalised Allen! Shocking decision

irishbucsfan

Nick Williams makes a lot of mistakes but he's so entertaining to watch!

What channel is this on?

I'm struggling watching Europe getting smashed in the golf...

Beery Eyed

Really enjoying this Ulster performance so far. Great to see players willing to back themselves & throw the ball around

CIARAN_BOYLE

Deleted User wrote: »

What channel is this on?

I'm struggling watching Europe getting smashed in the golf...

bbc2 NI

Try there from Williams, ref gone to the TMO

irishbucsfan

Should be a try I'd say

Shouldve been a penalty to Cardiff though. Henderson was clearly tackled and got back up.

thomond2006

Williams carries the ball in one hand a lot so he can handoff tacklers. Pros and cons to it I suppose!

irishbucsfan

This ref will be lucky to get out of Cardiff alive!

irishbucsfan

Warburton is so good! Although I was delighted to see Henderson absolutely smash him with a clearout earlier.

thomond2006

Why would Tom Court infringe in a scrum situation where Ulster are clearly dominant? Bizarre call.

Also that looked very bad for Jason Tovey, hopefully it's not serious...

irishbucsfan

thomond2006 wrote: »

Why would Tom Court infringe in a scrum situation where Ulster are clearly dominant? Bizarre call.

I thought it was the correct call. Looked like he went up to me.

sixy

not a bad game so far

Beery Eyed

Good first half. Better than I expected from Ulster given the circumstances. They've been excellent so far. Williams the standout with his carries, but good showings so far from Henderson & Jackson too. Allen looked sharp until he was forced off & the set piece looks strong. Good signs

irishbucsfan

Shouldnt have been a penalty. Came off a Cardiff player, which brought Brady onside

irishbucsfan

Tommy Boooooooooooooooooooowe!

thomond2006

What a ball from Jackson and the prodigal son scores.

irishbucsfan

Wow, well done Paddy Jackson in the buildup. He's having a great game

sixy

beautiful from jacko

unreal

irishbucsfan

Jared Payne you magician!

Tommy Bowe

sixy

this is a great performance, playing some lovely rugby

irishbucsfan

Hat trick for Tommy would be nice

irishbucsfan

7 tries!

aquascrotum

Looking like some result.

Jackson is increasingly oozing class at this level for a 20yr old with game time under his belt. Great team performance from all though.

thomond2006

Changed to the Leinster game after the 3rd try, just checked back quickly on this to see the score.

48 points, stunned!

Cardiff getting exposed for the poor side they've become, no doubt.

irishbucsfan

I would start Heaney. He's so much more stable and smart. Marshall offers so much as a bench option as well. Keep Marshall on the bench when the saint returns and drop Heaney out of the XXIII

Beery Eyed

Great performance. Huge credit to all the players. So many good young players coming through at Ulster right now. Brilliant to see

overshoot

smashing performance, just got home 6-0 down and the commontator saying cardiff looked comfortable on the ball... we crushed them in a scrum a minute later and never looked back... was sad to see tommy go off, wanted him to get the hatrick but great run by gilroy before the trimble try.... payne in the back 3 and allen looking good too:D

mfceiling

A great win and a fitting tribute to nevin.

Fat nick is seriously powerful with those hand offs and it's positive to see him lasting the full 80.

Knowing that piennar, best and ferris are in the wings it has to bode well for the season.

Onwards and upwards.....

irishbucsfan

Williams is a complete liability. He's brilliant to watch but some of his mistakes were appalling!

What's the story with Roger Wilson?

awec

'ave it!

Cpt_Blackbeard

Think this is going to be a massive year for Ulster. The squad is looking stronger than ever and Spence's passing will provide a giant motivating force for everyone involved with the province.

Varied

Bowe played a blinding game, things can only get better.

jacothelad

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Williams is a complete liability. He's brilliant to watch but some of his mistakes were appalling!

What's the story with Roger Wilson?

Not so far and for a guy who got parachuted in because the IRFU refused Ulster permission to re sign Wannenburg, he's exceeded all reasonable expectations. He's played 4 league games and three friendlies. He's been m.o.t.m. in 3 of them, has scored 5 tries and he apparently or allegedly isn't totally fit. He was immense tonight. What's he going to do to complete the liability? Just make appalling mistakes and not score tries, offload, but get sent off etc. or throw a few chancy, glory passes that bomb out. If he does, do you think he might be dropped? Wilson has been injured btw. If Williams keeps on being such the complete waste of blood and organs you seem certain he is then Wilson will find it hard to get a start. As will Diack. So until Williams' appalling play kicks in well then, we're golden either way.

profitius

Some win for Ulster tonight. I only saw the early part of the match but it looked like a good, fast game with plenty of offloads.